Events http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/index.aspx?NewsListing_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Inaugural-KHP-Conference.aspx On Friday 10th May 2013 the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, hosted the inaugural King's Health Partners Nursing and Midwifery Conference. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Inaugural-KHP-Conference.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Unsafe-staffing-levels.aspx Nursing leaders have issued an unprecedented warning that patient care is unsafe on wards where each registered nurse is looking after more than eight patients, a regular occurrence in many hospitals. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:29:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Unsafe-staffing-levels.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Diabetic-retinopathy-cognitive-impairment-study.aspx Research by the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, has revealed that contrary to previous research findings, there is no link between progressive retinopathy and cognitive impairment in people with diabetes. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:01:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Diabetic-retinopathy-cognitive-impairment-study.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Wound-Care-Project-wins-Guardian-Award.aspx Researchers at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, at King's College London, have developed a groundbreaking new garment for patients who suffer the rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:03:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Wound-Care-Project-wins-Guardian-Award.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/More-Support-for-IBD.aspx Researchers at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery have recommended that more support and resources should be made available for gay and lesbian (GL) people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:45:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/More-Support-for-IBD.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Health-Visitors.aspx Research carried out by the National Nursing Research Unit has revealed that while health visitors deliver real benefits to patients and families, there is a need for more research and better education in order to develop the profession. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:12:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Health-Visitors.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Student-Nurse-Mentorship-Challenges.aspx A recent study led by the National Nursing Research Unit (NNRU) at King's College London, has shown the complex and resource intensive nature of the support needed to deliver mentorship in practice. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:26:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Student-Nurse-Mentorship-Challenges.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Journal-Celebrates-50th-Anniversary.aspx First published in 1963, the International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS) celebrates its 50th Anniversary next month. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:36:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Journal-Celebrates-50th-Anniversary.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Standardised-nursing-metrics-needed.aspx Research led by the National Nursing Research Unit (NNRU) at King's College London has found that while improvements have been made in the measurement of nursing quality, further work and investment is needed across the board. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:57:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Standardised-nursing-metrics-needed.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Staff-wellbeing-impacts-patient-experience.aspx New research carried out by the National Nursing Research Unit strongly suggests that levels of satisfaction and wellbeing among NHS staff has a direct impact on patients' experiences of healthcare. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Staff-wellbeing-impacts-patient-experience.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Pioneering-new-diabetes-partnership.aspx The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery has announced plans for a new clinical academic centre for diabetes nursing, in partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND). Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:25:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Pioneering-new-diabetes-partnership.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Assisted-Dying-Debate.aspx On 7th November 2012 the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery hosted a lively debate on the highly topical and controversial issue of assisted dying. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:59:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Assisted-Dying-Debate.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Little-evidence-for-NLP-in-Healthcare.aspx A new review of the use of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) in healthcare has concluded that there is little evidence of its success in improving outcomes for patients. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:10:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Little-evidence-for-NLP-in-Healthcare.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/The-Willis-Commission.aspx The Willis Commission has led an independent inquiry into what excellent pre-registration nursing education should look like and have published their findings this week. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:13:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/The-Willis-Commission.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/NIHR-MRes.aspx The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery has successfully led a bid to provide a new Masters in Clinical Research Programme, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:40:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/NIHR-MRes.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Student-Satisfaction-High.aspx Results of the 2012 National Student Survey (NSS), published today, reveal student satisfaction to be high for the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:02:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Student-Satisfaction-High.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/35-Years-of-Research-Success.aspx On Tuesday 11th September, the National Nursing Research Unit (NNRU), based at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, celebrated thirty five years of research impact. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:04:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/35-Years-of-Research-Success.aspx Press Release http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Round-table.aspx The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery co-hosted a debate with the Nursing and Care Quality Forum, for some of London's key nurse leaders. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:32:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Round-table.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CAST-nursing-workforce.aspx Study finds nurse workforce issues have a significant impact on patient care. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:36:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CAST-nursing-workforce.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Prof-Rafferty-Honorary-Degree.aspx Anne Marie Rafferty, Professor of Nursing Policy at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, has been presented the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Dundee. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:27:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Prof-Rafferty-Honorary-Degree.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/The-Heavier-Load.aspx Matthew Anderson, an alumnus from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, has written a new play which will debut at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden in June. Tue, 29 May 2012 09:48:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/The-Heavier-Load.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Ian-Norman-FAAN.aspx Professor Ian Norman, Deputy Head of the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King's College London, has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship of the American Academy of Nursing. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:04:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/Ian-Norman-FAAN.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/ProfMabenNCQF.aspx Professor Jill Maben, Director of the National Nursing Research Unit (NNRU), has been invited to join the Government's new Nursing and Care Quality Forum. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:46:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/ProfMabenNCQF.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CASTstudy.aspx Results of the international RN4CAST study into links between nursing workforce issues and patient outcomes in 13 countries have been published in the British Medical Journal. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:05:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CASTstudy.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RCMpresident.aspx Professor Lesley Page, visiting professor at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, has been elected as the new president of the Royal College of Midwives. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RCMpresident.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/NNRUaccommodationstudy.aspx The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has awarded over £370,000 to the National Nursing Research Unit (NNRU) at King's College London for a study to look at the impact of different types of hospital accommodation. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:10:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/NNRUaccommodationstudy.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/flucampaigns.aspx Flu vaccination campaigns aimed at nurses should be reviewed to address common misconceptions according to new research findings from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King's College London. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:32:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/flucampaigns.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/diagnosisofbreastcancer.aspx Researchers from across King's College London, will undertake important research into the barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer in black African, black Caribbean and white women in the UK. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/diagnosisofbreastcancer.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/pg-dip-video.aspx Watch the School's latest video which follows three students from our Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing programme. The PG Dip is a two year course for graduates, find out more about the programme. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/pg-dip-video.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/InnovationFellowappointed.aspx Sheryl Gettings has been appointed as the School's first Innovation Fellow. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/InnovationFellowappointed.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/Nursesaffirmationtrialled.aspx The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery at King's College London hosted the first ever trial of a nurses affirmation statement at its annual Leavers' event on Friday 29 July 2011. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/Nursesaffirmationtrialled.aspx