Erin Dean
Opioid prescribing: tackling the ‘time bomb’ of long-term use and addiction
How to spot red flags, advise patients and help them find other ways to cope
Supporting patients with IBS: dietary advice and care to improve quality of life
What you need to know to help reduce the impact of this chronic, often debilitating condition
Anaphylaxis: how to make a swift diagnosis, treat, monitor and advise patients
What nurses should know about this systemic allergic reaction and medical emergency
Breastfeeding: why nurses need to encourage and support mothers with babies in hospital
The RCN’s latest guidance offers advice on promoting breastfeeding in children’s wards
Human and animal bites: assessment, treatment and when to use antimicrobials
Advice from NICE on how to treat patients with bite wounds
Nursing leadership: which type is right for you?
Effective leadership can inspire staff and improve care
How nutrition can help prevent and treat pressure ulcers
A balanced diet and good hydration are vital for patients to maintain robust and healthy skin
Glove use and vaccinations: what the COVID-19 guidance says
There has been some confusion over whether gloves should be worn by vaccinators
COVID-19 vaccination: your guide to consent
Managing this vital part of the roll-out, plus the process for those who lack capacity
Rotas and shift patterns: who should make the decisions?
What nurses told us about lack of control over their shifts and the cost to work-life balance
How will the new strain of COVID-19 affect children and young people?
What it means for children’s services, vaccinations and the advice nurses should give parents
Why nurses need to talk about vitamin D with their patients
As spring arrives and lockdown eases, nurses can encourage people to boost vitamin D levels