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Attitudes of dual diagnosis service users to mobile apps that aid treatment adherence
Aims To examine the response of dual diagnosis service users towards the development of a...
Newsroom
BME nurses in London face more discrimination than in the rest of England, RCN claims
NHS employers in London cannot dismiss racism as merely a minority issue, college says
NHS staff in England pay almost £70 million in parking charges – in just one year
NHS trusts' parking fees are a tax on hard-pressed workers, says union
RCN calls for clarity over nurses’ employment rights after the UK leaves the EU
Workers’ rights among healthcare benefits at risk once UK is outside the EU, says RCN
‘Better financial support could encourage more people into nursing career’
Health Education England’s RePAIR report recommends targeted funds for prospective students
The public needs an NHS 111-style mental health phone line, say MPs
Mental health nurses would be among professionals handling calls, cross-party group says
Concern over digital app that promises nurses’ services on demand
Entrepreneur claims nursing app offers nurses flexibility – but RCN fears for their rights
Evidence and Practice
Attitudes of dual diagnosis service users to mobile apps that aid treatment adherence
Aims To examine the response of dual diagnosis service users towards the development of a...
A tool to track links between menstruation and mental health
It is widely accepted that the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle affects the mental...
The use of robotic animals in dementia care: challenges and ethical dilemmas
This article looks at robotic pets and how they can be used in dementia care. The research...
Measuring complexity and quantity of community caseloads
The caseloads of members of community mental health teams are growing in size and complexity...
Solution-oriented learning: an approach that promotes motivation and resilience
This article explores the use of solution-oriented learning as an approach to coping with...
Reported outcomes for young people who mentor their peers: a literature review
Mental health issues among young people are increasing and many young people will require...
Features
The Tavistock Clinic: where Sigmund Freud continues to influence nurses
Influenced by the Vienna-based ‘new psychology’ approach 100 years ago, the Tavistock Clinic...
Special Recognition: An award for a mental health champion
Mark Field has been honoured with the RCNi Nurse Awards’ first-ever Special Recognition Award
Integrated training could be the key to unlocking parity of esteem
A round-table discussion shed light on the importance of training in improving outcomes
Helping service users to help themselves with cognitive analytic therapy
Mental health nurse Steve Taylor’s dissatisfaction with therapeutic interventions for his...
Mental health unit rewarded for turnaround efforts
Brookside Adolescent Inpatient Unit's busy 18 months topped off with RCNi Nurse Awards...
My experience as a mental health service user is invaluable to my role
Naz Islam is part of our Commitment to Carers winning team in the RCNi Nurse Awards 2018
Opinion
Is having just one World Mental Health Day a year enough?
Colin Parish argues that additional long-term funding is crucial to ensure mental health...
Holiday charity helps military veterans cope with post traumatic stress disorder
Former army nurse Chris Buswell says time away helped him cope with grief and work-related...
We can de-stigmatise mental ill health if we’re willing to learn from the past
History has so much to tell us about modern medical and social attitudes to mental health
Students
On the front line with a paramedic
A day spent shadowing a paramedic showed the complex range of skills this role requires, and...
What to do when words fail
Communication problems are not uncommon when people with complex needs are admitted to...
Going outside your comfort zone can help connect with patients
By learning more about football, mental health nursing student Felicity Allman was able to...
Careers
I am proud of the nurses my ex-students have become
'I want to see more mental health nurses doing research and building their own evidence base'
'Take the risks to better your career prospects'...
Senior lecturer Nicola Evans, on how taking all opportunities can provide the best outcomes...
60 seconds with military mental health nurse Diane Palmer
Always aim high, and be an inspirational leader who students and staff can trust and learn...