NMC considers advanced nurse regulation as part of review
A new commitment has been made by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to look at introducing a system of regulation for advanced nurse practitioners as part of a major review. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New guidelines for epilepsy treatment in the community
New best practice training guidelines have been published for professional carers administering buccal (ormomucosal) midazolam for epilepsy patients in the community. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Midlife diabetes ups risk of stroke and brain artery narrowing
Type 2 diabetes in midlife is associated with a 30% increased risk of a serious blockage of the brain arteries, often leading to stroke, and a doubling of the risk of narrowing of arteries in those over 60. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 11, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
HEE chief nurse to lead Nursing Now leadership programme
Health Education England ’s chief nurse, Professor Lisa Bayliss-Pratt, has been appointed at global campaign, Nursing Now, to help spearhead a leadership and development training programme for young nurses and midwives in 2020. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 11, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurse consultant becomes director of teenage cancer charity
The Teenage Cancer Trust has announced the appointment of an experienced nurse, Dr Louise Soanes, as its director of services. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 11, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
