Nursing Children and Young People
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Will – and should – children receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
There’s no consensus on vaccinating children but school nurses will be key
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Nursing uniform in England could be standardised next summer
Consultation shows majority of nurses back a common NHS uniform – with one clear favourite
Nurse says celebrate NHS and ‘fight for its future’ at protests on its 73rd anniversary
Holly Turner urges staff to campaign for fair pay and patient safety on 3 July
High-earning nurse convicted of sick pay fraud is spared jail
Band 8c nurse Sheila Loveridge gets 16-month suspended sentence for defrauding NHS of £38,500
House prices rose six times faster than average nurse’s pay over past decade – report
Researchers say prospect of nurses getting on property ladder ‘now almost inconceivable’
COVID-19 vaccinations to be mandatory for all nurses working in care homes
Staff will be given 16 weeks to be vaccinated or face redeployment or possible dismissal
I vow to champion nurses’ pay and safe staffing – next RCN president
Denise Chaffer says she is determined all areas of nursing get the recognition they deserve
Evidence and Practice
Children and young people’s experiences of having a sibling with complex health needs
A literature review of the experiences of the siblings of children with complex health needs
What is the nurse’s role in supporting young people’s sexual health?
Young people should have access to education, assessment and treatment for sexual health
Neonatal abdominal X-rays: indications, procedure and interpretation
How to investigate suspected abdominal conditions in neonates
Biological basis of child health 11: anatomy, physiology and development of the senses
This article, the 11th in the Biological basis of child health series, focuses on the senses
CPD: evaluating a masterclass for band 5 children’s nurses
Factors to consider when developing CPD opportunities for band 5 children’s nurses
Can a clinical skills facilitator improve staff retention in a children’s hospital?
A supportive clinical environment is important to enhance practice
Features
COVID-19 leadership challenges: experiences of nurses from minority ethnic backgrounds
Five nursing professionals describe how the pandemic affected their work, teams and patients
Nurses and stress: how performing arts skills can improve self-care and communication
Training given by actors is helping NHS staff to look after themselves better
Nurses’ time to shine: how to get started on your RCN Nursing Awards entry
Advice from winners, nominees and our chair of judges to help you celebrate your achievements
Hand hygiene: how can you be sure your workplace is getting it right?
Compliance is critical to patient safety, but monitoring it is far from straightforward
Care of sick children: what nurses need to know when calming anxious parents
Parental anxiety can transfer to a sick child, so parents need to feel supported and calm
Nurses play key role in UK children’s hospital becoming first in Europe to achieve award
Nottingham Children’s Hospital gains Pathway to Excellence accreditation
Opinion
Will – and should – children receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
There’s no consensus on vaccinating children but school nurses will be key
Sharps injuries: what nurses need to know about the risks
Training is needed to reduce avoidable injuries and minimise infection risks
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
Students
How resuscitation training can ease the transition from student to newly qualified nurse
Staffordshire University’s free courses offer a way to keep in touch with former students
How to make the most of your first clinical placement
COVID-19 delayed Lenka Huntley’s experience until her second year – here’s how she coped
Second-year studies amid a global pandemic: making up for missed placements
Online lectures and lessons are now the norm, but can our clinical skills meet expectations?
Careers
Nurse burnout: the course helping staff to be advocates for self-care among colleagues
Course aims to meet nurses’ emotional needs using clinical supervision model
Children and young people’s health needs must be central post-pandemic
New RCN professional lead for children and young people Peta Clark sets out her priorities
Island nursing: why it’s rich in career opportunities as well as work-life balance
A nurse explains the professional rewards of finding a job on a small island