Sexual violence: a trauma-informed approach for mental health nurses
Effects of sexual violence on survivors and the principles of trauma-informed care
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Nurses urged to join virtual march on Downing Street in pay protest
Online event on 22 April will demand government reconsider recommendation for 1% pay rise
21 Apr 2021
RCN chief temporarily steps back from role after cycling accident
General secretary Dame Professor Donna Kinnair on sick leave to recover from injuries
21 Apr 2021
Free mentoring: bid to boost diversity in senior nursing roles
Support for Filipino nurses hoping for career progression to UK profession’s top jobs
20 Apr 2021
Nurses help to design kit bag that saves time for community staff
Resource is infection control compliant and enables nurses to carry everything in one place
20 Apr 2021
Muckamore Abbey Hospital: seven face prosecution for alleged offences against patients
Northern Irish hospital cares for adults with severe learning disabilities
19 Apr 2021
Student covers cost of nursing degree through Instagram appeal
Crowdfunding plea raises thousands after failed attempt to get student loan
19 Apr 2021
Evidence and Practice
Sexual violence: a trauma-informed approach for mental health nurses
Effects of sexual violence on survivors and the principles of trauma-informed care
06 Apr 2021
Digital monitoring alongside psychosocial interventions in patients who self-harm
Service evaluation of the potential for digital self-monitoring of patients’ well-being
30 Mar 2021
Staff perspectives on using the Recovery Star in mental health inpatient rehabilitation
Recovery Star is a staff tool to support recovery of adults using mental health services
02 Mar 2021
Substance use disorder: evaluating the Addiction Recovery Coaching exercise programme
A service evaluation undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of the ARC exercise programme
16 Feb 2021
Open access
Using team formulation in mental health practice
Evidence and techniques for team formulation in therapeutic work
02 Feb 2021
Effects of dance on mood and potential of dance as a mental health intervention
Mental health nurses could consider using dance as a mental health intervention
26 Jan 2021
Features
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
15 Apr 2021
Mental health: delivering specialist support and care for military veterans
New service Op COURAGE provides specialist services for veterans
05 Apr 2021
Storytelling: a way to build therapeutic relationships in mental health settings
How storytelling offers positive mental health benefits and is a useful de-escalation tool
16 Feb 2021
Glove use and vaccinations: what the COVID-19 guidance says
There has been some confusion over whether gloves should be worn by vaccinators
15 Feb 2021
COVID-19 vaccination: your guide to consent
Managing this vital part of the roll-out, plus the process for those who lack capacity
08 Feb 2021
Older people abuse: how nurses can spot the signs and what to do about it
It is vital that nurses recognise abuse, be it physical, emotional, financial or sexual
03 Feb 2021
Opinion
Face masks: how nurses can overcome the communication barrier and reassure patients
Compulsory face coverings pose particular challenges when patients are deaf or have dementia
01 Mar 2021
Have your say on Mental Health Act reforms
Nurses can contribute to the white paper consultation on replacing the Mental Health Act 1983
19 Feb 2021
How to address mental health issues in people with cancer during COVID-19
Macmillan Cancer Support offers well-being advice for patients and nursing teams
11 Feb 2021
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
25 Mar 2021
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
19 Mar 2021
Please don’t call me ‘the student’
Nursing students have names – and an expectation to be part of the healthcare team too
02 Mar 2021
Careers
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
01 Apr 2021
Mental health nursing in primary care: could you take an advanced role at a GP surgery?
Discover the advanced role that helps raise the profile of mental health services
25 Mar 2021
Mental health and well-being: nurse’s initiative helps rugby players tackle their issues
State of Mind charity has potentially saved dozens of lives
11 Mar 2021