Jennifer Sprinks
Daily digest April 13 2015
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Fewer nurses are providing more care, says the RCN
The RCN's latest Frontline First report says the nursing profession is increasingly becoming overstretched
Petition to keep nurses 24/7 in nursing homes in New South Wales
The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association is campaigning to preserve the roles of registered nurses and nursing directors in the state’s nursing homes
Senior cancer nurse is a leader with a vision
Jane Hart has been developing cancer services in a district general hospital to prevent acute hospital admissions
Daily digest April 10 2015
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Underweight middle-aged people have higher risk of dementia
Being underweight in middle age makes people a third more likely to develop dementia than people with a healthy body mass index
Patient safety alert issued on the transition to new medical device connectors
A patient safety alert has been issued by NHS England to raise awareness of the introduction of new medical device connectors.
New film aims to raise awareness of hepatitis C in primary care
A film has been launched to increase healthcare professionals' knowledge about the virus and build their confidence in diagnosing and supporting patients
Grave of heroic war nurse Edith Cavell to be restored
Final resting place of Edith Cavell will be restored to mark the centenary of her execution by firing squad
Daily digest April 1 2015
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Care at Salford Royal is outstanding, say inspectors
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is only the second trust in the country to secure an 'outstanding' rating from Care Quality Commission inspectors
Daily digest March 27 2015
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RCN calls for law on safe nurse staffing levels in Wales
An RCN petition calling for Welsh assembly members to vote in favour of safe nurse staffing will inform health and social care committee discussions
Draft guidance attempts to plug gaps between mental health and drug misuse services in Wales
Welsh Government consults on guidance to help healthcare professionals address the needs of people with substance misuse as well as mental health problems
Daily digest March 24 2015
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From baker to RCN Wales Nurse of the Year
Last year, Wayne Parsons won the RCN Wales Nurse of the Year award for innovation in nursing after setting up an alcohol treatment centre in Cardiff city centre. Here, he talks to Jennifer Sprinks about his career so far
A gift for engaging all types of patients
WITH A commitment and passion that go above and beyond the normal realms of work duties, it is hard to believe clinical research nurse Sheila Morris simply ‘fell into’ her career.
A gift for engaging all types of patients
WITH A commitment and passion that go above and beyond the normal realms of work duties, it is hard to believe clinical research nurse Sheila Morris simply ‘fell into’ her career.