New bedside booklets ‘to improve care, safety and treatment’
New information booklets for patients have been introduced across a hospital trust, as part of efforts to improve care, safety and people ’s experience of a hospital stay. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 24, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurse-led service wins praise at ‘outstanding’ community trust
Nurse-led services at a community health trust in Kent have been praised by inspectors who rated the organisation “outstanding” overall. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 24, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Mediterranean diet in pregnancy ‘reduces gestational diabetes’
A simple Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy has the potential to reduce weight gain and also the risk of gestational diabetes, according to UK researchers. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 24, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
National accolade for Gateshead and Sunderland family nurses
Family nurses in Gateshead and Sunderland have been recognised with a national award for their outstanding work with young and disadvantaged first-time mothers. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Sleeping patient waking ban suggested in new green paper
The government is considering introducing “protected sleep time” in English hospitals when nurses will be banned from waking patients unless clinically necessary. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Lower limb wound care 'lacks priority and investment', argues MP
A debate on the provision of lower limb wound care is due to take place in parliament today during which an MP will call on the government for action on awareness of the dangers of foot and leg ulcers and highlight the importance of this type of care in the NHS. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Rural Scottish island recruiting nurse for the first time in 10 years
A remote island in Scotland is recruiting a community nurse to provide care for its 170-wide population, following a decade-long stretch without resident medical cover. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurse training offer at major London trust praised by CQC
One of the largest NHS trusts in England has been praised by inspectors for providing “extensive” learning and professional development opportunities for its critical care nursing staff and students. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
First level three NICU in Wales gains full ‘baby friendly’ accreditation
A hospital unit for premature babies needing the highest level of care has become the first in Wales to gain globally recognised accreditation after almost doubling breastfeeding rates. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurse pay getting better but workforce pressures of ‘concern’
Nursing workforce pressures remain a “particular concern” for the NHS, with high vacancy levels, though staff satisfaction with pay has improved, according to a report by independent experts. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
First children ’s nurse to receive silver CNO nursing award
A specialist nurse at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has become the first children ’s nurse in the country to be awarded one of the chief nursing officer’s new silver badges. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 22, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
'Standardised' dermatology nurse education for Scotland and Ireland
Education for nurses working in secondary care dermatology services across Scotland, Northern Ireland and bordering areas of the Republic of Ireland is being standardised as part of a major European Union funded project. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 22, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Toolkit launched to help ‘transform’ UK maternity services
The health service in North West London has this month launched a new digital toolkit designed to help other local NHS regions “transform” their maternity services. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 22, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hospital celebrates 10 years of medical nurse practitioners
Some of the first medical nurse practitioners (MNPs) to come into post in England 10 years ago have told how they have able to “push the boundaries” in the role and have taken the lead in expanding their responsibilities. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 22, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Practice nursing transformation scheme builds momentum
A second cohort of newly qualified nurses is being recruited onto a general practice training scheme in Scotland, as part of a government programme to make the field more attractive to young graduates. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
