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Developing a global nursing network for rare diseases to enhance patient care
Overview of rare and undiagnosed diseases and challenges experienced by patients and families
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Recommended 5.5% pay rise approved for nurses in Wales
Award receives tepid response from RCN Wales, which will now ask members if it’s enough
Lucy Letby: what is the purpose of the public inquiry?
Thirlwall Inquiry will examine events at trust and hear evidence from parents and staff
How far do you walk at work? Fitness and foot care tips for long shifts
Taking care of your feet and choosing the best shoes for you
Nurse used funds from patient activity budget to pay for staff party
NMC panel hands out two-month suspension, but finds nurse is not ‘inherently dishonest’
Nurses’ uniforms: what do scrubs say about the nursing identity?
The latest Nursing Standard podcast looks at the changing image and nature of the profession
Nursing job profiles: nurses won’t know review outcome until 2025
Band 4-6 revised profiles will be published after review of all bands is complete
Evidence and Practice
Developing a global nursing network for rare diseases to enhance patient care
Overview of rare and undiagnosed diseases and challenges experienced by patients and families
How to undertake respiratory auscultation with infants and children
Refreshing nurses’ knowledge of the purpose and components of a respiratory assessment
Understanding and supporting young people exposed to online misinformation about eczema
Nurses should direct young people to trustworthy sources to protect them from misinformation
Enhancing service provision for looked-after children and young people in Doncaster
How a team of nurse specialists is providing holistic care for looked-after children
Features
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
Child deaths: how to cope with your own feelings when a patient dies
Three children's nurses share how they manage their emotions after a patient’s death
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries
Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment
How nurses can help prepare children for the death of a parent with cancer
Honest conversations with children about end of life can help them cope with grief
Opinion
Mpox: should UK be worried and are nursing staff at increased risk?
How to spot signs, identify risk factors and understand the treatment options
Extra shifts: would you be willing to do more to help clear the NHS backlog?
NHS staff already work over their hours, often unpaid to help cut patient waiting times
Why family-centred care is vital when a child’s health depends on technology
Offering support and understanding needs is a key part of the role of a children’s nurse
Students
Struggle with maths? How to improve your skills
Our panel offers advice for students who struggle with numerical calculations
Uniform rules: when should ‘professionalism’ outrank individuality?
Weighing up policy requirements for students with views on tattoos, false nails and lashes
Research terms explained: from methodology to Boolean operators
Tips for students on learning the correct terminology to underpin patient care
Careers
Clinical nurse educator: skills, experience and the pay for the role
We look at how CNEs help develop the workforce by sharing their expertise
Is your manager toxic towards you? How to spot the signs and what to do about them
Advice on what to do if you’ve had enough of working for an undermining boss
Band 8: I’m ambitious to get there, but what should I expect and how do I step up?
How to take the opportunity to have wider influence on the quality and direction of care