Advanced nursing students face an uphill battle securing clinical placements, often navigating a fractured educational system that can leave them unprepared to enter the workforce, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Dec. 16.
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First NHS heart patients monitored with Philips wearable ePatch and AI ECG analysis platform Cardiologs
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) have completed a pilot project using Philips ePatch.
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Sleep Cycle partners with Cambridge and UCL for new Alzheimer's study
Sleep Cycle, the leading sleep technology company, is thrilled to announce its partnership with researchers from the University of Cambridge and University College London (UCL) on a pioneering Alzheimer’s study.
Read moreKaiser walks back CRNA reimbursement policy
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has reversed an anesthesia reimbursement change that was implemented in Washington state last month.
Read moreNurse career satisfaction in 2024: 10 report notes
Despite reporting high levels of physical and verbal abuse, 92% of nurses are glad they went into the profession, according to a Dec. 12 Medscape report.
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Eating ultra-processed foods linked to higher amounts of fat in muscles
Eating ultra-processed foods linked to higher amounts of fat in muscles
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Europlaz launches new neonatal innovation that could save babies lives
A medical innovation – developed in the UK – is promising to help improve neonatal care and save the lives of more babies born prematurely or in distress.
Read more‘Nurse anesthesiologist’ title argument arises in Washington
The District of Columbia’s health department is considering allowing certified registered nurse anesthetists to use the title “nurse anesthesiologist.” Organizations representing healthcare professionals have argued for and against the title change.
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Nonin Medical secures FDA clearance for over-the-counter fingertip pulse oximeter, accurate for all skin colours
Nonin Medical, a leading global manufacturer of wearable and noninvasive medical monitoring devices, has announced its first over-the-counter (OTC) FDA-cleared fingertip pulse oximeter – the TruO2 OTC.
Read moreA boom in male nurses: 8 notes
Nursing offers various career opportunities and has traditionally been dominated by women. However, more men are entering the field due to its stability and pay potential, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 30.
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