Nursing Children and Young People
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Best practice in stoma care for neonates, children and young people
Global Paediatric Stoma Nurses Advisory Board has issued guidelines for stoma care
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A national accident prevention strategy for England
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents calls for preventive action across the ages
‘We don’t need Prue Leith to tell us hospital food should get an overhaul’
RCN unimpressed by call for food campaigner and Bake Off judge to review NHS catering
School nurse numbers in UK fall by 30% since 2010
They may be the first person that vulnerable pupils turn to for help, says RCN
Nurses from outside UK tell of negative workplace experiences since Brexit referendum
Foreign staff say prejudice and barriers to career progression might force them out of NHS
Nurse brings wedding day to the ward for mother of the bride
Patient Janet Adams was too unwell to attend ceremony, but didn’t miss out on the occasion
The board game that helps you identify domestic violence and abuse
Nurse lecturer’s learning tool aims to get healthcare staff talking about how they can help
Evidence and Practice
Early recognition and treatment of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children
Nurses should be aware of the presentation and pathophysiology of Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Use of storytelling and audio podcasts in qualitative research
This article discusses the author’s experiences of using an audio podcast to guide and...
Parents’ decision-making about attending an emergency department with their child
Evaluation to explain frequent ED attendance and indicate potential redesigns to services
The importance of protocol-based eye care in the paediatric intensive care unit
With eye care education, nurses can look out for any warning signs of injury or infection
Primary school children’s participation in selecting children’s nursing students
Partnerships between universities and schools can have many mutually beneficial outcomes
Matilda the Musical: the potential value of the arts in children’s nursing education
Musical theatre is a valid way of teaching a difficult topic, such as safeguarding children
Features
Putting wheezy children on a pathway to better health
Nurses in North London have cut the number of children re-admitted with breathing problems
Nurse develops community oxygen-weaning guideline for neonates with chronic lung disease
Joanna Broderick’s award-winning work has improved safety and enhanced patient autonomy
Sports charity uses social prescribing to help young people
A charity is using social prescribing to support vulnerable young people in the community
Reflecting on 30 years of change in children’s nursing
Since Nursing Children and Young People's launch there have been enormous advances...
Tackling the growing problem of air pollution and children’s health
Researchers, including nurses, will monitor the effects of low emission initiatives
Robots help children in hospital be part of school/other activities
New devices could help prevent children from becoming lonely when isolated from other people
Opinion
How should we respond to the crisis in neonatal nursing?
The RCN’s career guidance on neonatal nursing must address changes in the profession
Best practice in stoma care for neonates, children and young people
Global Paediatric Stoma Nurses Advisory Board has issued guidelines for stoma care
Measuring the value of Roald Dahl children’s nurses and their marvellous medicine
The charity is asking patients and families about the NHS care its specialist nurses offer
Students
Is it time to make MMR vaccination compulsory?
Nurses need to counteract the anti-vaccination movement’s propaganda
Parents are the real professionals when it comes to their children
Good communication is vital in assessing paediatric early warning systems
Being a parent helps me in children’s nursing
Chris Steele on how his personal experiences are used to enhance his caregiving
Careers
When a child dies, grandparents have unique support needs
The emotional pain felt by grandparents is often overlooked
Involving bereaved parents in research design can be a mutually beneficial experience
Tara Kerr-Elliott’s interviews influenced a proposed study on post-death care
Experiences of pregnant women with fetal diagnosis of congenital heart disease
Parent support groups have an important role for women with fetal abnormalities