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Nicola Ranger, RCN general secretary and chief executive

This is not about more responsibility, but recognition, and it will bring real change

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Illustration of nurse walking between hospital and home care settings

Staff in acute and social care settings need to be enabled to work together

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Advice for new nurses: illustration of a nurse smiling, with question marks and medical equipment in speech bubbles above her head

The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for

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Advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

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Newly registered nurses are unemployed and demoralised: young woman holds up a sign reading ‘need a job’

4 ways to fix the issue – but ministers, the NHS and our profession must pull together

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Differentiation of nursing roles: a nursing associate with a patient

The blurring of roles between nursing associates and nurses can be detrimental to both

Expert advice

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Nurse and MasterChef finalist Sarah Danesin

Meal planning and prep to boost your nutrition on demanding shifts

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NHS pension opt-out and buy-back: two jars of money side by side, one nearly empty, one almost full

You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too

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NHS pension advice: close-up of cash note with the word PENSION emblazoned on it

Facing redundancy can be disconcerting, and for NHS nursing staff it comes with critical pension considerations. If you are an active member in the NHS Pension Scheme on the date...

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Nurse witness at employment tribunal: woman viewed from behind faces three panellists in official surroundings

Your role in the process, whether testifying for a colleague, employer or in your own case

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NHS pension opt-out: nurse figure climbs up stepped piles of coins

Opting out of NHS pension if money is tight is turning your back on future income

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Measles outbreak: cases are on the rise

Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control

Editorial

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Illustration shows a head with symbols around it suggesting thoughts and ideas

Teams need time to reflect on what changes can be made to improve the working environment

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Winter pressures in the emergency department: nursing staff should know the value of self-care and supporting others
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To deliver the best possible care, ED nurses need to support each other and self-care

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Changes ahead: The 10 Year Health Plan for England acknowledges the issues facing emergency care and the fact that corridor care is the norm. It also recognises the need to redesign emergency care , but does it go far enough?
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A national investigation would go far beyond the limitations of the government’s health plan

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Many emergency nurses start triage, investigations and treatment of patients in the back of ambulances outside overcrowded emergency departments
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Nursing staff want clarity on whether paramedics or emergency nurses should be accountable

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The RCN emergency care forum is reviewing workforce standards for type 1 emergency departments
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The RCN emergency care forum reveals its new plans and ideas to support the specialty

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An older person lies on a bed in an emergency department corridor because there is nowhere else to put them. This is part of the emergency department crisis affecting patients and nurses
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The health secretary sees the problems, and funding for more social beds could help ease it

Your views

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A nursing associate in training cares for a patient in a hospital bed

Fast-track programme for nursing associates is on the way. We ask readers what they think

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ex discrimination against men in nursing: male staff member appears under stress, female colleagues in the background

Can staff be kept safe in a way that doesn’t undermine workplace equality?

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Nurse working hours: exhausted nurse drawn draped over a clock

Case of one nurse’s NMC suspension raises issue of working beyond your contracted hours

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CPD for nurses: a nurse studying via the RCNi Learn website on an electronic pad

Some argue staying up to date requires more than an hour of CPD a month

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Confidential patient records: a woman looking at files on a laptop and holding a mobile phone in her hand that displays a padlock

Without such boundaries, public trust in the nursing profession would be compromised

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The nurse as superhero trope can be damaging: two nurses stand atop a cliff, hands on hips while wearing capes

Hero image puts pressure on nurses to neglect their well-being and work to excess

Reviews

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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

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The Ear book

A useful book for reference, but without depth of knowledge

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Revalidation A Journey for Nurses and Midwives

This book is recommend it to registrants who want a comprehensive understanding of revalidation

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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.

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Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management

This book is recommended especially for anyone interested in developing their knowledge of major incident management.

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Thoughtful Healthcare

Adult nursing senior lecturer Karen Sanders reviews Thoughtful Health Care: Ethical Awareness and Reflective Practice.

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