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Why a radical workforce review is needed for mental health
Can the number of nurses ever keep pace with demand on mental health services?
11 Feb 2022
Single-sex spaces: why we need a balanced discussion on women’s and trans rights
Call for the NMC to exit Stonewall’s diversity programme shows how polarised the debate is
16 Dec 2021
Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care
All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience
15 Dec 2021
Why ‘Seni’s law’ will help mental health units reduce dangers of restraint
The new law identifies topics that must be included in mental health staff training
10 Dec 2021
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
10 Nov 2021
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Nursing Awards: a truly global mental health practitioner of our times
Meet the winner of the Mental Health Nursing category of the RCN Nursing Awards 2021
12 Oct 2021
Mental health reforms must address racial disparities in experiences of care
Many black people’s first crisis interaction with the mental health sector involves police
11 Oct 2021
Glove use: the COVID-19-driven habit we need to break
The pandemic has blurred understanding of guidance, so it’s time we were clear on the basics
09 Jun 2021
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
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
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
09 Feb 2021
Patient suicide: why nurses need colleagues’ support to grieve
The suicide of a patient can have a devastating effect and provoke feelings of failure
10 Dec 2020
Prioritising nurse safety not only protects staff, but patients too
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that safe staffing and proper PPE mean better care
27 Oct 2020
Calling 111 before accessing emergency care is a barrier to treating mental health
Trials aimed at reducing transmission of COVID-19 could have a negative effect on some
07 Sep 2020
Could survivor’s guilt be a lasting impact for patients recovering from COVID-19?
Research nurses say some patients experience anxiety and guilt after discharge
09 Jul 2020
Coping with the death of a colleague: advice and support for nurses
How to deal with bereavement at work and where to go for support
09 Jun 2020
Less safe in lockdown: how nurses can help people facing an escalation of domestic...
Advice on spotting when someone is trapped in an abusive household, and what to do about it
28 May 2020
Connect with nature and brighten darkest days
Taking part in a challenge to spend time closer to nature can reduce stress and depression
20 May 2020