NMC guidance clarifies nurses ’ freedom to express beliefs
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published new guidance aiming to clarify the boundaries of nurses’ freedom of expression. The NMC said the guidance – headed ‘Freedom of expression and Fitness to Practise’ – is aimed primarily at decision makers in its fitness to practise process but ‘also provides clarity to nurses, midwives and... Read moreThe post NMC guidance clarifies nurses’ freedom to express beliefs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Nursing team winner named at General Practice Awards 2023
The ‘superheroes’ at Sheffield’s Birley Health Centre are celebrating a prestigious win after being named Nursing Team of the Year at the General Practice Awards. The seven-strong team scooped the award from a shortlist of seven after a year of high achievement for the practice, with targets for cervical screening, foot checks and baby vaccinations... Read moreThe post Nursing team winner named at General Practice Awards 2023 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Latest news Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
RCN announces new chair and vice chair of council
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced the appointment of a new chair and vice chair of its governing council. Paul Vaughan, a nurse of more than 35 years, has been elected as chair of the RCN Council and will start in post from January. Mr Vaughan, who is currently vice chair and has... Read moreThe post RCN announces new chair and vice chair of council appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Women at risk of death from heart disease through under-treatment
Women who are diagnosed with heart issues are consistently undertreated, leading to preventable heart attacks, strokes and death, according to a new study. Researchers found that although men had a higher chance of developing heart disease over their lifetime, when heart disease was detected in either sex, women were up to fifty per cent less... Read moreThe post Women at risk of death from heart disease through under-treatment appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mollie Fraser-Andrews Tags: Cardiology Women's health coronary heart disease Source Type: news
Modern diets mean many pregnant women are deficient in essential nutrients
Nine out of ten pregnant women in high-income countries are lacking key vitamins needed for themselves and their unborn babies, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Southampton found that modern diets are not giving women the essential nutrients necessary for healthy pregnancies or the wellbeing of unborn infants. Nutrients that are... Read moreThe post Modern diets mean many pregnant women are deficient in essential nutrients appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mollie Fraser-Andrews Tags: Obesity and nutrition Paediatrics Women's health Diet in pregnancy Source Type: news
Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children
A new study involving nearly 9,000 children deficient in Vitamin D found that supplementing children’s diets with Vitamin D had very little impact on the strength of a child’s bones or the number of fractures they had. The findings, which the researchers describe as ‘striking’, are published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and will... Read moreThe post Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mollie Fraser-Andrews Tags: Musculoskeletal Obesity and nutrition Paediatrics vitamin d Source Type: news
Further decline in students accepted onto nursing programmes
The number of students accepted onto undergraduate nursing programmes across the UK is down 10.5% in a year, latest data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has shown. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said the latest decline reflected how students were ‘being put off by low wages, high debt and incredibly pressurised... Read moreThe post Further decline in students accepted onto nursing programmes appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Meet the Nurse of the Year shortlist: Birley Health Centre nursing team
We caught up with the Nurse/Nursing Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 8 December in London. The seventh and final entry under the spotlight from this year’s shortlist of seven is the nursing and healthcare team at Birley Health Centre in Sheffield. The... Read moreThe post Meet the Nurse of the Year shortlist: Birley Health Centre nursing team appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
Meet the GP Awards shortlist: Gateshead Inner West PCN Frailty Service
We caught up with the Nurse/Nursing Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 8 December in London. The sixth entry under the spotlight from this year’s shortlist of seven is the nursing team for the Gateshead Inner West PCN Frailty Service. The frailty service... Read moreThe post Meet the GP Awards shortlist: Gateshead Inner West PCN Frailty Service appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
Some GPNs ‘ achieve more than expected ’ after speaking out on pay
Some general practice nurses (GPNs) have been able to achieve more than they expected after ‘asking and pushing’ their employers about a pay rise, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). RCN director for England Patricia Marquis told a webinar of GPNs about the importance of speaking with their employers and asking for the... Read moreThe post Some GPNs ‘achieve more than expected’ after speaking out on pay appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Meet the Nurse of the Year shortlist: Darwen Healthcare nursing team
We caught up with the Nurse/Nursing Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 8 December in London. The fifth entry under the spotlight from this year’s shortlist of seven is the nursing team at Darwen Healthcare in Lancashire. The team describes itself as providing... Read moreThe post Meet the Nurse of the Year shortlist: Darwen Healthcare nursing team appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
RCN involved in GP contract advisory group ‘for first time ever’
Increased engagement from general practice nurses (GPNs) on pay and conditions has given the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ‘more opportunities’ to engage with the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government on these issues. In a webinar focused on GPN pay, the RCN confirmed that it has ‘for the first time ever’ become involved... Read moreThe post RCN involved in GP contract advisory group ‘for first time ever’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Meet the GP Awards shortlist: Primary Care Sheffield Darnall nursing team
We caught up with the Nurse/Nursing Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 8 December in London. The fourth entry under the spotlight from this year’s shortlist of seven is the Primary Care Sheffield Darnall nursing team. One of the key clinical areas targeted... Read moreThe post Meet the GP Awards shortlist: Primary Care Sheffield Darnall nursing team appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
NMC shares stories and resources via new ‘good leadership’ campaign
A new campaign launched by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) aims to support nursing leaders in meeting professional standards. As part of its ‘Good leadership means better care’ campaign, the regulator is sharing stories and resources designed to promote best practice among nurses, midwives and nursing associates in leadership positions. Martyn Davey, one of... Read moreThe post NMC shares stories and resources via new ‘good leadership’ campaign appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Warning ‘cruel’ migration plans will worsen care worker shortage
The government’s plan to stop overseas care workers bringing dependants to the UK is a ‘cruel sanction’ that will add to ‘dire workforce shortages’, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. The home secretary, James Cleverly, has announced a range of measures to ‘slash migration levels’, including the tightening of the Health and Care... Read moreThe post Warning ‘cruel’ migration plans will worsen care worker shortage appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
