Most PhD students walk into their viva terrified.
They don't know what examiners will ask.
After 19 years as examiner, here's the truth: We ask the same question types every single time.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that the NHSβs shift to digital risks excluding vulnerable patients and widening existing health inequalities.
eu1.hubs.ly/H0p7wqD0
An innovative 15-minute blood test that distinguishes between bacterial and viral infections is being trialled in three hospitals in England.
It cuts the time to diagnose children with illnesses like sepsis, meaning they can be treated more quickly.
βΉοΈ england.nhs.uk/2025/10/nhs-hβ¦
ALT A nurse prepares to take blood from a young patient in a hospital setting. Text reads: Hospitals trial new blood test that speeds up infection diagnosis in children. NHS logo is in the top right corner.
Launched last month the @ICNurses' newly released policy guide on integrating nurse leaders into the heart of health workforce planning can be read online: bit.ly/4gLDPrD#Nursing#GlobalHealth
ALT Front cover featuring blue gloved hands giving an injection. Text reads: Involving nurse leaders in strategic health workforce planning. An ICN policy guide - 2025. ICN - International Council of Nurses - The Global Voice of Nursing
Missed it?
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is piloting the CLEO SOLO electronic prescribing solution (EPS) in its childrenβs services.
Full story π ow.ly/QPcm50V1jNf
Our IPS Employment service has been rated exemplary. 117/125 in fidelity review; supporting mental health recovery through employment; & 400 people helped into work since 2015. Proud of our team for making a real impact. #EmploymentSupporttinyurl.com/ems7a3kx@BDCFT_IPS
Interactive workshops, assemblies, & parent resources are coming to schools across Bradford this week for Childrenβs Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. Find out how MHSTs are helping students βKnow Yourself, Grow Yourselfβ. #KnowYourselfGrowYourselftinyurl.com/4fhmv3je
NEWS2 for nurses: how to use the patient deterioration tool
Find out how it works in practice from scoring each parameter to how it informs clinical decision-making.
rcni.com/nursing-standard/neβ¦
The QNI are recruiting for a new Chief Executive to lead the next phase of their development.
The deadline for applications is Friday 14 February.
Find out more here: qni.org.uk/explore-qni/aboutβ¦β¦
@TheQNI
The βnurseβ job title could finally see protection under the law after MP @DawnButlerBrent took up the fight to make it an offence for someone to call themselves a nurse unless registered with the NMC.
WDYT?
rcni.com/nursing-standard/neβ¦
π¨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make 'nurse' a protected title in UK law.
Pleased to have support from and build on the vital @protectnurse campaign @alisonleary1 @caspertown42. #ProtectNurse
Read more: dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minuteβ¦
Latest registration data show the number of nurses leaving the register before completing five years in the profession surged by 25% in the past year.
What should managers be doing to retain nurses?
Read more here > rcni.com/nursing-standard/opβ¦
Thank you Steph for being a leading light in @LCHNHSTrust and nationally as a champion of all nurses working in community settings @TheQNI ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½