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Nurses need protected time for training in learning disabilities and autism, says NMC
RCNi Nurse Awards 2019: find out who is in the finals
Dame Donna Kinnair is named RCN general secretary
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Nurses need protected time for training in learning disabilities and autism, says NMC
NMC issues response to ongoing government consultation on mandatory training
RCNi Nurse Awards 2019: find out who is in the finals
We reveal this year’s shortlist of fabulous nurses, healthcare assistants and teams
Dame Donna Kinnair is named RCN general secretary
College appoints its acting head following months of ‘sterling leadership’
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke named one of 100 most influential people in the world
Time magazine included the Game of Thrones star and nurse champion in its yearly list
Workforce is priority, says England’s chief nurse after 100 days in post
Ruth May was speaking at launch of new children’s mental health centre
Wards in England are still failing to achieve safe staffing levels, new report warns
Workforce study says policies introduced since Mid-Staffs Inquiry have lost momentum
Analysis
Revealed: what nurses say about short-staffing and how it’s harming patient care
Nurses open up about the risks to patient safety – and their work-life balance
Restraint and isolation: what lessons have been learned since Winterbourne View?
Guidance says the use of restraint should only be used as a last resort
Review of 2018: The pay deal creates fallout and nurse leaders bow out
We look back on the year’s events, from a controversial pay rise to a vote of no confidence
Changing role for Ireland’s intellectual disability nurses
New report highlights importance of leadership in implementing change and improving outcomes
Health inequalities: people who have learning disabilities are the most vulnerable
An NHS England-commissioned report urges a fair society to improve service users’ lives
What does high turnover in nurse director posts really mean for the profession?
With Nursing Standard research showing trend remains unchanged, experts consider the impact
Clinical update
New NICE guideline on decision-making for those who lack capacity
NICE guideline helps healthcare staff apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Improving diagnosis, care and support for ADHD
NICE guidance aims to improve recognition, diagnosis, quality of care and support for ADHD
Dignity in healthcare for people with learning disabilities
The RCN’s latest edition of its guidance Dignity in Health Care for People with Learning...
Harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people
Your essential guide to harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people and how to...
Policy briefing
Identifying the needs of older people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities are living longer but will have specific health needs
Homes and services for people with learning disabilities should be close to their...
Local councils and health bodies need to work together to make community support near loved...
Research news
An exploration of staff attitudes to discontinuing use of antipsychotic medication
Study shows anxieties of care staff need to be addressed when cutting such medications
People with learning disabilities could benefit from mindfulness sessions
Study shows that a mindfulness group boosted confidence, self-control and compassion
How austerity has eroded learning disability services
Years of austerity has affected the quality of care for people with learning disabilities
Engage with families to promote physical activity for people with autism
Parents' own attitudes, beliefs and engagement in exercise are critical, study finds
Training school nurses in pain assessment benefits students with learning disabilities
Time and caseload reported as barriers to implementing change
Gaps and disparities in access to reasonable adjustments persist
Learning disability nurses can contribute to the broader equality agenda
Journal scan
Scottish survey reveals the scale of social isolation and loneliness
More than 70% of young adults with learning disabilities reported feeling lonely ‘a lot of...
Long-term conditions management
Systematic review finds that people with learning disabilities were less likely to access...
Secure settings: what makes for a good outcome when people move on from inpatient...
Study finds need to establish specialist forensic support teams to ensure best possible...
Blood plasma test could lead to earlier diagnosis of autism
A pioneering test has revealed a link between autism and damage to proteins in blood plasma...
Study raises questions about clinical outcomes associated with positive behaviour...
Of services where staff underwent training only 30% produced positive behaviour support...
Psychotropic medication often given in the absence of multidisciplinary assessments
Research raises concerns about a lack of guidelines and review of prescriptions
Podcast
Hear how a nurse-led acute response team dramatically reduced cardiac arrest
Series 3 Episode 6: Nurse practitioner Amor Palada talks about preventing cardiac arrest
Reaching out to nursing students via the internet
Series 3 Episode 4: how the online Student Nurse Project is connecting students nationwide...
Nursing Standard podcast: Could parliament's Brexit chaos be the catalyst for...
Episode 7 of the Nursing Standard podcast has an interview with nurse peer Baroness Mary...
Nursing student bursary was ‘far from ideal,’ says nurse MP Maria Caulfield
The nursing student bursary should not be championed as the best way to train nurses and new...
'Integrate the four fields of nursing,' leading academic tells the Nursing...
A two-stream system should be introduced to replace the four fields, nurse leader tells...
Nursing Standard podcast: Foundation years for nursing students
Universities may need to use foundation years to ensure students can meet new registration...
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