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Online access to RCN research conference now available
Something of interest for every nurse as international nursing conference speeches go online
Childhood cancer study may help nurses to ‘act earlier and save lives’
Research will explore links between time to diagnosis and outcomes
Nursing research: chief nurse wants to hear your ideas
Ruth May’s team at NHS England and NHS Improvement is developing a nursing research strategy
Countdown to the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020
Virtual awards ceremony – and the RCN Nurse of the Year announcement – takes place next week
Mary Seacole among black Britons honoured with special post boxes
Special edition post boxes to mark Black History Month honour contributions of black Britons
Nursing Standard in the running for two health journalism awards
RCNi’s flagship title nominated for Editor of the Year and Podcast of the Year
Evidence and Practice
‘Statistical significance’ in research: wider strategies to interpret findings
Researchers need to focus on reporting meaningful research findings
Self-care while undertaking qualitative nursing research
There should be more awareness about potential risks of such research into sensitive topics
Qualitative research interviewing: reflections on power, silence and assumptions
The challenges a novice researcher faced when collecting data using narrative interviews
Why is imposter syndrome so common among nurse researchers and is it a problem?
Imposter syndrome can be unsettling, particularly with specific exposure or peer review
Clinical academic research internships for nurses and allied health professionals
Determining facilitators and barriers to nurses’ participation and engagement in internships
How to embed a conceptual or theoretical framework into a dissertation study design
The benefits of applying a theoretical framework to a research project
Features
Nurse-led project shows how rewarding a career in cancer research can be
Cancer Research UK senior nurse Ben Hood’s project ignites interest in cancer research role and boosts recruitment
All you need to know about NMC fitness to practise cases
Fitness to practise cases are central to the NMC’s regulation of nursing standards
A day in the life of a clinical research nurse
The shared diaries offer a taste of nursing life and its high points and challenges
Opinion
Research in a time of crisis: keeping my PhD on track
After a candidature hit by climate disaster and COVID-19, a nurse academic shares her journey
COVID-19: research students need support to tackle the uncertainties caused by pandemic
Doctoral candidates face an unclear future, not least in their capacity to complete projects
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
Students
What a career in research nursing can offer
Research is a part of the NHS remit but students have little exposure to it during training
Careers
Here’s why this is an exciting time to be a clinical research nurse
There is more guidance and support now for nurses who want to combine research with practice
Paediatric clinical research advanced nurse practitioner
Lucy Cooper talks about her inspiration and challenges
How to build a career that combines clinical and research skills
Clinical academic nursing is relatively new but growing, with a career framework to match