Opinion
General election 2019: NHS needs commitment from the new government
Emergency nurses can learn from trust’s implementation of point of care testing
NMC’s new standards strengthen links between theory and practice
Comment
General election 2019: NHS needs commitment from the new government
A review of the structure of healthcare education and provision should be a priority
NMC’s new standards strengthen links between theory and practice
New standards on skills and knowledge required by the next generation of nurses are welcome
Why England’s 2020 opt-out organ donation law is so important for emergency services
Early engagement with specialist organ donation colleagues is vital
Record-keeping guidance: 6 tips to make documenting your work easier
A staff nurse shares her tips for effective record-keeping
2020’s year of the nurse and midwife offers golden opportunity to profession
The year of the nurse and midwife gives the profession a chance to spotlight its achievements
What nurses should do when assessing sepsis risk in people with learning disabilities
Emergency nurses need to recognise the triggers for sepsis in deteriorating patients
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 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.
Every child with an autism spectrum condition has specific needs
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects perceptions of the world and interactions with other people.
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.