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A proactive diabetes review model: from concept to nurse-led research

On Medicine

Offering an assessment undertaken by a diabetes specialist nurse, identifying risk factors, and through a process of collaboration with the patient, agreeing on steps to mitigate those risks. Though this is not often nurse-led research activity, and such integration often leads to complex funding streams.

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A unique approach. A unique population. Investing in nurses’ mental health

On Medicine

Nurses play a unique role in our healthcare systems. Nurses in the UK There are approximately 704,520 nurses registered in the UK as of March 2022. It is therefore essential to find ways to support our nurses to allow our healthcare systems to stay alive and thriving. were above the cut-off for high PTSD.

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U.S. Nursing Homes Seeing Increase in New COVID-19 Cases

The Pharma Data

12, 2020Nursing homes are seeing an increase in new COVID-19 cases, paralleling an increase in the general U.S. After seven weeks of declining cases in nursing homes through mid-September, cases began to increase, coincident with more than 35 states seeing increasing levels of COVID-19 cases. Nursing Homes.

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Meet the 100+ outstanding Nurses and Midwives

The Pharma Data

To mark the end of the Year of the Nurse and Midwife , we are honored to unveil the 2020 List of 100+ Outstanding Women Nurses and Midwives. Midwives and nurses—the overwhelming majority of whom are women—are the backbone of primary health systems. Source link.

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Nurses Can Make the Difference for New Moms’ Breastfeeding

The Pharma Data

21, 2020 — One key to breastfeeding success? Having enough hospital nurses to ensure that new moms get top-notch care. Hospitals with higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding had nurses who provided more consistent care, according to a new report. ” She’s a perinatal clinical nurse specialist in St.

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Nurse Practitioners Key to Opioid Treatment in Rural U.S.: Study

The Pharma Data

26, 2020 — In isolated areas of the United States, nurse practitioners are filling an important role in helping people access treatment for opioid addiction, according to a Washington State University (WSU) study. ” Nurse practitioners are sometimes the only health care provider in these very rural areas, Klein explained.

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From melanoma survivor to front-line nurse

The Pharma Data

As a nursing student, Jordan understood the seriousness of the cancer having spread to her lymph nodes. . She graduated from nursing school and works as a critical care nurse, where she has been on the front-line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Jordan is in remission. “Be an advocate for yourself.

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