Lynne Pearce
Inspiring clinical leaders to facilitate culture change
A new programme from the Foundation of Nursing Studies aims to support front-line staff in developing their leadership and facilitation skills to effect culture change
Trailblazing trust: 'We think about race in everything we do'
East London NHS Foundation Trust's honest, committed approach to equality and diversity has opened up the trust's top jobs to BME staff. But success has thrown up some surprising challenges - and there is no room for complacency.
Scholarship nurse the judge called a firecracker
Nursing student Sabrina Ffrench won a community nursing award from the Cavell Nurses’ Trust in June. She talks to Lynne Pearce about the award and why students should make the most of their opportunities.
BME nurse leaders: perceptions of what’s possible
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, black and minority ethnic staff are actively encouraged to apply for more senior roles, with one-to-one coaching from the trust’s chief nurse just one of the supportive measures on offer.
We need to talk about dementia prevention
Including conversations about dementia in the NHS Health Check programme helps people aged 40 and over understand their risks of developing the condition, so they can alter their lifestyles accordingly.
Talent and dedication: RCNi Nurse Awards student finalists hold key to nursing’s future
From tackling mental health issues in young people to supporting victims of modern slavery and improving the care of patients with Parkinson’s, this year’s RCNi Nurse Awards saw some outstanding projects from nursing students. Lynne Pearce meets the Andrew Parker Student Nurse Award finalists.
Fast track for nursing’s future leaders
Today’s nursing students are expected to develop their leadership skills from the start of training. Lynne Pearce looks at how a ground-breaking programme at the University of Leicester is preparing the leaders of the future.
From Wimbledon to welly burn – variety and fun as a nurse volunteer at St John Ambulance
Nurses who volunteer with St John Ambulance provide care in a range of unique settings from sports events to flower shows.
Bullet wounds and overnight queues: UK students’ eye-opening US exchange visits
Every year, nursing students from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen travel to the US on exchange programmes to learn about nursing practice and healthcare delivery in the US.
Surgical robots create opportunities for theatre nurses
As well as transforming surgery, the introduction of robots at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has opened up new and exciting opportunities for the trust’s theatre nurses, writes Lynne Pearce.
Mental health charity creates fast track into nursing
Mental health charity creates fast track into nursing
Acute non-invasive ventilation
New guidance from the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death on supporting patients following the use of non-invasive ventilation to treat conditions.
Care via video: telemedicine saves money and frees up time
A hospital trust in Yorkshire has expanded its telemedicine service so that outpatient appointments can be conducted with people in a range of settings, from prisons to care homes.
Organising emergency and acute care
In July, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence issued draft guidance on the service delivery and organisation of emergency and acute medical care.
Towards a smoke-free generation
Read our policy briefing on the Department of Health's plans to create a 'smoke-free generation' by 2022.
Finding out what matters to patients
A Foundation of Nursing Studies' programme involving 90 front line teams has taught nurses to listen and avoid assumptions before introducing change.
Take control of digital technology
Doing the best for your patients increasingly means working as an ‘e-nurse’ - which is why the RCN has joined forces with Health Education England to boost nurses’ digital literacy.
Stroke in childhood
Updated guidance from the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health for health professionals and parents on stroke in childhood.