Nursing Children and Young People
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Sepsis in children: how to spot the signs and take immediate action
Children often present with atypical symptoms, delaying treatment
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RSV cases are already high – are you prepared for a possible winter surge?
How to manage symptoms and risk of seasonal lower respiratory tract infections in children
Staff COVID-19 booster vaccination programme: what you need to know
Nurse in Wales becomes one of the first people in the UK to receive a booster vaccine
What all nurses have to gain from learning disabilities training
Our podcast looks at what's behind mandatory training, plus strategies from specialist nurses
We say NHS pay award is unacceptable – verdict of clear majority voting in RCN ballot
Union weighs options as it urges ministers to ‘do the right thing’ for staff on AfC contracts
Bronchiolitis: how to recognise red flag symptoms requiring emergency care
Updated NICE guidance focuses on diagnosis, red flag symptoms and when to seek emergency care
NMC frauds: the 11 bogus registrants whose cases tricked the nursing regulator
Regulator moves against sham nurses, after one was able to practise for two decades
Evidence and Practice
Supporting the transition from nursing student to newly qualified children’s nurse
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Educational requirements of nurses providing care to children with complex needs
Numbers of children with complex needs has increased and many are cared for in the community
Living with lymphoedema: children’s and young people’s perspectives
Lymphoedema has a profound effect on daily life, body image and self-esteem
How should nurses discuss substance use with children and young people?
Good communication is essential to elicit accurate information and optimise care
Bereavement and children’s mental health: recognising the effects of early parental loss
Effects of early parental death on mental health and implications for healthcare practice
The endocrine system and common childhood endocrinopathies
The 12th in our biological basis of child health series focuses on the endocrine system
Features
Sexual exploitation of children: how to raise concerns
NSPCC warns of a rise in cases of child exploitation during the pandemic
A day in the life: nursing at a special school for pupils with learning disabilities
Anxious children, COVID-19 scares and hospital admissions all in a day’s challenges
How to spot and act on the red flag signs of childhood cancer
Potential cases can be easily missed in primary care as symptoms mirror common ailments
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
Opinion
Flu vaccination: what are the changes in this year’s programme?
The biggest immunisation campaign ever is about to launch, amid fears about NHS capacity
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
Pre-conception health: how nurses can educate women to promote informed choices
We should make pre-conception health, education and care part of our practice
Students
Safeguarding demystified: a beginner’s guide
It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?
How to be clear: communication tips for compassionate care and effective teamwork
Advice on adapting your communication style to the needs of patients and colleagues
Advance rotas for students: improving work-life balance and the placement experience
How an allocated shift rostering approach can benefit students and placement areas
Careers
Mental health nursing on an island: helping children cope with anxiety and crisis
Mental health nurse Laura Matthews’ book helps children handle difficult feelings
Fancy a new job? Come to our careers fair and you might even go home with an offer
Explore your options and meet a variety of nurse employers keen to recruit
Becoming an advanced clinical practitioner: what you need to know
From the four pillars to credentialing, what it takes to achieve advanced practice