Articles – Cultural Humility
- Evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of an LGBTQ+ cultural humility training for community mental health providers
- Students' perceptions of nursing academics' cultural humility: An online cross-sectional study
- Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in pediatric nursing: SPN's journey and future
- Cultural Humility in Nursing: A Concept Analysis
- A Renewed Commitment to Cultural Humility
Articles – Journal of Infection Prevention, March 2025
- Examination of the COVID-19 fear levels of nurses and their compliance to isolation
- Real-time intervention to increase daily chlorhexidine bathing and reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections
- A review of mask fit testing data associated with protocols utilized in evaluating the efficacy of N95 masks for health care workers
- Healthcare-associated infections and nursing leadership: A systematic review
Articles – Journal of Infection Prevention, September 2024
- Factors responsible for student nurses' use of non-sterile gloves: An exploratory qualitative study
- Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on a neonatal intensive care unit: Lessons from a Qatari setting
- An exploration of sharps injuries within healthcare students at a UK university
- Determining barriers to submitting antimicrobial-resistant isolates among hospitals in Texas Public Health Region 8
Articles – Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, March 2025
- How Direct Care Nurses Learn About Leadership: An Integrative Review
- Emotional Intelligence and Its Effect on Person-Centered Care: A Qualitative Study of Nursing Professionals in Jordan
Articles – School Nursing
- Partnering With School Nurses for Continuing Education in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Knowledge and attitudes of school nurses in caring for sexual and gender minority youth: A national survey
- Knowledge of and attitude toward diabetes care as predictors of school nurses' partnership with parents: A cross-sectional study
Events
- 16th World Congress on Endometriosis
- Global Conference on Infectious Diseases (Infect 2025)
- Christchurch ADHD Conference 2025
- 18th World Congress on Public Health
National and international news
- Youth and young adults: Where unemployment hits hardest
- Do sticky child poverty numbers call for a stronger approach?
- Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says
- Precautions could have stopped baby deaths - inquiry
- What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
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Articles – Cultural Humility
1. Evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of an LGBTQ+ cultural humility training for community mental health providers
Marissa DeCesaris., Laura Fennimore., Krystal Gamez & Brenda Cassidy
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (2024). Vol. 53, Pages 24-27
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an LGBTQIA+ cultural humility training program.
2. Students' perceptions of nursing academics' cultural humility: An online cross-sectional study
Majd T. Mrayyan
Nurse Education Today (2025, March), Vol. 146, Article 106560
Understanding cultural humility is a challenge, even in academic nursing settings. The study investigated the predictors and differences of nursing academics' cultural humility in nursing education, as perceived by nursing students.
3. Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in pediatric nursing: SPN's journey and future
Asma A. Taha., Jennifer Stephen. & Kathleen Van Allen
Journal of Pediatric Nursing (2025, March). Vol. 81, Pages 200-204
In early 2020, a series of race-related tragedies in the United States sparked nationwide examination of systemic racism and inequity. This catalyzed organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, to critically evaluate their practices. The heightened focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) prompted many institutions, particularly nursing associations, to reassess their internal processes and policies.
4. Cultural Humility in Nursing: A Concept Analysis
Erin Salahshurian. & Tiffany A. Moore
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. (2024). 55(12), 596–603. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20240927-03
The ability of nurses to deliver culturally mindful health care may be vital to improving the patient-clinician relationship and subsequent health outcomes for marginalized populations. Continuing education in cultural training should be designed to enhance a nurse's cultural humility.
5. A Renewed Commitment to Cultural Humility
Cherie R. Rebar & Nicole M. Heimgartner
MedSurg Nursing. March-April 2021. 30(2).
Implicit bias in nursing can create subtle discriminatory behaviors and compromise care outcomes. By assessing their implicit bias and incorporating it with a stance of openness toward each patient encounter, nurses can begin to move toward cultural humility.
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Articles – Journal of Infection Prevention, March 2025
6.Examination of the COVID-19 fear levels of nurses and their compliance to isolation
Rabia Acar., Aklime Sarikaya & Dilek Yildirim
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2025. 26(2), 53-61. https://doi.org/10.1177/17571774241273
It is very important for healthcare professionals to know the isolation precautions and apply the isolation rules correctly in COVID-19 process.
This study was conducted to determine the COVID-19 fear levels and isolation compliance levels of nurses.
