Supporting hypertension self-care: a nurse ’s perspective
In our series showcasing highlights from Nursing in Practice 365 live events, nurse specialist in cardiovascular medicine Michaela Nuttall advises on the crucial role nurses play in supporting patients with hypertension to understand and manage their condition For community nurses, there is no escaping hypertension; with about one in three adults in the UK having... Read moreThe post Supporting hypertension self-care: a nurse’s perspective appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Cardiology hypertension Source Type: news
Reducing antibiotic repeat prescriptions would impact resistance
Reducing antibiotic repeat prescriptions for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) within primary care could be a ‘quick win’ for antimicrobial stewardship, a new study has revealed. High rates of repeat antibiotic prescriptions, known as ‘within-episode’ prescriptions, were observed across England in a study among patients visiting their GP with RTIs. Researchers found that twenty per cent... Read moreThe post Reducing antibiotic repeat prescriptions would impact resistance appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Respiratory antibiotic resistance Source Type: news
NICE recommends first oral treatment for migraine prevention
New guidance from NICE will give 170,000 people in England more treatment options for preventing migraine attacks. The final draft guidance recommends that patients with both chronic and episodic migraines should be offered treatment with atogepant, the first oral preventative treatment option available for patients who suffer from migraines. The medication, made by AbbVie, is... Read moreThe post NICE recommends first oral treatment for migraine prevention appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Men's health Women's health headache migraine pain Source Type: news
Work-life balance a growing factor in nursing exodus, NHS figures show
An increasing number of nurses are leaving the NHS in England due to poor work-life balance and a lack of flexibility, data has suggested. Figures within NHS England’s latest submission to the NHS pay review body show a rising trend across a three-year period in both work-life balance and flexibility being reported as a reason... Read moreThe post Work-life balance a growing factor in nursing exodus, NHS figures show appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Prior care experience does not increase nursing students ’ compassion, study finds
Having paid prior care experience does not increase a student nurses’ levels of compassion or prevent them from experiencing a ‘reality shock’ during their studies, new research has suggested. The study, published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, analysed questionnaires completed by pre-registration nursing students and people who had previously taken part in a... Read moreThe post Prior care experience does not increase nursing students’ compassion, study finds appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Community mental health nurses in GP practices ‘significantly improves’ patient wellbeing
Having community mental health nurses based at GP practices can significantly improve patient health outcomes, a new study has suggested. The research from Staffordshire University is based on anonymised data of more than 1,500 patients at a primary care mental health service in North Staffordshire. Patients in the study were treated over a period of... Read moreThe post Community mental health nurses in GP practices ‘significantly improves’ patient wellbeing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 10, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Hospice launches sponsorship campaign to raise funds for nursing care
A charity-run hospice has introduced its first ‘Sponsor a Nurse’ campaign in an effort to raise vital funding for the nursing care it provides. The appeal for donations at St Raphael’s Hospice in London Road, Sutton, comes amid serious concerns over end-of-life care funding and as those at the hospice describe ‘hanging on by our... Read moreThe post Hospice launches sponsorship campaign to raise funds for nursing care appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 10, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Pay rise above 2% for GPNs risks ‘further pressure’ on NHS budget
NHS England has warned against a pay increase above 2% for general practice nurses (GPNs) and other practice staff this year. In its evidence to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists Remuneration (DDRB), NHS England advised that any pay awards higher than the funding settlement from the Treasury will ‘put further pressure’ on the... Read moreThe post Pay rise above 2% for GPNs risks ‘further pressure’ on NHS budget appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Measles cases in London now in line with West Midlands
A rise in measles cases in London has brought the capital in line with the number of cases recorded in the West Midlands – the initial hotspot for the virus. This comes as the rise in cases appears to be plateauing across the country and as a national catch-up campaign has increased vaccination uptake over... Read moreThe post Measles cases in London now in line with West Midlands appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news
RCN reveals pay scale recommendations for NHS nurses
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged the government to implement a pay scale that would see salaries for NHS-employed registered nurses start in the region of £35,000 during preceptorship. The RCN has also suggested that salaries should progress towards £50,000 and beyond for enhanced, advanced and consultant levels of nursing in the NHS.... Read moreThe post RCN reveals pay scale recommendations for NHS nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Warning over nurses experiencing panic attacks and stress-related symptoms
Panic attacks, high blood pressure, chest pains and headaches suffered by nurses are contributing to absences exacerbating an NHS staffing crisis, according to the union Unison. Unison’s latest workforce analysis, based on a survey of 12,000 health workers across the UK, found that more than three in 10 (31%) NHS employees have had to take... Read moreThe post Warning over nurses experiencing panic attacks and stress-related symptoms appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Survey uncovers sexual harassment faced by NHS nurses
A Unison survey has revealed extensive sexual harassment suffered by NHS workers including nurses. According to the research, nurses have faced abusive behaviour from both patients and colleagues, with incidents including staff being shown pornographic images and being offered money for sex. One nurse from the North East told the survey that she had experienced... Read moreThe post Survey uncovers sexual harassment faced by NHS nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Most GP practices excluded from Scotland ’s new safe staffing law
Requirements of the new health and care safe staffing legislation in Scotland will differ across general practice settings according to the operating model of individual practices. The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 came into effect this month, setting out requirements for safe staffing across NHS and care services. The scope of the act... Read moreThe post Most GP practices excluded from Scotland’s new safe staffing law appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Petition to stop GP practice closures gains over 54k signatures in one day
A petition calling on politicians to stop GP practice closures has gained over 54,000 signatures in just 24 hours. It was launched by Lancashire and Cumbria Consortium of Local Medical Committee’s chief executive Dr Adam Janjua and demanded political leaders ‘come up with a serious plan to fix the impending crisis’. Partnering with activist organisation... Read moreThe post Petition to stop GP practice closures gains over 54k signatures in one day appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in GP practices: What do practice nurses need to know?
Nurse sexual health specialist Jodie Crossman explains initiatives to improve access to HIV preventative medication via general practice and what practice nurses need to know As part of its aim to meet the target of zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030, the UK Department of Health and Social Care has recently launched a roadmap... Read moreThe post HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in GP practices: What do practice nurses need to know? appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Sexual health Source Type: news
