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Growing the nursing workforce in the United Kingdom: Aspiration and reality

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Introduction This week’s blog is by Rebecca Garcia and Irtiza Qureshi. The nursing workforce in the United Kingdom (UK) has been under capacity for a long time [1]. According to the latest published figures from NHS Digital (2024) [2], there are currently 34,709 qualified nursing vacancies in England. Worryingly, UCAS figures for 2024 demonstrate a decline over the last three years in people applying and being accepted to nursing courses (and while there are regional differences across the

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The Importance of Nutrition in Your Health

AT Home Care & Hospice

Why Nutrition Matters for Your Health Eating well is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy as you age. Good nutrition helps you feel stronger, have more energy, and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Unfortunately, many seniors face challenges that make it harder to eat well, such as health problems, medication The post The Importance of Nutrition in Your Health appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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The Importance of Nutrition in Your Health

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Why Nutrition Matters for Your Health Eating well is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy as you age. Good nutrition helps you feel stronger, have more energy, and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Unfortunately, many seniors face challenges that make it harder to eat well, such as health problems, medication The post The Importance of Nutrition in Your Health appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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The List of Caregiving Fatigues Grows

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Just when I think I had thought of most of them, I realize theres so many more. I connected with participants in the Certified Caregiving Consultant training program this past week and led a discussion about The Caregiving Fatigues. In 2017, one of my training program participants shared that her mom just couldnt cope, that even very small changes caused her a great deal of stress.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Vomiting is a common complication of glucagon, particularly if administered too rapidly, so the airway should be monitored closely to prevent aspiration. With cumulative large doses, glucagon should be diluted in 5% glucose in water.

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What Will I Secure?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

This week, lets take a few moments to assess what we need and want. Then, lets protect those priorities by securing them. For instance, we can secure our priorities by: setting new boundaries adjusting our schedule including a new habit making a decision adding an accountability buddy creating a new choice. I want to make sure I keep my health so Im committed to my healthy habits and securing them with a work-out buddy.