7. Real-time intervention to increase daily chlorhexidine bathing and reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections
Brad A Krier., Pawan Bhandari., Ashley M Brooks., Kristin J Schultz., Jonna J Zarbano & Gokhan Anil
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2025. 26(2), 62-66. https://doi.org/10.1177/17571774241301713
After an increase of central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) at our community hospital in 2021, a case-control study suggested that patients with CLABSIs were 3.0 times more likely to have missed daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing than patients without CLABSIs.
Objective: To increase the rate of daily CHG bathing in hospitalized patients with central lines and subsequently reduce the number of CLABSIs.
8. A review of mask fit testing data associated with protocols utilized in evaluating the efficacy of N95 masks for health care workers
Jody Hook., Louisa Sasko & Sheree M Smith
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2025. 26(2), 67-77. https://doi.org/10.1177/17571774241266400
Quantitative mask fit testing (QNFT) is the gold standard to confirm the correct fit of a N95/P2 mask to ensure health care workers protection from airborne viruses. Using the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance indicates a final fit test result is a cumulative score derived from manoeuvres within the OSHA protocol. The protocol-based manoeuvres mimic aspects of clinical care by health professionals and mask fit testing is conducted to provide protection from airborne viruses and pollutants within a care setting.
9. Healthcare-associated infections and nursing leadership: A systematic review
Eva Cappelli., Francesco Zaghini., Jacopo Fiorini & Alessandro Sili
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2025. 26(2), 78-90. https://doi.org/10.1177/17571774241287467
Healthcare-associated infections are strictly related to healthcare practices. A head nurse stimulates and motivates nurses, boosts nurses’ job performance and satisfaction, and can influence adverse event development.
Aim: To explore the relationship between healthcare-associated infections and head nurse leadership style.
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Articles – Journal of Infection Prevention, September 2024
10. Factors responsible for student nurses’ use of non-sterile gloves: An exploratory qualitative study
Jennifer Bate
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2024. 25(4), 95-102. https://doi.org/10.1177/17571774241238686
Disposable non-sterile gloves are part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) to be considered to protect oneself from the risk of infection. They have subsequently become the topic of concern related to increased use, inappropriate use, and potentially increasing the risk of cross-infection and environmental impact of plastic waste.
Aim/objective: This study aimed to explore the views of pre-registration student nurses about non-sterile glove use in clinical practice and to identify the factors that impact student nurses’ decision on whether to wear non- sterile gloves.
11. Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on a neonatal intensive care unit: Lessons from a Qatari setting
Hawabibee Mahir Petkar., Imelda Caseres-Chiuco., Afaf Al-Shaddad & Mahmoud Mohamed
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2024. 25(4), 103-109. https://doi.org/10.1177/17571774241236248
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Robust infection prevention and control is key to reducing risk.
We describe lessons learnt from an NICU outbreak of P.aeruginosa in the main maternity hospital in the country.
12. An exploration of sharps injuries within healthcare students at a UK university
K Hambridge., W Burt., G Bettache., M Keshishian., T Walvin & E Cozma
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2024. 25(4), 110-119.
There is evidence available worldwide that nursing, medical and dental students sustain sharps injuries during their programmes of study. However, there is lack of evidence and research relating to the many students of other healthcare professions who may encounter sharps instruments.
Aim/objective: The aim of the study was to identify the extent, type and impact of sharps injuries sustained by pre-registration healthcare students.
13. Determining barriers to submitting antimicrobial-resistant isolates among hospitals in Texas Public Health Region 8
Bailie Moorhead., Niva Shrestha., Alvin Boyd Newman-Caro., Sydney L. Vangeli & Victoria N. Lussie
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2024. 25(4), 120-125. https://doi.org/10.1177/17571774241235101
The Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network (AR Lab Network) was developed by the CDC to detect emerging antimicrobial-resistant (AR) threats and prevent outbreaks.
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate barriers to submission of AR isolates in acute care hospitals (ACHs) and critical access hospitals (CAHs) within Texas Public Health Region 8 (PHR8) counties.
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Articles – Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, March 2025
14. How Direct Care Nurses Learn About Leadership: An Integrative Review
Megan Sommerfeld & Tanya Park
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. (2025). 56(3), 99–103. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250217-01
Nurses work in hospitals and experience periods of burnout. One of the known ways to recover from burnout is learning about leadership.
An integrative review was conducted to answer the following question: How do direct care nurses learn about leadership?
