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Fund set up for families of Filipino NHS workers lost in pandemic
Target of £20,000 to help Philippines families of staff who die from COVID-19
29 May 2020
Money worries, stress and inadequate breaks common among nurses in Wales – survey
Public Health Wales poll prompts calls for greater investment in staff well-being
28 May 2020
General practice nursing: QNI sets standards for new staff
Queen’s Nursing Institute says they will act as a guide for nurses and employers
28 May 2020
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COVID-19: PPE harder to access for BAME nurses
RCN survey uncovers stark inequalities in provision of personal protective equipment
28 May 2020
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COVID-19: nurse and doctor marry in ‘surreal’ wedding at their workplace
Couple tie the knot in hospital chapel after wedding plans were scuppered by the pandemic
27 May 2020
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Skincare advice for nurses during COVID-19 pandemic
Guidance on dealing with the ravages of extra handwashing and PPE use
26 May 2020
Evidence and Practice
Biological basis of child health 3: development of the cardiovascular system and...
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the cardiovascular system...
18 May 2020
Biological basis of child health 2: fertilisation, prenatal development and birth
The period from fertilisation to birth is crucial in the development of an individual
09 Apr 2020
Biological basis of child health 1: understanding the cell and genetics
An introduction to cell biology and genetics for children’s nurses
09 Mar 2020
Evaluating a nurse-led sleep support intervention to reduce melatonin prescribing in...
Why you should read this article • To recognise the effects of sleep deprivation on parents...
24 Feb 2020
Role of school nurses in identifying and supporting children and young people with...
Why you should read this article • To recognise role of school nurses in mental health...
11 Feb 2020
Non-biological lesbian mothers’ experiences of accessing healthcare for their children
This group often experiences positive and negative interactions with healthcare professionals
27 Jan 2020
Features
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COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
29 May 2020
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COVID-19: how nurses can facilitate advance care planning
Conversations about end of life care are important for the patient and those close to them
13 Apr 2020
Plans for US-style project for parents with babies in neonatal intensive care units
Applications for the Sweeney Programme are being sought from UK NICUs for the first time
31 Mar 2020
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The RCNi Nurse Awards 2020 can help put you and your specialty in the spotlight
2019's Child health category winner wants to inspire others to be innovative
06 Dec 2019
How a healthcare assistant made the operating theatre a less scary place for children
Award-winner Lisa Morgan's innovations help to ease the anxieties of children
09 Oct 2019
Charity helps children’s transition to adult services
Specialist nurses funded by the Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity are helping to care for children with long-term conditions and smooth their transition to adult services
28 Aug 2019
Opinion
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COVID-19: the challenges for children's nurses
Social isolation and anxiety about contagion may have psychological effects on children and nurses
24 Apr 2020
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COVID-19: how it is affecting children and what nurses can do to help
Children may be anxious during the crisis, particularly when attending hospital
02 Apr 2020
A network for students to support each other
How children’s nursing students benefit from sharing their knowledge in online chat groups
20 Mar 2020
Students
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COVID-19: what nursing students will need most as they join the emergency register
Reassurance and support from healthcare professionals, universities and our peers is vital
10 Apr 2020
Your first presentation: a nursing student’s guide to speaking at conferences
How presenting can help you develop critical thinking skills, plus tips for preparing
27 Sep 2019
Is it time to make MMR vaccination compulsory?
Nurses need to counteract the anti-vaccination movement’s propaganda
24 May 2019
Careers
Odds on favourite: my new career as a nurse at the British Racing School
Nurse Sharon Mott took on a challenge in agreeing to create a role where she is responsible for the health and well-being of young would-be jockeys and grooms at a horse racing school
07 Jan 2019
Type 1 diabetes in children: how effective is using a smartphone app?
Study examined the efficacy of Euglyca app aimed at children and young people
31 Jan 2020
How ready are young people with cardiac conditions to move to adult services?
And what about the parents?
16 Dec 2019