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MESH programme: embedding research in learning disability nursing practice
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Flu and COVID vaccines: your moral duty or a personal choice?
With vaccination rates falling since the pandemic, we look at myths, policies and attitudes
Nurses with long-COVID being ‘let down by their employers’
Survey reveals lack of support, with inadequate safeguarding of staff well-being
Steep rise in new registrants quitting profession, as recruitment slows
Burnout blamed for ‘devastating’ surge in newly registered nurses leaving NMC register
Addiction and substance misuse in nursing: is it a hazard of the job?
Why many hesitate to seek help with addictive behaviours – and the available support
Partial retirement from the NHS: what looks like the best option for me?
And find out if you’re at risk of losing pension payments thanks to a rule change
Fitness to practise backlog: NMC cannot be expected to police nurses, says new adviser
Anthony Omo, short-term adviser to the regulator, made his comments at a NMC members’ meeting
Evidence and Practice
MESH programme: embedding research in learning disability nursing practice
How the Mental Health Student Hybrid Placement programme aims to improve students’ skills
Physical healthcare: exploring attitudes and confidence among learning disability nurses
Study shows a need for training in physical healthcare to address the needs of this group
Type 2 diabetes in people with learning disabilities: promoting behaviour change
How evidence-based education programmes can be used to support change and reduce risk factors
Barriers to identifying chronic pain in people with learning disabilities
Health inequalities and lack of research prevent chronic pain from being managed
Exploring practice leadership in intellectual disability services: a concept analysis
Essential attributes are to embed service values, be person-oriented and deliver active...
Features
How I used reflective practice to improve care for people with learning disabilities
Nurses share how they have used reflection to change and improve everyday practice
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries
Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment
Rare neurodevelopmental disorders: what you need to know
Getting to know the characteristics of rare disorders can improve patient care
Opinion
How can I overcome my fears about making mistakes at work?
Tips on addressing anxiety over errors, plus how to handle them if they do occur
‘Smart scrubs’: will your new work wardrobe help you do your job in comfort?
New NHS uniform has its critics, but perhaps it’s not such a bad idea
Personal videos aim to encourage more people to become learning disability nurses
Videos include personal stories shared by learning disability nurses about their motivations
Students
Is it cheating if I use AI to help me with an assignment?
We look at the AI tools available, ways students can use them – and the potential pitfalls
Side hustles: how can I make extra money as a nursing student?
From bank work to bar work, tips on making extra cash while maintaining your studies
Feel you’re not good enough? Tips for students on building confidence
Strategies to help you overcome self-doubt in your studies and on placement
Careers
So you want to be a chief nurse? First-hand advice on becoming a stand-out leader
Three chief nurses share how they overcame obstacles to achieve their career ambitions
What does a good employer look like? Your workplace checklist
Experts advise on what to look for, from team culture and well-being support to leadership
Stay at band 5 or move up to band 6? How to decide what’s right for you
Stepping up may mean more pay, but what are the other factors to consider?