Opinion
Surge in measles cases underlines the need for children to be vaccinated
Our professional inferiority complex: why you’re never ‘just’ a nurse
Measles surge: what you need to know right now, and how your practice is affected
Comment
Surge in measles cases underlines the need for children to be vaccinated
Nurses should help parents get access to the safe and effective vaccines for their children
Our professional inferiority complex: why you’re never ‘just’ a nurse
Safety-critical care is what we do, yet some of us can’t resist the urge to downplay
PEWS could be a great leap forward as long as you have the staff to use it
New initiatives are to be welcomed, but investment in children’s nursing is a priority
How nurse-led change on a children’s day surgery unit reduced the wait for discharge
Nurses in a new day surgery unit successfully introduced criteria-led discharges
Why we mustn't overlook dads caring for children with complex needs
Greater information about fathers’ needs would enable services to address them
We must do better for children receiving mental healthcare
Input from children’s nurses would help improve children’s mental health services
Expert advice
Measles surge: what you need to know right now, and how your practice is affected
Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control
What you need to know about caring for children with epilepsy
Support can include peer group activities, school counselling and individual care plans
All you need to know about glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes in children
Why continuous monitoring is now recommended for some young people with type 2 diabetes
Flu vaccine 2023/24: rule changes and what you need to know to prepare for the season
Your guide to free jab eligibility and why influenza’s impact should not be underestimated
Gender dysphoria in young people: what you need to know
Distress, confusion and shame can affect young people, but nurses can offer support
Epilepsy and sudden unexpected death in children: what nurses need to know about SUDEP
Up to 80% of epilepsy-related deaths could be avoided with improved access to services
Editorial
Let’s ensure there is positive change in children and young people’s nurse education
A new university project aims to address education concerns and bring about change
The resilience of the nursing workforce has been sorely tested over the summer
Long-term health consequences of the pandemic for children are coming to the fore
Why we still need to be alert to COVID-19 in children
A rise in hepatitis cases is being investigated and there could be links to the pandemic
Why workforce shortages and working practices in the NHS need to be addressed
Children’s nurses are agile and adaptable, but they are under increasing pressure and tired
Overwhelmed: how children’s nurses are keeping going despite the constant pressure
A number of concerns are contributing to children’s nurses' anxiety
Will – and should – children receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
There’s no consensus on vaccinating children but school nurses will be key
Your views
Can difficult personal circumstances excuse mistakes at work?
We ask our readers if factors outside of work should be considered relevant
NHS pay: would a separate pay spine benefit nurses?
We ask our readers if a split from Agenda for Change is the best approach
A year on from NHS industrial action, what has changed for nurses?
After the hard-won pay deal, we ask our readers’ panel how they feel about the dispute now
Dreaded form-filling: would standardisation across all settings make your job easier?
Universal patient documentation and its potential to ease your admin burden
Patient confidentiality and sharing patient data in your work WhatsApp group
What safeguards do you need to help you use instant messaging responsibly?
Is it safe to ask nurses to move settings to fill-in the staffing gaps?
Nursing care is complex and staff from diverse specialties aren’t interchangeable
Reviews
Book review: From Birth to Sixteen
Senior lecturer Alyson Davies reviews an account of the social context of child development
Book review: Goodbye Daisy
A storybook about dealing with grief for children with special educational needs
Book review: Childhood Obesity: Causes, Consequences, and Intervention Approaches
Community nursing reference guide on nutrition and childhood obesity
Book review: Great Ormond Street Handbook of Paediatrics
Illustrative guide aimed at all healthcare professionals caring for children and young people
Book review: Mental Health in Children and Young People
Senior lecturer Dean-David Holyoake reviews Mental Health in Children and Young People
Book review: Clinical Pocket Reference: Nursing Care of Children and Young People
Nurse adviser Doreen Crawford reviews Nursing Care of Children and Young People