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Nursing resources affect patient experiences of hospital care
A new study has found that nursing resources affect hospital scores on a key measure of patient-centred care.
As reported in the journal Medical Care,...
WHO launches new mental health training programme for nurses
The World Health Organization (WHO) have had a new mental health training programme endorsed by the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
The QualityRights e-training programme...
The registered nurse shortage in Europe is a ‘ticking time bomb’
With increasingly depleted workforces across Europe, Paul De Raeve from the European Federation of Nursing Associations posits the urgency to address the registered nurse...
A voice for nurses worldwide
HEQ spoke to Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) about the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nursing...
How is COVID-19 impacting the mental health of nurses?
C3 Collaborating for Health explores nurses’ mental health for 2020 Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
When the World Health Organization (WHO) designated 2020 as...
Winter is coming: prepare your frontline workers with Quinyx
Quinyx is a mobile-first workforce management solution that can help Care Homes Managers optimise their rosters and become more efficient in delivering care.
The impact...
2020 sees increase in NHS nurse numbers
This year has seen an increase in the number of doctors and nurses working for the NHS, according to newly published figures.
2020 marks the World...
Nursing and midwifery in the time of COVID-19
The UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council speaks to HEQ about the pandemic and the future.
In 2020, the International Year of the Nurse and the...
EFN: COVID-19 and the protection of frontline nurses
What can the implementation of the 2010 EU Directive on Sharp Injuries teach us about preventing COVID-19 infection in nurses in clinical settings?
Florence Nightingale’s...
Supporting frontline nurses’ mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19
The European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) and GAMIAN-Europe have released a joint statement calling for the prioritisation of frontline workers mental health and...
European Federation of Nurses on Florence Nightingale’s legacy
European Federation of Nurses Associations Secretary General Paul De Raeve and President Elisabeth Adams detail the ways in which EFN’s current lobbying efforts parallel...
2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
HEQ introduces our special feature celebrating the work of nurses and midwives in honour of 2020 as Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
2020...
A look at the essential role of nurses
We speak to Brando Benifei MEP and Professor Patricia Davidson about the essential role of nurses.
The nursing profession plays an essential role in the...
Celebrating nurses: their work and the challenges they face
Health Europa celebrates nurses, looking at their work and the challenges they face in their job.
In recognition of 2020 as the International Year of...
EFN recognises nurses’ hard work on International Nurses’ Day
In this article the European Federation of Nurses Associations celebrates International Nurses' Day.
International Nurses' Day is celebrated around the world each year on 12...
Protection against deadly, preventable diseases through European Immunisation Week
The EFN, as part of the Coalition for Vaccination, has launched a social media campaign during European Immunisation Week for nurses on vaccination for...
EFN: celebrating nurses and discussing the importance of digital healthcare
The European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) met at the European Parliament to discuss the hard work achieved by nurses and the impact of...
Patient safety: public cannabis education hotline launched
A public education cannabis hotline has been launched by Colorado nurses to help patients understand their medicine.
Seed & Smith, Colorado's leading cultivator, concentrate manufacturer...
The world of cloud-based services: storing health data in the cloud
Delving into the rapidly growing industry of cloud-based services, Paul De Raeve of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN), gives us an insight...
American Cannabis Nurses Association: providing guidance for patients in need
Dr Carey Clark of the American Cannabis Nurses Association outlines their mission, how they work to promote education, and boost awareness in the nursing...