Nursing Children and Young People
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Digital nutrition awareness tool: development of the Pedi R-MAPP
Enhancing nurses’ knowledge of risk screening tools in acute and primary care settings
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Pressure ulcers: tips for avoiding preventable harm
Tissue viability nurse consultant Julie Tyrer talks about risk assessment tools
NHS pay: delays to salary uplifts to end
Wes Streeting promises timely pay decision, but RCN wary of ‘language of austerity’
New nurses should begin their careers on band 6 – and more than £37,000 a year
£7K pay uplift for new nurses would attract brilliance, says RCN chief
COVID-19 inquiry: nurses describe scenes ‘from hell’ on wards
Former national adviser tells inquiry about trauma of nurses’ experiences in the pandemic
Southport attack: what I’ve learned about coping after a tragic incident
A nurse who provided care after the stabbings in Southport discusses the effects of trauma
5.5% pay rise isn’t enough: NHS staff tell union leaders they reject 2024-25 award
RCN members in show of resolve over this year’s delayed pay rise
Evidence and Practice
Digital nutrition awareness tool: development of the Pedi R-MAPP
Enhancing nurses’ knowledge of risk screening tools in acute and primary care settings
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
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
When should nursing staff refuse to treat a patient?
Our panel discusses duty and safety when it comes to racist or violent patients
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
Students
Are you a visual or aural learner? How to make the most of your learning style
Find out how identifying your style can help you be a more effective learner
Nurse in charge for the day – what I learned on my social care placement
A taste of nurse leadership and a chance to learn outside of a ward setting
I’m struggling to get my e-PAD signed off – what can I do?
How to make sure your practice assessment document is more than a tick-box exercise
Careers
Nurse consultant: what does it take to reach this high-level role?
How to plan ahead to gain the skills and experience required
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