Nursing Older People
Safeguarding older people in care homes: recommendations on policy, training and culture
Guidance from NICE on spotting signs of neglect and abuse and action to take
27 Apr 2021
Lynne Pearce
Nursing Standard
Overseas nurse recruitment: how to ease the transition for staff who are far from home
A nurturing approach from employers makes acclimatisation easier for new recruits
23 Apr 2021
Nursing Standard
Tax relief: find out how much you could be claiming back
How to get a refund or money off your tax bill for expenses, from membership fees to laundry
21 Apr 2021
Emergency Nurse
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: what nurses need to know
A new report shows value of early interventions and community CPR training
20 Apr 2021
Nursing Standard
Island nursing: why it’s rich in career opportunities as well as work-life balance
A nurse explains the professional rewards of finding a job on a small island
14 Apr 2021
Nursing Standard
DNACPR notices: what nurses need to know
Nurses’ input can inform a decision about whether to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
13 Apr 2021
Primary Health Care
Diabetes: preparation of insulin syringes for home use
Issues to be addressed in pre-loading insulin syringes for later use by someone with diabetes
06 Apr 2021
Nursing Standard
Pop-up hospital helps students make up for placements lost to COVID-19
University offers practical experience with clinical scenarios role-played by student peers
25 Mar 2021
Cancer Nursing Practice
Cervical cancer: how the NHS at-home HPV testing trial is being rolled out
Cervix home HPV testing kits will help address shortfall in screening attendance
18 Mar 2021
Nursing Standard
From burnout to a top job in nursing research: what I’ve learned
Senior nurse researcher Jill Maben shares her tips for a move into research
16 Mar 2021
Nursing Standard
Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease – how to support patients
GORD is a common condition with debilitating symptoms that should not be underestimated
15 Mar 2021
Mental Health Practice
Mental health and well-being: nurse’s initiative helps rugby players tackle their issues
State of Mind charity has potentially saved dozens of lives
11 Mar 2021
Nursing Standard
Infection prevention and control nursing: could it be your next career move?
The COVID-19 pandemic has given infection prevention and control extra impetus
10 Mar 2021
Nursing Children and Young People
Chronic pain management in children and young people
New guidelines focus on physical, psychological and pharmacological interventions
09 Mar 2021
Cancer Nursing Practice
Lung cancer or COVID-19? How to differentiate between their similar presentations
A new resource helps patients and nurses differentiate between the symptoms
05 Mar 2021
Nursing Standard
Critical care in the community: how a secondment has expanded my skills and experience
RCN Nurse of the Year Ana Waddington is pushing her boundaries in a mobile response unit role
23 Feb 2021
Nursing Standard
Music and dementia: how playlists can promote person-centred care
Learn how to promote sensitive, tailored use of music in care settings
03 Feb 2021
Nursing Children and Young People
Looked after children: a framework for better outcomes
Revised guidance details roles and competencies required of healthcare staff
27 Jan 2021