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Is there a need to define myself as a nurse?
Even though Mark Case has taken on a new advanced role, he still regards himself as a nurse...
29 Jan 2018
Yvonne Coghill: Why you should nominate a colleague for an RCNi Award
Too few nurses from black and minority ethnic backgrounds receive awards for their efforts,...
26 Jan 2018
Bigger picture: Working together to cope with winter pressure
The new emergency nurse competencies are vital to ensure that emergency departments are...
15 Jan 2018
Susan Aitkenhead: National framework for nursing, midwifery and care staff will ensure...
Leading Change, Adding Value (LCAV) puts a new emphasis on measuring improvement. With the...
15 Jan 2018
Boards eye view: reflecting on 70 years of the NHS
This year, the NHS will be 70 years old. As we reach this milestone, Mike Parker reflects on...
12 Jan 2018
Opportunity for black and minority ethnic nurses to showcase their achievements
Community matron Dena Ross, joint winner of the Nursing Older People category at the RCNi...
11 Dec 2017
Bigger picture: when inspectors call
As many trusts prepare for another round of quality inspection, Janet Youd wants to know if...
21 Nov 2017
Pros and cons of starting out in the emergency department
Staff nurse Jessica Ross reflects on her emergency care role, one year post-qualifying.
17 Nov 2017
The good, the bad and the ugly of 2017
Nurses need to be applauded for their efforts throughout the year, writes Amanda Burston.
16 Nov 2017
Adapting EDs to make them more dementia friendly
As more people with dementia are treated in EDs, how can departments ensure that needs are...
25 Oct 2017
Success continues to grow for Restart a Heart Day
Resuscitation officer Hannah Bryant has participated in four successful years teaching vital...
25 Oct 2017
Accepting responsibilities during handovers
Getting the balance right during emergency department handovers can often be challenging,...
25 Oct 2017
Our priority is to engage and represent RCN members
Newly appointed joint national RCN professional lead for acute, emergency and critical care...
29 Sep 2017
Bigger picture: Look after yourself as well as your patients
Three top tips to help newly qualified nurses thrive in emergency care settings.
25 Sep 2017
The never-ending winter pressures
Each year, additional information about preparing for winter pressures is issued for...
21 Sep 2017
Opportunities ahead but are you ready?
Emergency care faces the busiest time of the year with winter just two months away, so...
29 Aug 2017
Board’s eye view: Too few politicians understand what we do
Emergency nurses respond to crises every day, yet as the 1% pay cap suggests, their role is...
29 Aug 2017
A need for new thinking on emergency services
Paresh Wankhade argues that transformational reforms are needed to improve emergency...
26 Jun 2017