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Child health nursing: how to gain recognition for your improvements to patient care
We hope our roll-call of amazing nurses will inspire you to enter the RCNi awards
Newsroom
Why the first 1,001 days are vital to childcare
More than 120 charities say childcare system is at breaking point
Exclusive: Overcoming the barriers to hospital discharge for children with complex needs
More children are remaining in hospital because patients are not supported properly
Postpone Brexit for the sake of our health and social care systems, unions tell PM
RCN calls for a People's Vote, Unison warns of dire consequences if UK crashes out of EU
New CPD guidance is welcome in light of budget cuts, RCN says
Five principles aim to ‘develop knowledge, skills and competencies’ of staff
Jobs guarantees for new nurses would cut agency spending – NHS England
But extent of nurse vacancies is tantamount to assured employment, says RCN
Pay deal ‘may help make up lost ground’ on recruitment and retention
RCN urges pay review body to back ‘robust’ approach to workforce data
Evidence and Practice
A-Z of syndromes: Waardenburg syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome is a genetic disorder that gives people a distinctive appearance
Preparing young people with complex needs and their families for transition to adult...
Improving survival rates for children and young people with complex health needs requires a...
Diagnosing and managing migraine in children and young people
This article gives an overview of migraine in children. It outlines the epidemiology of the...
Communication skills: placement reflections of a children’s nursing student
Reflection is a natural human activity. It is important for nursing students during practice...
Meeting the psychosocial needs of adolescents and their families during a diagnosis of...
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), an oncological condition affecting blood-producing...
Effects of watching cartoons on pain scores in children undergoing venepuncture
Background Children experience pain and restlessness during invasive procedures. Aim To...
Features
Child health nursing: how to gain recognition for your improvements to patient care
We hope our roll-call of amazing nurses will inspire you to enter the RCNi awards
Sir Al Aynsley Green: ‘Why do we have such appalling outcomes for children?’
Sir Aynsley-Green hopes his new book will highlight issues about children’s health and rights
Unpacking a rucksack of worries with the school nurse
With rising numbers of 13-14 year olds being referred to child and adolescent mental health...
RCNi child health award win will 'enhance the nursing visibility in special...
A team who changed commissioners' minds over the value of nursing in special schools...
From graduation to revalidation: my first three years as a nurse
Lauren Philpott’s new book reveals the highs and lows of starting out in nursing
RCN chair: Adamant nurses must use their voice
RCN chair Maria Trewern is full of hope for the profession – and wants to give members more...
Opinion
Have a happy and stress-free Christmas and New Year
It has been a difficult year for nurses, but there are some bright spots on the horizon
Book review: Clinical Pocket Reference: Nursing Care of Children and Young People
Nurse adviser Doreen Crawford reviews Nursing Care of Children and Young People
Out of my comfort zone: supporting a boy whose mother was dying
How children’s nurse Michelle McKay's training helped her offer reassurance and support...
Students
All nurse training should cover communication with children who have learning...
Bespoke training could benefit students and children with learning disabilities
Could overseas communication improve cultural differences in healthcare?
Hearing about nursing practice from students who have travelled abroad has left Chris Steele...
Race to the finishing line is on
Third year nursing student, Chris Steele discusses his hopes and fears for final year
Careers
'Seek a mentor and don't be afraid to ask for feedback'...
GOSH chief nurse discusses why the NHS is something to safeguard and cherish
Scholarship led to national roll out of an innovative communication tool for young...
Joanna Poole on why a Florence Nightingale Emerging Leaders Scholarship improved...
Can acupuncture help to reduce anxiety in children and young people?
Considering the implications of studies into neonatal, child and adolescent health