Nursing Children and Young People
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Malaria vaccine: why we should keep some perspective with children and COVID-19
Malaria kills 260,000 children under five a year in Africa, so a new vaccine is a life-...
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Call for night shift nurses to be part of type 2 diabetes study
Researchers aim to develop intervention to improve health of workers living with the disease
NHS pay award: will nurses in England vote for industrial action?
RCN ballot opens next month and the results will inform next steps in pay dispute
Former nurses offered £1,000 incentive to return to practice in England
But the RCN calls for urgent action to address why so many nurses leave the profession
NHS pay: industrial action one step closer as union enters dispute process
Nurses angry at ministers’ imposition of ‘insulting’ 3% pay rise in Wales, claims RCN
Nurses’ determination praised, but senior leaders urge staff to look after well-being
Letter of support acknowledges ongoing pressures as difficult winter approaches
Essay mills to be banned: crackdown announced on ‘completely unethical’ online services
Impact of market for ready-written nursing essays has been worrying universities
Evidence and Practice
Enhancing knowledge of mental health issues among children’s nursing students:...
Why you should read this article: • To understand the experiences of children and young...
What is ECMO and how can it save the sickest of children?
ECMO can support children with primary respiratory and cardiac failure
Biological basis of child health 14: the immune system, vaccines, allergy and disease
The 14th in a series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on the immune system
Structure and functions of the skin, and common children’s skin conditions
The 13th in our series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on the skin
Supporting the transition from nursing student to newly qualified children’s nurse
A look at the challenges in the transition to children’s nurse and support strategies
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
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
Malaria vaccine: why we should keep some perspective with children and COVID-19
Malaria kills 260,000 children under five a year in Africa, so a new vaccine is a life-changer
‘And your name is?’: why children’s nurses should ask accompanying adults this question
Calling someone accompanying an unwell child ‘mum’ or ‘dad’ can be disrespectful or wrong
COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children aged 12-15: what school nurses need to know
UK’s chief medical officers considered transmission risks and side effects
Students
I secured my dream role while still a second-year – tips on finding your first job
How I secured my first post-registration nurse role, and advice on how you can too
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
Careers
Becoming a nurse prescriber: how it could take your career in unexpected directions
Find out what you need to do to be qualified to practise as a non-medical prescriber
What does a scrub nurse do – and could you be one?
Perioperative practitioners, or theatre nurses, work in anaesthetics, surgery or recovery
What are transferable skills and how can I use them to get my next nursing role?
Learn to identify and develop the skills you use day-to-day that can open up career options