Review of 2018: The pay deal creates fallout and nurse leaders bow out
We look back on the year’s events, from a controversial pay rise to a vote of no confidence
19 Dec 2018
Analysis
Wider health service 'must take ownership' of emergency department problems...
Access to GP services and social care is worsening, CQC report finds
06 Dec 2018
Is the ED the right place for someone experiencing a mental health crisis?
Government pledges major funding in mental health provision in emergency care
03 Dec 2018
The ambulance service bringing care closer to home
Following Lord Carter’s review, NWAS NHS Trust is trying to reduce avoidable admissions
05 Nov 2018
Will a change to the law on violence against emergency workers stop assaults?
Emergency nurses need training to deal with aggressive patients, experts say
18 Oct 2018
What does high turnover in nurse director posts really mean for the profession?
With Nursing Standard research showing trend remains unchanged, experts consider the impact
18 Oct 2018
Making a safe space for victims of knife crime
Emergency departments call on youth workers to help deal with traumatised victims of assault
24 Sep 2018
England’s trauma care network proves its worth
Report finds that setting up major trauma centres in England has saved 1,600 extra lives
13 Sep 2018
RCNi launches interactive decision support tool created by nurses for nurses
Evidence-based resource aids clinical decision-making at the bedside
11 Sep 2018
Emergency nurses expected to help ensure organ donation opt-out succeeds
NHS Blood and Transplant will need the help of front-line staff after change to legislation
04 Sep 2018
Top tips for maintaining a safe emergency department during times of high demand
After a difficult winter, the Care Quality Commission has published some recommendations for...
02 Jul 2018
Poor dementia care taking its toll on emergency system
A new report published by Alzheimer’s Society suggests dementia care has got worse leading...
26 Jun 2018
Nurse training targeted to reduce suicide rate
Initiative aims to cut suicides by 10%; funding focused on eight hotspots
14 Jun 2018
How new laws on paramedics prescribing drugs could help emergency nurses
Health chiefs says the changes could have a beneficial impact when treating time-critical...
25 Apr 2018
Emergency admissions – why targets to reduce them are not being met
Investment in social and intermediate care is essential to meet NHS England's goal of...
05 Apr 2018
'999 Club' aims to reduce children's fears of emergency departments
A recently-launched initiative gives children a flavour of what goes on in emergency...
13 Mar 2018
Exclusive: The threats to safety faced by nurses who work alone
Nurses who work alone are subject to a multitude of dangers
09 Mar 2018
Road block looms over bid to link pay to productivity
This latest article in our series on the 2018 pay negotiations looks at what is shaping up...
22 Feb 2018