Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This week’s blog has been written by Mr Alwin Puthenpurakal, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Greenwhich. As we approach the end of 2024, the NHS finds itself at a critical juncture. The healthcare system is under significant pressure due to growing patient demands, a shortage of workforce, rising costs, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Resilience, resilience, resilience. It's a word I use to appreciate and respect, but over the past few years, it's been abused and often used to cover up organizational problems. No nurse should be told to be stronger if their support system isn't providing him or her with the environment to be strong in. Nurses shouldn't be expected to rise above problems and barriers that obstruct them from delivering quality, safe care.

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Traditions Health

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Winter can be beautiful, but the harsh weather can also make it dangerous for everyone: Navigating cold temperatures, bitter wind chills, snow, and ice is challenging. Staying warm indoors can be difficult too, and comes with its own set of issues, including safety concerns around the use of space heaters and electric blankets. For older adults, winter poses more risks.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

DECEMBER 8, 2024

When I think about what we measure within our country to determine the economys health, I think we miss the mark. What if we measured everyones stress level? What if the monthly jobs report included our monthly caregiving stress number? On Friday, data about the economy shows that our U.S. economy continues to grow with strong hiring numbers and a small uptick in unemployment numbers.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Blood pressure goals fundamentally differ in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), in which elevated blood pressure at presentation is common due to a physiologic pressor response. Hypertension is a known risk factor for hematoma expansion.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

DECEMBER 8, 2024

For many years (too many!!), Ive been working to grow a thicker skin. Meaning, Im trying to not take words or actions personally. Im developing a healthier perspective about my work in the world. With a healthier perspective, Im courageous about putting my work out into the world because it doesnt matter when others say something unkind or awful. If I worry too much about what others will say, Ill take much too long to put my work out there.

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