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Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion
Nurse understaffing raises risk of post-surgical pressure ulcers
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Struck off: hospital nurse jailed for stealing more than £100,000 from three patients
I was blinded by the money but am a good nurse, Kelvin Ramasta told NMC
Nurse understaffing raises risk of post-surgical pressure ulcers
Understaffed surgical wards also have higher mortality rates, research finds
Toll of high-pressure court work means many nurses quit – or intend to
Learning disability nurses tell survey about struggles with Court of Protection work
Nurse-led study will investigate hypnosis used to ease post-colectomy pain
Ana-Maria Toth will examine the use of hypnosis as an alternative to pain medication
Nurses invited to apply for £30k funded learning disability research study
RCN Foundation funds study into learning disability nursing’s impact on patient outcomes
New anti-racism award launched after nurse’s landmark tribunal
The Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-racism Award will support nurse-led projects
Analysis
Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion
How do pay and career progression compare, and when is the right time to step up?
How to make flexible working work for you and your team
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
Working from home: how to make it a reality
With flexible arrangements firmly on the NHS agenda, could home working work for you?
Using instant messaging apps at work: what are the advantages and risks?
Advice on using services such as WhatsApp safely in healthcare settings
Thinking of leaving the NHS – what you and your manager should do first
RCN survey reveals 45% of nursing staff are considering leaving the NHS
What would Labour do for us? Wes Streeting explains party’s plans for health and care
Read our interview with the man who wants to be health and social care secretary
Journal scan
Depression linked to genes associated with mood, anxiety
People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study suggests
Probiotics and xylitol gum can’t replace antibiotics
Using probiotics and xylitol chewing gum to alleviate sore throats as an alternative to antibiotics appears to have no effect, a study shows
Self-harm a sign of emotional pain rather than cry for help
Most people who self-harm do so as a way to deal with emotional distress rather than as a cry for help, research suggests
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