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NHS teamwork in the pandemic: how is it for you?
Study asks nurses how COVID-19 has affected the functioning of clinical teams
Rules relaxed on recruiting overseas nurses
RCN cautions that change risks damaging health and care systems of developing countries
Some respirator masks issued to staff may not be safe, government warns
Healthcare providers told to stop using certain FFP3 respirator masks, pending checks
COVID-19 and staff well-being: last chance to share your experiences in our survey
Tell Nursing Standard how the pandemic has affected your health at work
Coronavirus ‘can remain active on nurses’ uniforms for up to 72 hours’
Study suggests work clothes should be washed on site to prevent contamination in homes
Further pay boost for nurses in Scotland, as government announces interim rise
Increase intended as stopgap, with Agenda for Change pay negotiations delayed
Evidence and Practice
Staff perspectives on using the Recovery Star in mental health inpatient rehabilitation...
Why you should read this article: • To learn about the Recovery Star and how its use can...
Substance use disorder: evaluating the Addiction Recovery Coaching exercise programme
A service evaluation undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of the ARC exercise programme
Using team formulation in mental health practice
Why you should read this article: • To understand the potential uses and benefits of team...
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
A national survey of psychiatric intensive care, low secure and locked rehabilitation...
Why you should read this article: • To learn about the differences between psychiatric...
Nurse leadership in implementing digital change in an Irish mental health service
The implementation of an electronic health record system in a private mental health service
Features
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
Glove use and vaccinations: what the COVID-19 guidance says
There has been some confusion over whether gloves should be worn by vaccinators
COVID-19 vaccination: your guide to consent
Managing this vital part of the roll-out, plus the process for those who lack capacity
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
How to use social media to get health messages to patients and the public
Use digital technology to support self-management and communicate with hard-to-reach groups
How a beauty salon boosts creativity and recovery on a psychiatric intensive care unit
Shannon Ward’s move into beauty therapy helps patients to better mental health and recovery
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
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
Mental health nursing research unit offers nurses chance to develop skills and knowledge
New dedicated unit can support nurses in becoming more active in clinical research
Students
Music and dementia: how playlists can promote person-centred care
Learn how to promote sensitive, tailored use of music in care settings
Becoming a dad during a pandemic – and the final year of a nursing degree
Born during lockdown, my baby boy is helping me learn how to balance studying and family life
Team Nightingale: why I’ll never forget what I learned nursing in a COVID field hospital
Nursing student Nathan Harrison has seen what supportive multidisciplinary teams can achieve
Careers
Gender-based violence nursing: this rewarding new role and its responsibilities
A nursing career that’s improving the healthcare experience of domestic abuse survivors
Looking for a fresh career challenge? Come to our virtual job fairs
Meet nursing employers online, take part in live discussions and earn CPD credits
COVID-19 and mental health: retaining and recruiting nurses now and beyond the pandemic
New plan for England highlights the ‘unique selling points’ of mental health nursing