Our 1st ICU Rehab Champion! Delighted with his medal and certificate he received last week #RehabLegend #ICURehabChamionShips Donna Ferraioli University Hospital Hairmyres Carol Smith

Our 2nd ICU Rehab Champion certificate and medal was also awarded last week, to a gentleman who had a prolonged ICU stay and recovery, and now cycles miles on a static bike🌟#ICURehabChampionShips #RegabLegend Rehab gives people back their lives. University Hospital Hairmyres Carol Smith

🎇 We're hiring Clinical Skills Facilitators! 🎇 Passionate about clinical skills and simulation in healthcare? Join our team to inspire and train the next generation of professionals. Apply NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Ayrshire & Arran nhsggcmeded NHS Ayrshire & Arran Simulation NHS Education for Scotland (NES) ce0974li.webitrent.com/ce0974li_selfs…

Simulation Technician vacancies at UWS! We are looking to recruit TWO Sim Techs, who will be based at our Lanarkshire and Paisley campuses. Apply using the link below, informal enquiries can be made to myself - [email protected] ce0974li.webitrent.com/ce0974li_webre…

Last nights shine walk, raising money for Cancer Research UK 1 in 2 of us will be affected by cancer in our lives. Cancer research helps find treatments and cures. If you’d like to donate to cancer research UK please follow the link below, thanks fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/team-icuh…

Our Nursing Workforce Standards set out what must happen within workplaces to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Join Janine and become a Standards Champion in your workplace. #SafeStaffingSavesLives Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3xKNT3C

During cardiac arrest, a defibrillator can be used to deliver a shock to restore the heart’s rhythm. Finding one quickly in an emergency could save a life. Learn how 👇

Our study day on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia with the British Infection Association is next week on 5 February! Nazima Pathan and Nicole Hunfeld will be joining the day to discuss selective digestive decontamination (SDD) Time to book your place 👇 bit.ly/VAP25

Of the 40,000 resuscitation attempts carried out by emergency services in the UK each year, fewer than 10% survive.  Let's change this. Learn CPR and be ready to act.

Towards Sustainable Intensive Care 🌍🏥 The European Federation of Critical Care Nursing Associations presents a compelling guest editorial on the future of sustainable intensive care. Read here 👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ni… #SustainableICU #EcoFriendlyNurse BACCN 💙

Anyone can have a cardiac arrest, yet studies suggest women are less likely to receive lifesaving CPR in public emergencies. RCUK is fighting to close this gap and ensure CPR equality.

New! Early career nurses employed in critical care nursing in the UK for less than a year can apply for a conference grant immediately upon joining! Conference grants provide waived conference fees + funding for travel/accommodation costs. Join today: baccn.org/register/

🎇 We're hiring Clinical Skills Facilitators! 📷 Passionate about clinical skills and simulation in healthcare? Join our team to inspire and train the next generation of professionals. UWS Health & Life Sciences Kim Wight Anne Craig NHSScotland Careers NHS Education for Scotland (NES) ce0974li.webitrent.com/ce0974li_webre…

When it comes to chest compressions, it’s not about being the fastest. The optimal speed is 100-120 beats per minute, and mastering this can ensure the best chance of survival 💪 Can you spot which clip below is performing compressions at the best speed? The answer is clip B!

🎉 The British Association of Critical Care Nurses marks its 40th anniversary at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool, 7–8 October 2025! 👉 Register & Submit Abstracts: baccn.org/conference/ #CriticalCareNursing #BACCN40 #NICCJournal #NursingConference BACCN 💙

Sampling blood from a peripheral cannula rather than via venepuncture may be tempting, but experts warn doing so risks inaccurate results and increased infection risk. Get advice on venepuncture best practice and how to discuss the process with patients. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

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In 2026, the car & motorcycle theory test will include questions on CPR and defib use. We’ve teamed up with partners to create a free resource hub with learning materials developed by experts - helping you prepare and build lifesaving skills with confidence. 🚗

Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) An amazing service ❤️They foster pets while people are in hospital. ⁦HM ITU/HDU⁩ cannot thank them enough for the support they’ve given to us and our patients. Please consider donating no matter how big or small 🙏 pfss.org.uk

It’s #RestartAHeart month! Every October, we lead this lifesaving campaign to raise awareness of cardiac arrest and get more people learning CPR. Fewer than 1 in 10 survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK - learning CPR can help change that 👉