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Nasogastric tube feeding under restraint: practical guidance for children’s nurses
Advice on how to minimise the distress caused by nasogastric tube feeding under restraint
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Nurses’ strike: will the army be called in to keep NHS services running?
Defence officials may be looking at how military personnel could fill in for nurses
Flexible working offered to NHS nurses going through the menopause
‘Taboos need to be broken,’ says NHS England as health body publishes menopause guidance
Comedians, MPs and public show their support for nurses’ strike
Rob Delaney, Diane Abbott and Dane Baptiste among those expressing solidarity
NHS pay: ‘Best and final’ offer falls short of nurses’ demand, so what can union do now?
RCN leaders plan their next move after Scottish Government unveils improved offer
First dates announced for nurses’ strike action in December
Strikes on Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Lucy Letby trial: nurses tell court they did not administer insulin to premature baby
Child F’s heart rate surged and his blood glucose dropped dangerously after IV feed
Evidence and Practice
Nasogastric tube feeding under restraint: practical guidance for children’s nurses
Advice on how to minimise the distress caused by nasogastric tube feeding under restraint
Prevention of dental caries in children and young people
Read about evidence-based guidance on dental hygiene and prevention of dental caries
Child abuse linked to faith or belief: working towards recognition in practice
Nurses need to be aware of the alerting signs of child abuse linked to faith or belief
Community children’s nursing: developing a bespoke model of post-registration education
Curricula to support postgraduate development need to be responsive, flexible and adaptable
Prevention of malnutrition and faltering growth in children and young people
Regular surveillance of child growth can prevent or identify malnutrition
Day surgery admissions pathway for children and young people with learning disabilities
Enhance your awareness of the positive effects of a bespoke admission process
Features
Why I became a children’s nurse – and why I still love it
Six nurses reveal why they chose children’s nursing and why it remains so rewarding
Children and smacking: what changes to the law mean for your practice
Where each UK country stands, and how to respond if you see a child smacked by an adult
Effective communication with children and young people: tips and tricks
How to engage with younger patients and ensure they understand their care
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?
Specialist nurse team’s sleep project helps children with severe learning disabilities
Nurses trained as sleep counsellors and ran online workshops to support families and carers
Workplace aggression: how to handle difficult colleagues and when to raise concerns
What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour is affecting morale and patient care
Opinion
Post-incident debriefing: how to demonstrate your professionalism and empathy
Tips on adapting your communication to send the right signals, and why reassurance is key
Crisis brings inspiration in children’s mental health care
Specialist team set up to help children after COVID lockdowns led to severe problems
The resilience of the nursing workforce has been sorely tested over the summer
Long-term health consequences of the pandemic for children are coming to the fore
Students
What does the NHS nurses’ strike mean for nursing students?
As nurses prepare for a walk-out, can students take part and how will it affect placements
Studying with a neurodivergent condition: what happened when I disclosed my status
People often learn to mask autism, but disclosure should open up access to vital support
Different routes into nursing – how do they work and what is my best option?
We explain the alternatives, from degrees to direct entry and the nursing associate pathway
Careers
Are you a super-helper? How to ditch the guilt and avoid burnout
Super-helpers won’t say no to helping people even when it affects their well-being
Having trouble accessing clinical supervision? You’re not alone
How to overcome the barriers to supervision and help maintain a healthy workforce
Becoming a leader: what I’ve learned about making change happen
Tips on effective leadership from a nurse who had ‘no plan B’ but challenged herself