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Steep rise in NHS staff absence: do you feel under pressure to fill the gaps?
Find out about your rights to time off as your work life hits new levels of stress
Nursing students are not part of COVID-19 workforce, RCN asserts
College says Scottish Government implies students on placements are ‘additional staff’
Shorter self-isolation time gets you back to work sooner – but is it worth extra risk?
Science adviser admits rule-change comes with risk, as RCN calls for nurse exemption
Are you a disordered eater? How being a nurse could be putting you at risk
Protected mealtimes are helpful to patients, so maybe it’s time you had them too
New COVID-19 self-isolation rules: what nurses need to know
Isolation period for people testing positive in England reduced to five days from 17 January
Mandatory vaccinations for nurses would be ‘sabotage’ amid staffing pressures, says RCN
College joins demands to delay making jabs compulsory from April for front-line staff
Evidence and Practice
Cancer care: how can I ease patient anxiety made worse by COVID?
Tips and advice for nurses caring for people with cancer during the pandemic
Making reasonable adjustments to cancer services for people with learning disabilities
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Best practice in the transition to adult services for young adults who had childhood...
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Women’s perceptions of body image post-mastectomy: a literature review
Potential psychological interventions to support women following mastectomy
Conducting holistic pain assessments in patients with cancer-related pain
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Prehabilitation in cancer care: preparing people for treatment physically and mentally
The principles of prehabilitation in cancer care and its benefits for people with cancer
Features
Fear of cancer recurrence: how nurses can support people after successful treatment
For some patients such fears can be debilitating and may require psychological support
How to support and improve mouth care for people undergoing cancer treatment
Oral health may be overlooked by healthcare staff, but can lead to serious mouth problems
Ovarian cancer: how to improve early diagnosis and management of the ‘silent killer’
Nurses need to be alert to possible symptoms at the earliest stage
Chemotherapy: what you need to know about the safe handling of cytotoxic drugs
Nurses encouraged to learn more about dangers posed by cytotoxic drugs
How support workers have helped free up more time for cancer nurses to transform care
Macmillan’s 43 support workers have improved quality of service and patient experience
How to spot and act on the red flag signs of childhood cancer
Potential cases can be easily missed in primary care as symptoms mirror common ailments
Opinion
Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care
All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
Standardised uniforms for nurses: who will wear them and when?
Uniform for NHS staff in England will have a dress option and reflect cultural diversity
Students
Your first patient death: how to cope and what it teaches you about end of life care
A student explains what she learned from the death of a patient during a placement
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
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
Careers
Are you at a career crossroads? Advice for nurses looking to change direction
The pandemic has left many nurses thinking of changing their role. Here’s what to consider
What is competency and how can I maintain it?
Competency is a key principle of the NMC code and without it, patient safety is at risk
Revalidating for the first time: what you need to know about each step of the process
We explain the requirements and timeline, plus how to stay on track using a portfolio