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Exploring the effects of having an autistic sibling on typically developing young people
Autistic siblings can have positive and negative effects on typically developing young people
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Unions prepare to consult nurses on ‘scandalously low’ 3% pay rise
RCN, Unison and Unite will canvass members’ views on next steps in pay negotiations
Nurse pay award: government announces 3% rise for NHS staff
RCN warns members 'will not take this lying down’, as rise falls far short of 12.5% demanded
Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ nurse leader
Lesley Eggleston, a nurse for more than 45 years, remembered for support she gave colleagues
NHS pay: anger at minister’s silence as MPs head for summer recess
Health minister fails to address AfC pay rumours in final Commons appearance before autumn
Nurses’ pay: no word as yet on offer before parliament’s summer recess
Rumoured 3% offer falls short of RCN’s 12.5% demand
Some nurses will not have to self-isolate if pinged by NHS app
Staff can carry on working in exceptional circumstances if absence could lead to risk of harm
Evidence and Practice
Exploring the effects of having an autistic sibling on typically developing young people
Autistic siblings can have positive and negative effects on typically developing young people
COVID-19: intellectual disability nurses and the role of networking during a pandemic
Understanding the networking role of the registered nurse in intellectual disability
COVID-19: experiences and contributions of learning disability nurses during the first...
Developing ideas to provide high-quality care for service users during COVID-19
Understanding status epilepticus and its treatment in the community
An overview of SE treatment in the community, including administration of buccal midazolam
Bowel health and screening: an intervention for people with learning disabilities
Evaluating peer-led educational materials for people with learning disabilities
Accessible yoga for adults with learning disabilities: the Yoga for Me approach
Details of the development of a method to teach yoga to adults with learning disabilities
Features
Nurses and stress: how performing arts skills can improve self-care and communication
Training given by actors is helping NHS staff to look after themselves better
How to encourage and act on feedback from people with learning disabilities
Learning disability nurses and campaigners offer advice to improve care
Nurses’ time to shine: how to get started on your RCN Nursing Awards entry
Advice from winners, nominees and our chair of judges to help you celebrate your achievements
Hand hygiene: how can you be sure your workplace is getting it right?
Compliance is critical to patient safety, but monitoring it is far from straightforward
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
Glove use and vaccinations: what the COVID-19 guidance says
There has been some confusion over whether gloves should be worn by vaccinators
Opinion
More learning disability nurses equals better care for service users
Survey by directors of social services sets out devastating effect of the pandemic as ‘an avalanche of need’
Why our role in safeguarding the vulnerable is more important than ever
Asking the right questions gives service users more chances to admit they are at risk
Culturally sensitive nursing care: how to understand and meet all patients’ needs
Nurses enhance patients’ care experience when they take steps to bridge cultural gaps
Students
Pop-up hospital helps students make up for placements lost to COVID-19
University offers practical experience with clinical scenarios role-played by student peers
Prison nursing: why its complexity makes it a rich learning environment for students
Clinical placements in criminal justice settings offer a wide spectrum of nursing experience
Learning disability nursing: correcting those who ask ‘Is it real nursing?’
Student and NHS ambassador Helen Morgan is challenging misunderstandings about her field
Careers
Nurse burnout: the course helping staff to be advocates for self-care among colleagues
Course aims to meet nurses’ emotional needs using clinical supervision model
Is it time to step up to a band 6 nursing position?
The pandemic may have given you a taste of more senior roles – so consider your next move
Dementia awareness and diagnosis: looking beyond the learning disability
How an Admiral nurse aims to empower individuals and help nurses identify early age dementia