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Care of sick children: what nurses need to know when calming anxious parents
Parental anxiety can transfer to a sick child, so parents need to feel supported and calm
25 Mar 2021
Nurses play key role in UK children’s hospital becoming first in Europe to achieve award
Nottingham Children’s Hospital gains Pathway to Excellence accreditation
15 Mar 2021
Breastfeeding: why nurses need to encourage and support mothers with babies in hospital
The RCN’s latest guidance offers advice on promoting breastfeeding in children’s wards
03 Mar 2021
Glove use and vaccinations: what the COVID-19 guidance says
There has been some confusion over whether gloves should be worn by vaccinators
15 Feb 2021
COVID-19 vaccination: your guide to consent
Managing this vital part of the roll-out, plus the process for those who lack capacity
08 Feb 2021
Domestic abuse: how to spot the signs and support colleagues who may be affected
Nurses in all sectors will have contact with victims, but can also be at risk themselves
18 Jan 2021
Best apps for nurses: the help that’s just a click away
The smartphone apps that support your practice and can make your home life easier too
29 Dec 2020
Submitting a written statement: what you need to know
The RCN’s quick reference guide will help you to avoid the common pitfalls
23 Dec 2020
How to manage bronchiolitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: preparing for a winter surge
Guidance is available to help deal with the annual rise in infant bronchiolitis
04 Dec 2020
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CPR at 38,000ft: the nursing student who took control of an in-flight emergency
Isobel Corrie named RCNi Nurse Awards Patient’s Choice winner after saving passenger’s life
09 Oct 2020
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RCN Nurse of the Year 2020: using CPR sessions to tackle the youth knife crime epidemic
Ana Waddington’s programme engages both vulnerable young people and healthcare staff
08 Oct 2020
Healthcare projects on an overseas placement: how one student’s plan generated a team...
RCNi Nursing Student Award winner’s networking and persistence got a clinic up and running
08 Oct 2020
How a dedicated nurse helped bridge the gap between children’s and adult services
Programme has helped young people with sickle cell and thalassaemia blood disorders
06 Oct 2020
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Cardiac arrest on a long-haul flight: ‘this brave young nurse saved my life’
As a nursing student, Patient’s Choice nominee Isobel Corrie gave CPR to a fellow passenger
17 Aug 2020
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A champion for people with personality disorders: ‘our nurse always puts us first’
How Patient’s Choice nominee Rebecca Betts-Richards supports mental health service users
17 Aug 2020
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HIV nurse specialist ‘helped me rediscover my sense of purpose and self-confidence’
Mary Makarau has been nominated for the Patient’s Choice award for her compassionate care
17 Aug 2020
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The nursing home team that helped me fight for a ‘second life’
Patient’s Choice nominee Rekha Govindan changed the prognosis for a man given weeks to live
17 Aug 2020
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Support when families need it most: ‘health visitors may not know the impact they have’
Patient’s Choice nominee Noreen Ferguson helped a family deal with their son’s diagnosis
17 Aug 2020