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Severe mental illness: why is physical health monitoring so vital?
Physical health monitoring helps nurses identify key risk factors in service users
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Zahawi ridiculed over claim nurses’ strikes will aid Putin
Nurses criticise Nadhim Zahawi for reframing their strike in light of war in Ukraine
ICUs and high dependency units exempt from nurses’ strike action
RCN confirms that chemotherapy, dialysis and critical care units won’t be affected by strike
Nurses coming to work in UK after ‘forced migration’ from Zimbabwe
Thousands of nurses faced with broken agreements and withheld pay have flocked to the UK
Lucy Letby: infant ‘received IV feed contaminated with insulin’
Nurse accused of attempting to murder baby by injecting synthetic insulin into his nutrition
Nurse vacancies continue at record high of more than 47,000
NHS Digital data reveals a rise of more than 600 vacancies since the end of June
Season’s greetings – and a reminder to get your jabs
Nurses urged to get covid booster and flu jabs to ease staff sickness as winter approaches
Evidence and Practice
Severe mental illness: why is physical health monitoring so vital?
Physical health monitoring helps nurses identify key risk factors in service users
Mental health service provision for single homeless people
Findings from a freedom of information-based study
Exploring the effect of a therapy dog in a group for young people experiencing anxiety
Enhancing nurses’ knowledge of the use of canine-assisted therapy in healthcare settings
The relevance of practitioners providing trauma-informed care for rough sleepers
The symptoms of PTSD for rough sleepers and adopting a trauma-informed approach to care
Supporting young people who are leaving child and adolescent mental health services
Enhance your understanding of the benefits of personalised care planning
Providing specialist clinical support for adoptive parents and adoption professionals
The core aspects of the role of a specialist practitioner lead for adoption in a CAMHS team
Features
Young onset dementia: how to spot it, and the symptoms you might not expect
Providing support for patients and their families, who crave tailored, age-appropriate care
Workplace aggression: how to handle difficult colleagues and when to raise concerns
What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour is affecting morale and patient care
Sleep deprived? How to get a good rest, whatever your shift pattern
Find out what aids good sleep, whether you’re working nights or days
Gloves off: how to implement greener infection control with one small change
RCN Nursing Award winner Robert Vicente’s tips on cutting waste while maintaining safety
When patients withhold facts: how to spot untruths and encourage openness
‘White lies’ can jeopardise care, but they may just be a way to avoid judgement
‘Start with just one act of kindness’: meet the RCN Nurse of the Year 2022
Alison Bunce created a community initiative that puts compassion first
Opinion
Self harm: new guidance to help in your care of the vulnerable
New NICE guidance offers advice on caring for people who have self-harmed
Does my manager have the right to phone me when I am off sick?
We explain your rights and obligations, plus how often is too often when it comes to contact
What nurses’ strikes will mean for those who didn’t vote for them
How action will work and how those providing life-preserving care can cross picket lines
Students
Clinical placement in theatres: what should I expect and how can I make the most of it?
Perioperative care may seem daunting, but it’s a dynamic and supportive place to learn
What does the NHS nurses’ strike mean for nursing students?
As nurses prepare for a walk-out, can students take part and how will it affect placements
Studying with a neurodivergent condition: what happened when I disclosed my status
People often learn to mask autism, but disclosure should open up access to vital support
Careers
Virtual wards: what are they and what do they mean for different nursing roles?
Services combine remote, hands-on and holistic nursing care – with new roles to match
Are you a super-helper? How to ditch the guilt and avoid burnout
Super-helpers won’t say no to helping people even when it affects their well-being
What does an occupational health nurse do and could it be the role for me?
Find out about a varied career that can be in the NHS or anywhere in the world of work