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Nurse shortages mean patients are ‘dying alone’ – RCN survey
Only a third of nursing staff feel they have enough registered nurses on shifts, according to a new survey carried…
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New guidance on caring for diabetes patients at end of life
Guidance for nurses managing end-of-life care patients with diabetes has been published by the organisation Trend Diabetes. The guidance is…
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Embracing the Role of a Telemetry Nurse: Working with High-Acuity Patients
Telemetry nursing is a specialized field that focuses on the continuous monitoring of patients with critical and high-acuity conditions. These…
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Swansea nurse recognised as ‘shining star’ by staff and patients
A senior nurse from Swansea Bay University Health Board has been recognised as an inspiring example to others, after being…
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Nurses failed patients during infected blood scandal, inquiry finds
Nurses were among clinicians complicit in the NHS infected blood scandal, by not giving proper information about the risks involved…
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Fake Nurse, Sex Offender, Stole Nurse’s Identity To Work With Hospice Patients
According to Indiana authorities, a convicted sex offender has been charged with multiple level-six felonies for impersonating nurses and treating…
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Nurses innovate on breakthrough device for young respiratory patients
Two nurses in the Midlands have led the development of a clinical device to help support children with cystic fibrosis.…
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Reducing checks for stable patients ‘would free up nurses’
Hospital nurses can monitor the vital signs of patients who are not seriously ill less often without putting them at…
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New bitesize learning videos on bed handling and immobile patients
Nursing Times has launched a new set of bitesize learning videos that form part of an educational package on supporting…
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Nurses support scheme to improve housing for asthma patients
Respiratory nurses’ specialist knowledge of asthma is being used by a housing association in a new partnership aimed at reducing…
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