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Newsroom

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The development of increasingly advanced nursing practice has brought with it an increasingly confusing range of job titles Picture: Alamy

With hundreds of titles and no standard terminology, confusion is inevitable

Analysis
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Nurses from across the profession recognised in King’s birthday honours

Read about outstanding nurses representing the profession in this year’s list

News
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Bins set alight by protesters on Ligoniel Road, Belfast, as disorder flared during a demonstration organised in response to Monday night's stabbing attack in the city. Picture: Alamy

Nurse chased on way to work in Northern Ireland as health workers fear for safety

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Senior ED sister who could sign off her own shift records fabricated rosters  Picture: iStock

She cheated system that placed her in a position of trust, said NMC

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Sister Sarah Crook died on her way home from Great Western Hospital in Swindon

Thousands of pounds have been raised following the death of nurse Sarah Crook

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Nurses at Good Hope Hospital raised a formal grievance over pay cuts Picture: Alamy

RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’

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Evidence and Practice

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Enhancing internationally educated nurses’ confidence and skills in suicide prevention: a quality improvement project

How a tailored training programme aimed to improve suicide prevention skills among IENs

Clinical
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Exploring the benefits and impact of the Evolve peer support group: lived experience of its founder and members

Importance of mental health nurses recognising the value of peer support groups 

Clinical
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Protective work factors contributing to staff retention in a community rehabilitation team

A service evaluation highlighted factors that enhance satisfaction and make staff more like

Clinical
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Increasing research capacity and capability in a mental health and community trust in England

How national investment can drive a meaningful shift in organisational research culture

Clinical
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Delivering eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in primary care: a service improvement pilot project

A pilot project suggests EMDR therapy in primary care can reduce symptoms of anxiety and de

Clinical
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Exploring mental health nurse academics’ views on standards and curricula for mental health nursing preregistration education

Research showed mental health nurse academics felt content was diluted and opposed more gen

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Features

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Montage of 15 podcasts selected to interest nurses

Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down

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 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not

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Bad manager

Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadershi

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A nurse in scrubs is frowning and hunching her shoulders in a sign of distress

Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues

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Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

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Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration

Opinion

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In England, the RCN says that between October 2022 and 2025, the number of people accessing community mental health services increased by 38% from 499,730 to 689,769 Picture: iStock
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Finding solutions to such problems as inconsistent care and high caseloads is pressing

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Nursing student on clinical placement in an emergency department – would her learning be enhanced by reduced practice hours?

Views for and against NMC plan to shrink duration of undergraduate clinical education

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Almost three quarters of people starting drug and alcohol treatment experience mental ill health
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New guidance for nursing staff is intended to improve care and services

Students

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Debriefing gives the team space to regroup after managing a stressful situation Picture: iStock

The power of blame-free learning in light of emotionally charged events

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With guidance, nursing students can play their part in protecting patients Picture: Tim Zoltie

Spotting deterioration takes more than tools – experts’ advice on honing your instincts

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Thrombi, commonly known as clots, form in blood vessels due to pathophysiological activation of haemostatic pathways. Picture: iStock

How antithrombotic drugs work – and why we shouldn’t call them blood thinners

Careers

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Nurse case managers assess and coordinate a patient’s care needs in a holistic way Picture: iStock

Find out the skills needed to coordinate care and rehabilitation needs after serious injur

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An advanced clinical practitioner, when deployed appropriately, complements rather than replicates the work of medical colleagues  Picture: Tim George

The widely misunderstood role has a unique place working across the multidisciplinary team

Jobs