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Nurses urged to renew focus on patient nutrition and hydration
Promoting good nutrition and hydration for patients is the responsibility of all NHS workers, regardless of profession, a nurse leading…
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‘Gaps’ in preventative care for people with learning disabilities
Urgent action is needed to improve preventative healthcare for people with learning disabilities by reforming annual health checks and boosting…
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Fake Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patients, Arrested
Medical assistant Ramon Garcia is accused of performing inappropriate sexual exams and hitting on patients while posing as a nurse…
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Bedfordshire HCAs strike to demand changes to pay
Nursing staff at an East of England NHS trust have walked out on strike this week, as a national Unison…
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9 Ways to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates
“The cost of readmissions to the healthcare system is substantial, accounting for an estimated $17.4 billion in spending annually by…
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England’s chief nurse renews preceptorship commitment
The chief nursing officer (CNO) for England has given her ongoing commitment to preceptorship for newly registered nurses and midwives,…
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NICE recommends new ulcerative colitis treatment for NHS use
A new once-a-day pill has been recommended as an option for treating severe ulcerative colitis in England, with thousands of…
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Nursing regulator aiming to lead health sector on decarbonisation
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published a series of sustainability pledges, as it aims for carbon neutrality by…
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Suffolk hospice pays tribute to nurse leader for 35 years of service
Hospice staff have expressed their gratitude and appreciation for director of patient services, Verity Jolly, who is retiring after 35…
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The health visitor role was debated as the nursing register grew in 1924
The growth of the registered nursing workforce was one of the main topics of interest to Nursing Times for its…
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