First learning disability nurse recognised with CNO award
A nurse lecturer from the University of Salford has become the first recipient of the chief nursing officer gold award given for learning disability nursing. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 28, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Safe nurse staffing petition delivered to health secretary's door
Nurses fighting for safe staffing laws in England have taken their larger-than-life campaign to the front door of health secretary Matt Hancock. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
NMC suspends three nurses in Whorlton Hall abuse probe
Three nurses from Whortlton Hall have been temporarily banned from practising after an undercover investigation exposed abuse of vulnerable patients staying at the hospital. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Staff 'lack understanding' of statutory mental health guidance
Statutory guidance issued to help healthcare professionals properly apply key mental health legislation is not being used as intended, inspectors have warned. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses celebrate 600 days MRSA free at hospital trust
Nursing staff at a hospital trust in Yorkshire are celebrating 600 days without a single case of the superbug MRSA. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses dominate shortlist for prestigious NHS awards
Nurses who have led the way in improving healthcare services for some of the most vulnerable patients and been an inspiration to nursing colleagues are among the outstanding healthcare professionals in the running for a prestigious national award. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses gather from across the globe for ICN congress
More than 5,000 nurses from 120-plus countries will gather today at the launch of this year ’s International Council of Nurses (ICN) congress in Singapore. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Precautions taken to protect nurses in deadly Strep A outbreak
Community nurses in Essex have been given precautionary treatment in the wake of an outbreak of a potentially deadly strain of Strep A that has so far claimed the lives of 12 elderly patients. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
NICE warns against inappropriate antibiotic use for leg ulcers
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has today issued draft guidance for healthcare professionals to help reduce inappropriate antibiotic use in adults with leg ulcers. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hospital run by Whorlton Hall scandal firm in special measures
A mental health hospital run by the same company that owns Whorlton Hall has been placed in special measures after inspectors raised serious concerns about safety and “inappropriate” behaviour by staff. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
RCN backs campaign to publicly honour IVF nurse pioneer
A campaign to secure public recognition for a pioneering nurse who helped to develop in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment has been backed by the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hospital ward to 'temporarily' close over unsafe nurse shortages
A hospital in Buckinghamshire has been forced to temporarily close one of its community wards due to a shortage of nurses, it has been announced. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Badge launched with aim of boosting pride among care home staff
Nurses working in social care are being encouraged to wear a new “CARE” badge as a symbol of their pride in the work they do. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
RCN welcomes government action on antimicrobial resistance
Nursing leaders have welcomed a range of fresh government commitments in the ongoing fight against superbugs. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New campaign to break dementia 'taboo' in South Asian groups
A small-screen actress has helped to launch a new charity campaign aiming to encourage more open discussion about dementia among South Asian communities. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
