Nursing Management
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Mental capacity: when can relatives make treatment decisions for a patient?
What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act and lasting power of attorney
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Almost half of last year’s new NMC registrants were trained overseas
NMC data has sparked concern over quick fixes and recruitment from red list countries
We’re off: NMC reveals extent of exodus from register as many leavers blame pandemic
Find out reasons why nurses say they feel forced to turn their backs on their careers
Nurses with disabilities are ‘being let down’ by NHS employers
Nurse Bethann Siviter responds to report showing lack of workplace adjustments for many staff
Attracting more men: is targeted recruitment key to unlocking growth in nurse numbers?
The nursing student cohort continues to be female-dominated thanks to stereotyping
Do's and don'ts of wearing gloves: help curb waste and avoid skin problems
To mark Glove Awareness Week, nurses are advised to change routines by reducing glove use
Menopause: shift work and long hours exacerbate symptoms
Nurses need better support to cope with menopause symptoms to enable them to stay in post
Evidence and Practice
Using data analytics to enhance quality improvement projects
Data analytics in healthcare can enhance the effectiveness of quality improvement projects
How reflective practice training affects critical thinking disposition and communication
An exploration of the effects of reflective practice training provided to nurse interns
Supporting the well-being of nursing students and student midwives during COVID-19
Support for students emphasised the need to focus on the well-being of those who deliver care
Using coaching and action learning to support staff leadership development
Refresh your knowledge of professional development approaches
Leadership and conflict management styles among nursing students
Identify the different leadership and conflict management styles that individuals may use
Improving safety by developing trust with a just culture
How to apply a just culture approach to your organisation
Features
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
Remote assessments for physical conditions: how to get the most from video calls
Virtual consultations can transform care, and there are tools to help with tech and skills
Ditching hierarchy in healthcare: could shared decision-making work for your team?
The leadership model ensuring staff at all levels can initiate and progress change
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
Can community nurses cope with increased out of hospital services for older people?
Community care has good outcomes, but district nursing workloads exceed capacity of services
Patient deterioration: combining skills, knowledge and gut feeling in decision-making
Experienced nurses share what they have learned about managing acutely ill patients
Opinion
Why I must raise my concerns about your gender diversity in nursing article
Ella Guerin, a non-binary mental health nurse, has concerns about content and language used
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
What to do if you’re worried you’ll struggle to pay the £120, or have missed a payment
Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away
Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational
Students
What to expect from a placement with a district nursing team
Hone your leadership, communication and clinical skills while supporting patients at home
Careers
What does the role of diabetes specialist nurse involve?
Qualifications you need and the pay to expect in this influential and autonomous role
What is a digital nurse specialist – and could it be your next role?
Implementing new technologies is about change management and prioritising patient safety
Do you have a fantasy about handing in your notice or even leaving nursing for good?
Find out about the issues it would help you to consider before you take the plunge