Exclusive: Nurse prescribing facing raft of new challenges
Nurse prescribers have become “embedded” in practice as their numbers continue to grow, but experts have warned their continued success is at risk from skill loss, outdated practice and the need for more education funding. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 29, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
HCA standards for vaccine administration updated as role expands
National minimum standards for healthcare support workers who administer vaccinations have been updated following recognition they have a greater role to play in these programmes. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 28, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
West Midlands hospice rated 'outstanding' by CQC
Nursing staff at a hospice in Solihull have been praised by the Care Quality Commission, which rated the service as “outstanding” overall following an inspection this summer. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 28, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Standards aim to help prepare district nursing for ‘new era’
New standards for practice and education have been drawn up to help prepare district nursing for a “new era” of services focused on community settings and integrated care models. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 28, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Wales proposes new limits on mental health detention
New rights for people who are detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act by the police are being put forward by the Welsh Government. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Patients may present with ticks in South London A&Es
Nurses working in emergency and primary care settings in South London could encounter patients with Lyme disease-carrying ticks, suggests latest research. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
East Sussex hospital trust placed in ‘special measures’
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has been placed in “special measures” following a critical report by the Care Quality Commission published earlier this week. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Later second scan may help avoid miscarriage misdiagnosis
UK researchers have recommended that pushing back the timing of a second ultrasound scan in women thought to have miscarried may help to avoid the termination of healthy pregnancies. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Birmingham nurses to fight it out for hospital charity
Two nurses at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital are intending to take to the boxing ring in a bid to raise money for patients. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
'Dog' helping to prevent pressure ulcers among children
Tissue viability nurses in Lincolnshire have devised a workbook for children featuring the story of Pip, a pug dog, and his pressure ulcer. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Staffing issues unite latest trusts criticised by CQC
Nursing shortages were at the heart of three critical inspection reports on trust standards, which were published last week by the Care Quality Commission. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Loss of education budget ringfence ‘would hit frontline care’
Removing Health Education England from the protected NHS budget would result in cuts to frontline NHS services, its chief executive has warned. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Smoke exposure increases asthma admission risk
The risk for hospital admission doubles for children with asthma who are exposed to second-hand smoke, according to a US study. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Probe launched into first C difficile increase in eight years
The public health watchdog has launched an investigation after the number of Clostridium difficile incidents in the English NHS rose last year for the first time since 2007. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Honorary degree given to Barts director of nursing
Influential nursing leader Professor Janice Stevens has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
