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COVID-19: amid fear and anxiety, we must look after each other
An emergency nurse’s experience of coping with the constantly evolving coronavirus crisis
27 Mar 2020
Opinion
RCN Emergency Care Association chair: I will build on past achievements
David Smith on his approach to the tasks he faces as chair of the Emergency Care Association
19 Mar 2020
Emergency care drills are vital in preparing nursing students for practice
Simulations help make transition from student to qualified practitioner smoother
20 Feb 2020
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COVID-19: amid fear and anxiety, we must look after each other
An emergency nurse’s experience of coping with the constantly evolving coronavirus crisis
27 Mar 2020
RCN Emergency Care Association chair: I will build on past achievements
David Smith on his approach to the tasks he faces as chair of the Emergency Care Association
19 Mar 2020
Emergency care drills are vital in preparing nursing students for practice
Simulations help make transition from student to qualified practitioner smoother
20 Feb 2020
Playing a simulation game sharpens emergency department skills
The Floor simulation game helps nurses to develop clinical leadership skills
13 Feb 2020
Janet Youd: My next move
Outgoing chair of RCN's Emergency Care Association on her achievements and passions
21 Jan 2020
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Improving the health and well-being of unpaid carers – initiatives with impact
How Commitment to Carers award nominees have shared their work and inspired others
09 Jan 2020
Editorial
Safe staffing in England and Northern Ireland should be enshrined in law
Call to nurses to get behind campaign for legislation
18 Dec 2019
Can emergency care survive another 50 years?
Too many patients must wait excessive periods for care in emergency departments.
29 Jan 2018
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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
04 Dec 2017
We need better training to win the fight against sepsis
Patients and professionals must recognise the signs and symptoms of sepsis much more quickly.
02 Nov 2017
Why we need to share local urgent treatment centre protocols
Emergency care staff have an opportunity to create more integrated services.
02 Oct 2017
Staff under stress need our support
We need to do more to retain emergency nurses under increasing levels of workplace stress.
31 Aug 2017
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
20 Apr 2018
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.
18 Jan 2017
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
16 Sep 2016
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
15 Jan 2018
Book review: Revalidation
This book is recommend it to registrants who want a comprehensive understanding of revalidation
15 Jan 2018
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.
20 Nov 2017
Book review: Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management
This book is recommended especially for anyone interested in developing their knowledge of major incident management.
20 Nov 2017
Book review: Thoughtful Health Care
Adult nursing senior lecturer Karen Sanders reviews Thoughtful Health Care: Ethical Awareness and Reflective Practice.
06 Nov 2017