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Six-month jail sentence for ‘needlessly vicious’ assault on nurse
Attacker pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting an emergency nurse
25 Jan 2021
RCN demands better PPE to protect staff against COVID-19 variant
College calls for all nurses to have ‘intensive care’ quality face masks amid heightened risk
25 Jan 2021
Nurses need legal protection for care compromised by pandemic, says nursing leader
Nicki Credland calls for legal protection for nurses as staffing pressures continue
22 Jan 2021
Army deployment in NHS hospitals exposes scale of staffing crisis
Soldiers help relieve twin pressures of COVID-related staff absence and soaring bed demand
21 Jan 2021
Pay rise for nurses would boost wider economy, report says
RCN welcomes ‘compelling argument’ in consultancy report supporting nurses’ pay rise
21 Jan 2021
COVID-19 death in service: nurses’ families need support to claim pay-out
Unions urge higher take-up of NHS and social care coronavirus life assurance scheme
20 Jan 2021
Evidence and Practice
Experiences of healthcare professionals in cancer assessment and treatment for people...
Why you should read this article • To be aware of the negative effect of staff attitudes and...
25 Jan 2021
Protecting nurses against the risks of occupational exposure to systemic anticancer...
Why you should read this article: • To learn about the risks of exposure to systemic...
30 Dec 2020
Mesothelioma: exploring gender differences in diagnosis, legal advice and risk
Emphasis on risk of exposure to asbestos in high-risk jobs may have obscured others at risk
14 Dec 2020
Exploring the effectiveness of digital technology to support patients with adrenal...
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of adrenal incidentaloma and...
26 Oct 2020
Exploring the social and cultural patterns of male grief and associated health effects
The role of society and culture in influencing what is seen as a Western male grief response
19 Oct 2020
Evaluating a digital self-management tool for people living with multiple myeloma
Findings from a study of a digital tool to support people with multiple myeloma
21 Sep 2020
Features
How genomics is changing cancer nursing
What nurses working in cancer care need to know about genomics
25 Jan 2021
How to use social media to get health messages to patients and the public
Use digital technology to support self-management and communicate with hard-to-reach groups
25 Jan 2021
Cervical cancer: how nurses can help reverse the fall in screening uptake
Nurses need to allay people’s fears about screening – and in doing so could save lives
22 Jan 2021
Free
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
18 Jan 2021
Domestic abuse: how to spot the signs and support colleagues who may be affected
Nurses in all sectors will have contact with victims, but can also be at risk themselves
18 Jan 2021
Best apps for nurses: the help that’s just a click away
The smartphone apps that support your practice and can make your home life easier too
29 Dec 2020
Opinion
Dad’s death from prostate cancer has made me determined to raise awareness
Chief nurse Karen Bonner is promoting research on prostate cancer risk for black men
17 Dec 2020
Cancer care: providing a safe place and support during the pandemic
In times of distress and anxiety, Maggie’s UK centres are vital, says CEO Dame Laura Lee
01 Dec 2020
We need to rebuild trust and show we’re open for business
People with cancer need to know healthcare services are there for them, to advise and care
24 Nov 2020
Students
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
Looking after a patient nearing the end of life can be daunting, but one nursing student realised that through a caring approach he was able to make a difference
22 Mar 2018
An insight into the hidden battles of patients with invisible illnesses
When nursing student Laurie Batchelor helped care for a patient in the community with cancer, she gained a greater understanding of the experiences of those living with invisible conditions
19 Feb 2018
Student’s homemade songbook helped patients forget cancer symptoms
When nursing student Georgia Brain created a book of lyrics to help her patients remember the words of songs from their youth, she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of a patient-centred approach to care
06 Feb 2018
Careers
Why you should do a PhD: a nurse’s guide to entering the research world
Children’s cancer nurse Helen Pearson explains what motivates her academic work
13 Jan 2021
From nurse to trust chief: ‘my background informs my style of staff leadership’
Cancer centre chief executive’s own experience of being disciplined shaped her approach
12 Nov 2020
Advanced practice and hands-on care: the nursing specialty you might not have considered
Urology nursing is facing the challenges of COVID-19 with ‘courage in the face of adversity’
04 Nov 2020