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Nurses’ strike: will the army be called in to keep NHS services running?
Defence officials may be looking at how military personnel could fill in for nurses
Flexible working offered to NHS nurses going through the menopause
‘Taboos need to be broken,’ says NHS England as health body publishes menopause guidance
Comedians, MPs and public show their support for nurses’ strike
Rob Delaney, Diane Abbott and Dane Baptiste among those expressing solidarity
NHS pay: ‘Best and final’ offer falls short of nurses’ demand, so what can union do now?
RCN leaders plan their next move after Scottish Government unveils improved offer
First dates announced for nurses’ strike action in December
Strikes on Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Lucy Letby trial: nurses tell court they did not administer insulin to premature baby
Child F’s heart rate surged and his blood glucose dropped dangerously after IV feed
Evidence and Practice
Developing evidence-based standards for the administration of oral anti-cancer medicines
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the safe administration of...
Managing the nutritional status of people with oesophagogastric cancer
A literature review of research on patients’ experiences following an oesophagectomy
How can I help people receiving cancer treatments report neutropenic sepsis earlier?
Promoting trusting relationships and using available resources can help conquer patient fear
Developing a nurse-led clinic for patients receiving PARP inhibitors
The benefits of a nurse-led clinic for patients receiving PARP inhibitors
Evaluation of a rehabilitation service redesign for patients with head and neck cancer
Care closer to home: evaluation of a pilot follow-up and rehabilitation service
Effect of COVID-19 on cancer research nursing services
Learn about the experience of early phase cancer research nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Features
Workplace aggression: how to handle difficult colleagues and when to raise concerns
What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour is affecting morale and patient care
Sleep deprived? How to get a good rest, whatever your shift pattern
Find out what aids good sleep, whether you’re working nights or days
Challenging clinical decisions: how to raise concerns about care
It can be difficult to question senior colleagues. Find out how to do it well
Using every team member’s skills to improve the patient experience
The One Step at a Time initiative was set up following a nurse’s own experience of cancer
Gloves off: how to implement greener infection control with one small change
RCN Nursing Award winner Robert Vicente’s tips on cutting waste while maintaining safety
When patients withhold facts: how to spot untruths and encourage openness
‘White lies’ can jeopardise care, but they may just be a way to avoid judgement
Opinion
Suicide among nurses: how we can reduce risk and stigma by simply talking
Ways to support colleagues through open, honest discussions
How to support young caregivers – an often unseen network
Patient care planning should take into account young people who care for family members
Making post-mastectomy prostheses in a range of skin tones – not just ivory and beige
A new range of prosthetic softies now comes in a more diverse range of colours
Students
What a career in community nursing really looks like – and where to start
QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman shares tips and resources in this helpful video
Welcome to your placement: how a ‘hello’ pack can help students feel at home
A nurse explains her idea to improve the learning experience for students and the team
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Protecting patients and staff from infection is a fundamental part of care
Careers
Are you a super-helper? How to ditch the guilt and avoid burnout
Super-helpers won’t say no to helping people even when it affects their well-being
Having trouble accessing clinical supervision? You’re not alone
How to overcome the barriers to supervision and help maintain a healthy workforce
Becoming a leader: what I’ve learned about making change happen
Tips on effective leadership from a nurse who had ‘no plan B’ but challenged herself