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Patient death linked to lack of repositioning: patient in bed is tended to by nurse

Patient death due partly to repositioning plan being ignored

Coroner’s report says patient developed septicaemia after lack of adherence to care plan

Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent East, made the case for new legislation to protect the ‘nurse’ job title in a private members bill in the House of Commons

Bill to legally protect ‘nurse’ job title clears first hurdle in parliament

Labour MP Dawn Butler proposed legislation to ensure only registered nurses use the title

NMC transformation plan: headquarters name plate of the nurse regulator

Is the NMC starting to serve you better, six months on from ‘toxic culture’ report?

Troubled regulator says it is striving to do better. We look at the evidence

Nursing band 5 and 6 roles: illustration showing a nurse in scrubs stepping from a platform labelled band 5 to one marked band 6, with bands 4 and 3 behind them

Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion

How do pay and career progression compare, and when is the right time to step up?

Nursing education in crisis: Telford nursing campus may close

Plan to close another nursing campus sparks further concern

University cites financial reasons, as RCN says we can’t afford for nurse supply to shrink

Bill will ensure that only those who are registered with the NMC can call themselves a nurse

New push for legal protection of ‘nurse’ in job titles to protect patients

Bill would make it illegal for anyone to call themselves nurse unless registered with NMC

Evidence and Practice

Suspected sepsis in children and young people: assessment, recognition and when to escalate

Sepsis: assessing recognising and escalating care for children and young people

Update and be ‘sepsis savvy’ with this article on what to do when sepsis is suspected

Open access
Nasogastric tube feeding under physical restraint: understanding the effects on parents and how to support them

Nasogastric tube feeding under physical restraint: understanding the effects on parents

Exploring parents’ conflicting emotional experiences when their child receives NGT feeding

Identifying the body mass index of children awaiting dental surgery under general anaesthetic: an audit

Identifying the BMI of children awaiting dental surgery under general anaesthetic

Nurses’ role in identifying obesity risk and supporting choices about nutrition and activity

Adultification

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Caring for children and young people with inherited cardiac conditions: the evolving role of specialist nurses

Caring for children and young people with inherited cardiac conditions

The evolving role of specialist nurses gives scope for autonomous and innovative practice

Medicines management in children and young people: pharmacological approaches to treat pain

Medicines management in children and young people: pharmacological approaches to pain

An overview of the three main groups of analgesics used in the management of pain

Features

 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

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

A nurse sitting on her own looking sad and upset

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

Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

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

Community nurse arrives at man’s front door. The two greet each other, suggesting a they share a warm bond

Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries

Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment

A young child looks into the distance with tears rolling down their cheek

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

Career, well-being and money worries management: nurses face complex stresses that need to be managed

Feeling under pressure in work or at home? Here’s how setting achievable goals can help

Practical tips if you’re struggling to get your life or career under control

Remote nurse prescribing: a nurse providing patient care remotely sits, wearing a headset with a microphone, as she works on a desktop computer

Remote prescribing: is it ever good practice?

Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance

Regulation of NHS managers: an NHS manager speaks to a staff member at a hospital nurses station

NHS misconduct: it’s time the rules for staff and managers aligned

The proposal for a regulating body that holds managers to account is a step forward

Students

Honest communication with patients: a nurse in scrubs stands with her back to the camera, holding one hand behind her back with her fingers crossed, suggesting not telling the truth

Is it ever okay to lie to protect a patient? Advice for nursing students

Our panel on whether dishonesty is ever acceptable in patient communication

Talking to patients about death: nursing student sits in silence at patient’s bedside

Discussing death: experts’ tips on clear communication – and when to stay quiet 

What to do if you don’t feel ready to broach the topic, and how to manage your own emotions

Help is at hand: apps that help you focus on learning, and maintain your well-being

Help is at hand: apps that help you focus on learning, and maintain your well-being

Our pick of the support apps and digital tools designed to make study and placement easier

Careers

Redeployment in nursing: illustration showing a large hand moving small figures of people around a chess board, suggesting redeploying staff in healthcare settings

Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?

Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth

Nurse appraisal meeting: two nurses in scrubs sit at a table having a discussion, as in a annual appraisal conversation between a manager and staff member

Your annual appraisal: how to prepare and what to expect

Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay

Simulated clinical nursing skills training: a nurse practises taking blood on a manikin in a clinical training session

How do I refresh a clinical skill that I’ve not used in a while? 

Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice

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