Cygnet takes over neurological nursing care service in Sheffield
Cygnet Social Care has announced the acquisition of a specialist neurological complex care service located in South Yorkshire. The post Cygnet takes over neurological nursing care service in Sheffield appeared first on Nursing Times.
New alliance pledges to support diaspora nurses working in the UK
Nearly 30 organisations representing internationally educated nurses based in the UK have formed a new alliance to better ‘protect and promote’ the rights, dignity and welfare of their members. The post New alliance pledges to support diaspora nurses working in the UK appeared first on Nursing Times.
Union issues warning over NMC’s proposed registration fee rise
A major union has said it does not support proposals by the UK’s nursing and midwifery regulator to increase its registration fees, citing evidence that it may lead nurses to leave the profession. The post Union issues warning over NMC’s proposed registration fee rise appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Most cases of esophageal perforation are caused by upper GI tract instrumentation. The risk of esophageal injury from an endoscopy is low but increases dramatically when interventions such as dilation or stents are performed.
‘Speaking up in healthcare should not require personal sacrifice’
The recent case involving the former chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital, who secured a £1.4m settlement after being found to have been unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about board behaviour and leadership accountability, has once again exposed a troubling truth within health… The post ‘Speaking up in healthcare should not require personal […]
Using motivational interviewing techniques to support behaviour change
How nurses can use the communication technique of motivational interviewing to support behaviour change. The post Using motivational interviewing techniques to support behaviour change appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing A full-thickness tear of the esophagus carries a high mortality risk, because of the intense inflammatory response to gastric contents in the mediastinum and pleural space, resulting in a chemical and bacterial mediastinitis.
The Relentless School Nurse: This Is How Nursing Shows Up-On the Record
Author’s Note:The official public comment period for the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, which would reclassify nursing and other graduate education programs as non-professional, opened with its publication in the Federal Register on January 30, 2026. The comment period is open for 30 days. Comments must be submitted by…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing For the vast majority of patients, a small-bore catheter placed via the Seldinger technique is as efficacious as standard chest tube placement in those with primary spontaneous pneumothorax.
Some Nurses Are Reporting Per Diem (PRN) Nursing is Being Phased Out, So We Investigated
As a former bedside nurse who took time off to care for my kids and is now trying to figure out my next career step, I’ve been exploring returning to…