Opinion
‘And your name is?’: why children’s nurses should ask accompanying adults this question
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale and how can nurses interpret it?
Comment
‘And your name is?’: why children’s nurses should ask accompanying adults this question
Calling someone accompanying an unwell child ‘mum’ or ‘dad’ can be disrespectful or wrong
Glove use: the COVID-19-driven habit we need to break
The pandemic has blurred understanding of guidance, so it’s time we were clear on the basics
Event medicine: could you provide medical care in constantly changing environments?
An emergency care practitioner explains the appeal of providing care at big events
Face masks: how nurses can overcome the communication barrier and reassure patients
Compulsory face coverings pose particular challenges when patients are deaf or have dementia
Epilepsy and sudden unexpected death: what nurses need to know
How can you reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epileptic people?
NHS services are running on sheer goodwill and teamwork
COVID-19 has laid bare the depth of the nurse workforce crisis, with staff at tipping point
Expert advice
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale and how can nurses interpret it?
Guidance on assessing acute neurological conditions or brain injury used worldwide
Skin conditions: how to identify rashes and diseases on darker skin types
Black and brown skin tones have been neglected in medical literature - but that’s changing
Occupational health services are here to support staff – so why the stigma?
Find out what a referral for physical and mental well-being interventions really involves
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
Editorial
Safe staffing in England and Northern Ireland should be enshrined in law
Call to nurses to get behind campaign for legislation
Can emergency care survive another 50 years?
Too many patients must wait excessive periods for care in emergency departments.
A chance for ‘ordinary’ nurses to share, inspire and win recognition for their...
Nominate yourself or a colleague for this year’s RCNi Nurse Awards and help celebrate exceptional nursing care, writes editor Graham Scott
We need better training to win the fight against sepsis
Patients and professionals must recognise the signs and symptoms of sepsis much more quickly.
Why we need to share local urgent treatment centre protocols
Emergency care staff have an opportunity to create more integrated services.
Staff under stress need our support
We need to do more to retain emergency nurses under increasing levels of workplace stress.
Your views
Readers' panel: Should families be encouraged to witness resuscitation attempts?
Cardiac arrest is a traumatic event - our readers have their say on family-witnessed resuscitation
Readers’ panel: Should the four-hour A&E target be scrapped?
Amid unprecedented winter pressures, health secretary Jeremy Hunt recently suggested that the four-hour waiting time guarantee should no longer apply to patients attending A&E with less serious problems. Nursing Standard panellists have their say.
Letter: 20 years on we face the same crisis in emergency care
Gary Jones asks how much longer we must endure the annual prospect of winter pressures on emergency departments
Reviews
Book review: Clinical Judgement and Decision Making in Nursing
A readable and interactive book, and would be a valued addition for reference on any nurse’s bookshelf
Book review: Revalidation
This book is recommend it to registrants who want a comprehensive understanding of revalidation
Book review: Emergency Care of Minor Trauma in Children
This book covers all the important topics encountered in minor trauma in children, from head injuries to foot injuries.
Book review: Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management
This book is recommended especially for anyone interested in developing their knowledge of major incident management.
Book review: Thoughtful Health Care
Adult nursing senior lecturer Karen Sanders reviews Thoughtful Health Care: Ethical Awareness and Reflective Practice.