Nursing Path

CARING is the essence of NURSING. -Jean Watson

Nursing Path

Knowing is not enough, we must APPLY. Willing is not enough, we must DO. -Bruce Lee

Nursing Path

Treat the patient as a whole, not just the hole in the patient.

Nursing Path

Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts. -Winston Churchill

Nursing Path

A problem is a chance for you to do your best. -Duke Ellington

General practice facing ‘crippling’ shortage of nurses in next decade

June 30, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Up to half of general practice nursing posts in England could be vacant by 2030-31, concerning new analysis has revealed. The report from the Health Foundation think tank warned that the NHS was facing a “crippling shortage” of GPs and general practice nurses (GPNs) over…

The post General practice facing ‘crippling’ shortage of nurses in next decade appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Specialist children’s trust appoints new chief nurse

June 30, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

A new chief nurse has been appointed at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Yvonne Millard will join the trust from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, where she has worked for more than 25 years and is currently deputy chief nurse. This appointment comes…

The post Specialist children’s trust appoints new chief nurse appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Nurses concerned about surgical smoke plume health risks

June 30, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Theatre nurses and their colleagues are universally concerned about the risk surgical smoke plume poses to their health, a survey has found. The poll heard from 955 perioperative practitioners in UK, 37% of whom were registered nurses, and almost all (90%) said they were worried about…

The post Nurses concerned about surgical smoke plume health risks appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Child Health Nursing Quiz Series - 30

June 30, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More

Technology can make nurses’ lives easier, says Javid

June 29, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The planned digital transformation of the NHS has the potential to make nurses’ working lives easier, the health and social care secretary has told Nursing Times. Sajid Javid today unveiled the government’s latest “digital revolution” plan for the health and social care system in England,…

The post Technology can make nurses’ lives easier, says Javid appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

‘Frustrated’ nurses lobby trust for improved mileage rates

June 29, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

An NHS trust has been warned that more community nurses will be forced to leave if it does not improve its mileage reimbursement rates. Nurses at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have sent a collective letter to their employer demanding that it matches the mileage…

The post ‘Frustrated’ nurses lobby trust for improved mileage rates appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Networking scheme helps minority ethnic nurses to thrive

June 29, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Nurses from minority ethnic backgrounds, who had been made to feel “worthless” in their organisations and had grown weary of trying to progress in their careers without success, have been supported through a scheme that seeks to break down barriers and empower staff to challenge…

The post Networking scheme helps minority ethnic nurses to thrive appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Education on gender diversity needed ‘to fill the gaps’

June 29, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Liz Curr describes her perspective in healthcare as “very unique”, as a trans woman who has been both a nurse and a patient in the NHS. She is using this position to champion education on trans and gender diversity issues and has implemented training to…

The post Education on gender diversity needed ‘to fill the gaps’ appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Quiz Series - 26

June 29, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More

Lack of nurses prevents reopening of minor injuries unit

June 28, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Difficulties recruiting emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) are preventing a minor injuries unit in Greater Manchester from reopening to patients. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust was forced to suspend services at Altrincham Minor Injuries Unit in 2021 due to shortages of ENPs. “While we have been…

The post Lack of nurses prevents reopening of minor injuries unit appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Mental health study finds nurses ‘forever altered’ by pandemic

June 28, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Nurses have been “forever altered” by what they have seen and experienced during the coronavirus pandemic, the authors of a new study have warned. The research involved in-depth interviews with 27 nurses in the UK about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health…

The post Mental health study finds nurses ‘forever altered’ by pandemic appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Nurse views sought on whistleblowing and patient violence policies

June 28, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland has welcomed the launch of consultations on whistleblowing and violence and aggression in health and care settings. The consultations, announced by Northern Ireland’s health minister Robin Swann, will seek views on how health and social care staff…

The post Nurse views sought on whistleblowing and patient violence policies appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Unions sceptical over plans to offer patients treatment in non-local area

June 27, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Patients in England are to be offered treatment in different parts of the country from where they live in a bid to drive down long waiting times – a move which has been described by health leaders as a symptom of failure to address workforce…

The post Unions sceptical over plans to offer patients treatment in non-local area appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

