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Why I work in an emergency department
Justin Walford, a charge nurse, prepares to give a talk at his daughter’s school about why...
08 Apr 2016
Amanda Burston: winning RCNi Nurse of the Year award opens many doors
After winning the RCNi Nurse of the Year award you can highlight what you’re passionate...
08 Apr 2016
Board’s eye view - Effective inspections
Emergency nurses and doctors in the UK do a remarkable job dealing with increasing numbers...
08 Apr 2016
RCN's centenary offers a chance to reflect on a century of change
Former RCN president Lucy Ottley once said: ‘What an opportunity we have to guide the future...
30 Mar 2016
A change for the better
Revalidation, one of the most significant changes to the regulation of nurses and midwives,...
30 Mar 2016
Keep your eyes – and mind – open to signs of domestic abuse
Abuse is often hidden behind an 'ordinary' relationship, says RCN Nurse of the Year Amanda...
18 Mar 2016
Voices - Being a Care Maker means sharing the spirit of the 6Cs, says Jane Cummings
Last month a celebration event was held for Care Makers – those volunteers who act as...
09 Mar 2016
All set for a challenge
The revalidation process will eventually become part of who we are as nurses, says RCN Nurse...
07 Mar 2016
Board’s eye view - Life after discharge
Staff in my emergency department (ED) were saddened recently by the death of a young...
07 Mar 2016
Roisin Devlin - Bigger picture
Last December, RCN Northern Ireland (RCN NI) embarked on a social media campaign to lobby...
07 Mar 2016
Inspirational lessons in frailty
Frailty in older patients is an important issue that we all need to be aware of in light of...
04 Mar 2016
Surviving seasonal pressures while delivering quality care
Nickola Amin suggests a way to survive seasonal pressures while delivering quality care
01 Mar 2016
The meningitis B vaccine shouldn’t depend on a parent’s finances
Why I paid three times the recommended price to protect my daughter
26 Feb 2016
Voices - The NMC is responsive to nurses’ ever-changing needs, says Janet Finch
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is committed to being a dynamic organisation that values...
24 Feb 2016
Today's nurses should be proud of their graduate status...
Jennifer Hunt urges newly quaified nurses to be tall poppies, not shrinking violets
19 Feb 2016
Voices - We must be honest about the NHS care we can expect, says Janet Davies
After years of campaigning for better training, regulation and opportunities for healthcare...
17 Feb 2016
Happy Valentine's Day? Not for everyone...
Nurses should be extra vigilent around Valentine's Day to spot signs of possible domestic...
12 Feb 2016
Don’t be shocked by the new
Technological advances and role developments are transforming urgent care services. Jeff...
08 Feb 2016