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I could never be a nurse. At the beginning of the pandemic, I found myself in hospital. I took the opportunity to write an essay about NHS Nurses. Vaccinations were invented and the world continued to turn. Our nurses are still here. They do not wear capes, but they are truly superheroes. After interviewing a few nurses, I realised I could not do what they do. But I can hope to understand how. Want to read the full essay? (The link is in the #nhs #nurses #nursing #writer

Nurses support keeping childhood immunisations in primary care - NZNO 9:52AM, 24 January 2024 New Zealand Nurses Organisation Toputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says the Ministry of Health is jumping the gun by funding pharmacies to vaccinate infants before investing more in long-established immunisation service providers. Kaiwhakahaere Ms Kerri Nuku said NZNO fully supported the call for greater investment in primary care to increase childhood immunisation rates instead of transferring responsibility for vaccinations elsewhere. "We have established, skilled and qualified people in Primary Health Care who have been trained already. They need to be fully supported or supported better. "We've got a whole sector of nurses including enrolled nurses who have had much trouble becoming vaccinators. It’s not easy even for a registered nurse to become a vaccinator." Ms Nuku said pharmacies should only be used as a last resort for childhood immunisations after all avenues to enable primary care personnel had been exhausted. "Let us first utilise the systems that are already available, and let's make sure they are fully supported to be able to deal with the workloads. "It is primary health care that looks after people from birth to death. Investing in training a whole other sector before exploring all options in the established one makes little sense." NZNO is also disappointed that key role players such as primary care GPs and nurses were not brought into discussions prior to decisions such as Covid vaccinations and the subsequent transition of unregulated workforce transferring their skills across to childhood immunisation were made. "Again, we are being told what is being done and not consulted beforehand. The traditional place of vaccinations is with nurses so we should be having some say in these decisions." Ms Nuku said she also agreed with the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) that additional funding, especially into the nursing workforce, was a logical option given the issue of pay disparity for primary care nurses and the associated loss of workforce capacity.

Hi connection my articlr on community nursing . Community health nursing, also called public health nursing or community nursing, combines primary healthcare and nursing practice in a community setting. Community health (CH) nurses provide health services, preventive care, intervention and health education to communities or populations. In the past, public health nurses worked for the government or the public health department. Their role has since expanded. In fact, some may not work directly with patients. According to “The Definition and Practice of Public Health Nursing” from American Public Health Association, “Public health nursing is the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences.”Community health nurses fill health system gaps for underserved populations. They go to organizations, schools, and businesses to offer health education, medical services, and rehabilitation. Through career paths such as school nursing, public health, and faith community nursing, community health nurses work within their communities to improve residents’ overall health. Public health nurses work specifically in disease prevention and health promotion. One role includes operating immunization clinics. These clinics are most commonly held for influenza, but these days they also focus on administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Public health nurses also prepare to respond quickly during public health crises — such as natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, and the impacts of climate change. Another role of public health nurses is spearheading efforts toward healthy living. For example, they often lead discussion groups, educating people on the dangers of lifestyle choices such as smoking or too much sun exposure. The goal is to change habits that can have a great impact on an individual’s health — so much so that these choices are considered public health crises. Public health nurses also work on overall specific and common health concerns within their communities. For example, they often help families improve their nutrition. #snsinstitution #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

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A dedicated Nurse Practitioner made an extraordinary discovery, identifying a rare disease that had eluded doctors for years. This remarkable story underscores the pivotal role of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in healthcare, showcasing the profound impact we can have on individual lives. It's a powerful reminder of our role in the healthcare system. #nursing #nurse #travelnurse #hospital #nurses #medicine #healthcare #covid19

The prevalence of hand dermatitis among intensive care unit nurses The point prevalence and the 1-year prevalence of HD among ICU nurses was 9.8% and 26.6%, respectively. Of all ICU nurses, 60.9% reported at least one symptom related to HD. This prevalence rate seems slightly high as compared with previous studies among healthcare workers. Atopic predisposition and contact allergy among ICU nurses were positively associated with HD. The influence of HD varied among ICU nurses, but seemed to have little impact on sick leave, work productivity, job pleasure, and daily activities. Nevertheless, it should be kept in mind that the hard-working mentality and perseverance of ICU nurses affect these values. The prevention program has brought more attention to the prevention of HD. Our study highlights the need for a proactive prevention program of occupational HD among healthcare workers since their hands are central to their profession.

Hello connection My article on community nursing community nursing Community health nursing, also called public health nursing or community nursing, combines primary healthcare and nursing practice in a community setting. Community health (CH) nurses provide health services, preventive care, intervention and health education to communities or populations. In the past, public health nurses worked for the government or the public health department. Their role has since expanded. In fact, some may not work directly with patients. According to “The Definition and Practice of Public Health Nursing” from American Public Health Association, “Public health nursing is the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences.”Community health nurses fill health system gaps for underserved populations. They go to organizations, schools, and businesses to offer health education, medical services, and rehabilitation. Through career paths such as school nursing, public health, and faith community nursing, community health nurses work within their communities to improve residents’ overall health. Public health nurses work specifically in disease prevention and health promotion. One role includes operating immunization clinics. These clinics are most commonly held for influenza, but these days they also focus on administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Public health nurses also prepare to respond quickly during public health crises — such as natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, and the impacts of climate change. Another role of public health nurses is spearheading efforts toward healthy living. For example, they often lead discussion groups, educating people on the dangers of lifestyle choices such as smoking or too much sun exposure. The goal is to change habits that can have a great impact on an individual’s health — so much so that these choices are considered public health crises. Public health nurses also work on overall specific and common health concerns within their communities. For example, they often help families improve their nutrition. Murali.S Bsc Nursing Second year SNS College of Nursing coimbatore #snsdesignthinkers #snsinstitutions #designthinking

What should happen to a nurse who was found to have made multiple errors in their practice? Concerns were raised about Nurse A after a series of errors were reported involving patients in their care, resulting in a Nursing and Midwifery Council fitness-to-practise hearing Each month, Nursing Times will consider a real-life case heard by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness to practise panel. We’ll give you the facts of the case, as presented to the panel, and you’ll get a chance to consider what decision you would have made. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #nmc #regulation #ftp #fitnesstopractise #patientsafety https://lnkd.in/entve749