Nursing Management
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New matrons: stepping up during the pandemic
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Nurse pay: RCN urges staff to lobby MPs for 12.5% wage rise
College steps up campaign to persuade chancellor to give fully funded pay increase
Nurse research: ‘let’s make it a normal part of our role’
Nurses’ employers should give them time for research, Nightingale2020 conference told
Nursing groups join free school meals campaign
RCN and others urge government to reverse decision over free meals during holidays
Daughter of nurse who died with COVID-19 pays tribute to her dedication
Emma Vianzon was an ‘inspiration who was always caring for others’
COVID-19: survey finds nursing staff divided on whether to have flu jab
Some say patient safety comes first, others fear bad reaction to vaccine
Next RCN deputy president announced
Tracey Budding urges college members to unite around campaign for better nurse pay
Evidence and Practice
Challenges and opportunities of the executive nurse director role in the UK
A scoping review exploring issues affecting directors’ ability to deliver the nursing agenda
Strengthening quality assurance by implementing an evidence-based revision of a ward...
Why you should read this article: • To recognise the role of ward accreditation in ensuring...
Using change management to implement barcode medicines administration technology
Complex projects, such as barcode technology implementation, require staff engagement
Effect of nurse managers’ leadership styles on predicted nurse turnover
Understanding the effects of nurse managers’ leadership on turnover may improve retention
A preceptorship toolkit for nurse managers, teams and healthcare organisations
Researchers have developed a toolkit to develop and improve preceptorship
A nurse-led youth volunteering project to support older people on acute hospital wards
Young people volunteering on acute hospital wards can provide extra support to older patients
Features
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
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
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
Preventing hospital admissions and improving end of life care: a team approach
How the RCNi Nurse Awards Team of the Year integrates physical and mental health services
Diversity in nursing: why it’s time to think neurodiversity
How a nurse network aims to help staff thrive and make workplaces more ‘autism-friendly’
Sexual harassment against nurses: what to do if you or your colleagues are affected
New RCN guidance aims to empower nurses to recognise and report it
Opinion
Prioritising nurse safety not only protects staff, but patients too
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that safe staffing and proper PPE mean better care
New matrons: stepping up during the pandemic
Two new matrons at the same trust talk about the pressures and pleasures of the role
How to show values-driven nursing leadership in challenging times
Values-based leadership in difficult times is beneficial in delivering compassionate care
Careers
Higher-level learning: why flexible advanced education is good for services and staff
Nurses educated at advanced level have a transformational effect on services and patient care
Remote learning for nurses: how to keep staff training on track
When COVID-19 forced us to embrace virtual clinical education, we found more than a quick fix
Why every nurse should embrace the potential of digital technology
Information management is fundamental to nursing, which is why computers are a powerful ally