HEE chief nurse honoured with alumni award

June 27, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The chief nurse of Health Education England (HEE) is to be honoured with an award by Birmingham City University. Professor Mark Radford will be honoured by the university for his services to the NHS, including the role he played heading the national NHS vaccine workforce…

The post HEE chief nurse honoured with alumni award appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

RCN Scotland urges members to reject 5% pay offer

June 27, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The Royal College of Nursing Scotland has urged its members to reject the Scottish Government's 5% pay offer in an upcoming ballot. The Scottish branch of the college has unveiled plans to consult its members on the proposed pay deal, which will cover the 2022-23…

The post RCN Scotland urges members to reject 5% pay offer appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Mental health reform: government sets out draft bill and funding

June 27, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The government has announced a draft bill on reforming mental health legislation, alongside a £150m package to help implement changes and ensure NHS patients receive “tailored services and support”. However, while NHS and nursing leaders have welcomed the update from ministers, they repeated warnings that…

The post Mental health reform: government sets out draft bill and funding appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Child Health Nursing Quiz Series - 29

June 27, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More

NCLEX Quiz Series - 29

June 26, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More

Child Health Nursing Quiz Series - 28

June 25, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More

Joining Covid-19 frontline caused student nurses ‘psychological distress’

June 25, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The deployment of student nurses into the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic had a "significant negative impact" on their psychological wellbeing, a new study has found, citing poor working conditions, low staffing levels and exposure to suffering as major contributing factors. The researchers stressed that…

The post Joining Covid-19 frontline caused student nurses ‘psychological distress’ appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

CQC calls for action on nursing shortages in East of England

June 24, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

A shortage of nurses in the East of England is negatively impacting the timeliness of patient care and has in some cases left the workforce feeling “helpless” and overwhelmed by ongoing pressures, a series of inspections has shown. In a system-wide review of the Cambridgeshire…

The post CQC calls for action on nursing shortages in East of England appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Concern for mental health of speaking up guardians

June 24, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

A new report has highlighted concerns for the wellbeing of Freedom to Speak Up Guardians amid the continued pressure of the pandemic on the health sector. The report, published by the National Guardian’s Office (NGO), found that almost half (49%) of guardians who took part…

The post Concern for mental health of speaking up guardians appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

NCLEX Quiz Series - 28

June 24, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More

Temporary increase in mileage rates for Northern Ireland community nurses

June 23, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Northern Ireland’s health minister has announced a "modest" six-month increase in mileage rates for the NHS staff on the road the most, amid soaring fuel prices and after campaigning by trade unions. Robin Swann has confirmed that for work-related car travel by Agenda for Change…

The post Temporary increase in mileage rates for Northern Ireland community nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Shortage of learning disability nurses risks medications being missed

June 23, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The shortage of learning disability nurses is impacting the “quality and style” of patient care and means mental health nurses are commonly being used to fill rota gaps, an investigation has revealed. The findings have led to fresh concerns about the retention of learning disability…

The post Shortage of learning disability nurses risks medications being missed appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

First Kenyan deputy chief nurse appointed in NHS

June 23, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

The first Kenyan deputy chief nurse has been appointed in the NHS, at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. Mercy Wasike took up the position on 3 May and has been providing senior leadership at the specialist London trust in support of the chief…

The post First Kenyan deputy chief nurse appointed in NHS appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Child Health Nursing Quiz Series - 27

June 23, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More

Vaccines against monkeypox to be rolled out more widely amid outbreak

June 22, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Vaccines should be offered to gay and bisexual men at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox amid the ongoing outbreak of the virus, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). A new strategy, published by the government public health agency, has recommended rolling out…

The post Vaccines against monkeypox to be rolled out more widely amid outbreak appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

Study finds ‘pad culture’ in hospital settings for dementia patients

June 22, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Dementia patients in acute hospital settings are at increased risk of developing incontinence during their hospital stay as a result of a widespread “pad culture”, according to a new study. The study looked at continence care across six acute wards in three hospitals in England…

The post Study finds ‘pad culture’ in hospital settings for dementia patients appeared first on Nursing Times.



Read More

NCLEX Quiz Series - 27

June 22, 2022  Nursing Path  No comments

Read More