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Online mindfulness-based interventions and their use in mental health practice
The benefits and limitations of such interventions for people with mental health issues
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Missing nursing student: fifth man arrested, police make fresh appeal to public
Police make renewed appeal for information about Owami Davies, who vanished over a month ago
Petition urges Government to rethink scrapping NHS COVID sick pay
Nurses with long-COVID say the payments were a lifeline providing financial security
Nurses brand call to take on extra cleaning duties ‘ridiculous’ and ‘outrageous’
Hospital’s plan to cover staffing shortages sparks social media backlash
New training will help nurses avoid skin damage from gloves while reducing waste
Free online course for all care settings aims to curb excessive reliance on gloves
New CCTV images of missing nursing student as fourth man arrested
Police release images of Owami Davies on 7 July, the night she disappeared
Survey reveals mental health crisis for nurses in Wales since start of COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly three quarters of staff say their mental health has worsened, sparking retention fears
Evidence and Practice
Online mindfulness-based interventions and their use in mental health practice
The benefits and limitations of such interventions for people with mental health issues
Where do mental health nurses work on registration and in their early career?
Exploring the factors influencing newly registered mental health nurses’ choice of first role
Using quality improvement to enhance mental healthcare
The methods, tools and techniques used in quality improvement with details of a case study
Supporting mental fitness in professional rugby league match officials
Abuse experienced by officials can negatively affect their mental health and well-being
Examining the preventive health-screening activities of mental health nurses
Screening is crucial for early detection of a range of physical conditions and risk factors
Nursing students’ experiences of seeking mental health support: a literature review
Enhance your awareness of the mental health needs of nursing students
Features
How nurses can make a connection with young mental health patients
Nurses’ therapeutic relationship with patients should be seen as a core part of treatment
Diagnostic overshadowing: the menopause and mental health
Menopause may be missed or misdiagnosed, preventing women from receiving the help they need
Integrated care systems: why they’re going to matter to you (if they don’t already)
A seamless health and care system sounds like the perfect plan – but will ICSs work?
Is mental health nursing at risk of becoming a lost profession?
Entrants to the specialty are outnumbered by those leaving at a time of soaring demand
Are children with learning disabilities getting enough mental health support?
Learning disability nurses need to highlight the mental health needs of young people
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
Opinion
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know
Our guide explains the rules on the poll and its potential impact on pay
Staff retention: what would the NHS look like if nurses’ roles were respected?
Stemming the tide of leavers post-COVID will require more than increased overseas recruitment
DNACPR notices: the patient’s role in decision-making and when consent is needed
The discussions required for valid notices, and how patients and their families are involved
Students
Coping with patient death: preparing for your clinical placement
We answer some common questions on care after death and supporting families
Watch: advice for students on supporting your health and well-being
Why common stress tips may not be helpful, and strategies to help you look after yourself
What to expect from a placement in social care
You’ll learn core skills in a nurse-led environment and support people in the community
Careers
Becoming a chief nurse: what I’ve learned in the first year
Taking on a senior leadership role in the wake of a pandemic is not easy – here are my tips
Framework for a career: how general practice nursing is being transformed
A new framework for general practice provides a structure for career and role development
The Admiral Nurse bringing dementia care to Traveller communities
Addressing the challenges to engagement, as well as discrimination