Opinion
The importance of keeping our nursing knowledge up to date
Join the Emergency Care Association at RCN Congress and make your voice heard
New emergency department target cannot erode patient care and safety
Comment
The importance of keeping our nursing knowledge up to date
It is vital to read widely and keep abreast of what is current in our learning
Join the Emergency Care Association at RCN Congress and make your voice heard
Congress on 19-23 May can be a great platform to generate and share ideas
New emergency department target cannot erode patient care and safety
Emergency nurse input is vital if new one-hour treatment target is to succeed
Why nitrous oxide is nothing to laugh about
This fast-acting anaesthetic gas enjoys a reputation of being harmless, but could be lethal
Standards of care for children offer emergency nurses more clarity
RCN and RCPCH care standards offer useful suggestions for urgent care staff
Emergency nurse’s trigger point underlines importance of our mental health
We must support each other in coping with the accumulation of stressful events
Editorial
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...
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.
Every child with an autism spectrum condition has specific needs
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects perceptions of the world and...
Your views
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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...
Book review: Revalidation
This book is recommend it to registrants who want a comprehensive understanding of...
Book review: Emergency Care of Minor Trauma in Children
This book covers all the important topics encountered in minor trauma in children, from head...
Book review: Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management
This book is recommended especially for anyone interested in developing their knowledge of...
Book review: Thoughtful Health Care
Adult nursing senior lecturer Karen Sanders reviews Thoughtful Health Care: Ethical...