15. Emotional Intelligence and Its Effect on Person-Centered Care: A Qualitative Study of Nursing Professionals in Jordan
Abdul-Monim Batiha
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. (2025). 56(3), 119–124. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250217-04
Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in health care, enhancing empathy, communication, and patient outcomes. However, its specific role in promoting person-centered care (PCC) in culturally diverse settings, such as Jordan, is underexplored. This study investigates the qualitative impact of EI on PCC among Jordanian nursing professionals.
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Articles – School Nursing
16. Partnering With School Nurses for Continuing Education in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Jing Marrero., Bradley Jerson., Michael Brimacombe., Dena Hopkins., Katherine A. Hinderer & Jeffrey S. Hyams
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. (2024). 55(12), 589–595. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20240927-02
With the rising incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pediatric populations, school nurses are increasingly called on to care for and support these students.
The research team surveyed Connecticut school nurses about their experiences, knowledge, and confidence in addressing IBD in the school setting.
17. Knowledge and attitudes of school nurses in caring for sexual and gender minority youth: A national survey
April J. Ancheta., Catherine C. McDonald., Dalmacio Dennis Flores., Kaja Darien & Nadia L. Dowshen
Nursing Outlook (2025, March). 73(2), Article 102350.
School nurses (SNs) can play important roles in the health of sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth, yet little is known about their knowledge and attitudes toward this population.
Purpose: To understand SNs' knowledge and attitudes in caring for SGM youth across the United States.
18. Knowledge of and attitude toward diabetes care as predictors of school nurses' partnership with parents: A cross-sectional study
Ju-Yeon Uhm
Nurse Education Today (2024, Dec). Vol. 143, Article 106378.
This study aimed to investigate the impact of school nurses' self-efficacy, knowledge, attitude, and role overload on healthcare partnerships with parents of children with type 1 diabetes in schools.
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Events
19. 16th World Congress on Endometriosis
Hosted by the World Endometriosis Society, this event will advance the understanding of patient treatment, patient care and the causes and consequences of the disease on the lives of countless women.
Date: 21-24 May 2025
Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC)
20. Global Conference on Infectious Diseases (Infect 2025)
Date: 17-19 November 2025
Venue: Online & Village Hotel Changi, 1 Netheravon Rd, Singapore 508502
21. Christchurch ADHD Conference 2025
This Conference will have a variety of information and strategies straight from nationally and internationally renowned experts, who will give you a fantastic understanding of ADHD from many different angles.
Date: 6 December 2025
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: James Hay Theatre, 86 Kilmore Street Christchurch, Canterbury 8013
22. 18th World Congress on Public Health
Organized by WFPHA together with the Public Health Association of South Africa
Date: 6-9 September, 2026
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa
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National news
23. Youth and young adults: Where unemployment hits hardest
BERL – 5 March 2025
Statistics New Zealand’s (Stats NZ) latest labour market data releases confirmed a worrying trend; unemployment has increased. Total unemployment increased by 0.3 percent, from 4.8 percent in quarter three 2024 to 5.1 percent in quarter four 2024. Not all demographics are affected by tight economic conditions equally, and when it comes to unemployment, it appears that youth and young adults, once again, are the most impacted.
24. Do sticky child poverty numbers call for a stronger approach?
BERL – 27 February 2025
One in seven children live in material hardship, the highest number since 2015
Relative poverty is experienced when households have an income significantly below that of their peers, relative to the number of people in a household.
Absolute poverty measures whether a child (or a household) has access to an essential good or a service, and whether the reason for that lack of access is related to income
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International news
25. Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says
Aoife Walsh & Euan O'Byrne Mulligan
BBC News, 20 March 2025
Cancer screenings have been missed and criminal convictions overlooked because of how data is collected about people's biological sex and gender identity, an independent review found.
26. Precautions could have stopped baby deaths – inquiry
Jonathan Geddes
BBC Scotland News, 19 March 2025
"Reasonable precautions" could have prevented the deaths of three newborn babies, a fatal accident inquiry has found.
Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch all died within hours of their births in two Lanarkshire hospitals, in 2019 and 2021.
The report found all three deaths could "realistically" have been avoided had different advice been given by midwives or procedures followed.
27. What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
MPs voted in support of a proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, in November 2024.
Months of detailed scrutiny and further votes in the Commons and Lords are required before the bill could become law.
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