Evidence and Practice

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Multiple needle insertion attempts: insights from a US survey of patients and nurses

Multiple needle insertion attempts: insights from a US survey of patients and nurses

Recognising the adverse effects associated with multiple needle insertion attempts

Safeguarding older adults in residential care settings: lessons from Kouzes and Posner’s transformational leadership model

Safeguarding older adults in residential care: Kouzes and Posner’s leadership model

Why nurses must remain open to a range of leadership approaches

Feedback in nursing practice: exploring barriers to and strategies for effective delivery

Nursing practice feedback: exploring barriers to and strategies for effective delivery

Why feedback should be regarded as a valuable tool for growth rather than a punitive approach

Hospital staff’s experiences of unsafe staffing levels and employers’ responses to their concerns: a survey

Survey: hospital staff’s experiences of unsafe staffing levels and employers’ responses

An overview of some results of a union-led pilot survey of acute hospital staff

Exploring the perception and reality of professionalism in UK nursing

Staff development: exploring the perception and reality of professionalism in UK nursing

How public perception of the profession can be affected by negative portrayals in the media

Organisational support and strategies to address nurse burnout and enhance resilience

Organisational support and strategies to address nurse burnout and enhance resilience

How managers can spot early warning signs and provide support to prevent nurse burnout

CPD articles

Coaching members of the healthcare team

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Coaching members of the healthcare team to improve care provision

Coaching members of the healthcare team to improve care provision

How coaching techniques and skills might assist nurse leaders to support team members

Managing uncivil behaviour in the workplace

Managing uncivil behaviour in the workplace

Action plan for colleagues and teams to recognise and act on workplace incivility

 Understanding and investigating potential problematic behaviour towards colleagues

Understanding and investigating potential problematic behaviour towards colleagues

Nurse managers should adopt a stepped exploratory approach using a sensitive exploratory process

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Management support

Developing a talent management support network for nurses and midwives

How to identify and nurture talent in your team

Developing ward leadership skills

How to develop your ward leadership skills further

A look at different leadership models to help nurses develop ward leadership

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How to implement compassionate leadership in nursing teams

How to implement compassionate leadership in nursing teams

Everything you need to know to transform your team including the evidence base behind it

How to undertake an effective coaching session

How to prepare for and undertake an effective coaching session

Creating a supportive coaching relationship to enable meaningful collaborative learning

How to manage being bullied as a nurse leader

How to manage being bullied as a nurse leader

Guidance for nurse leaders on how to identify and manage bullying behaviours directed at themselves

How to design and deliver a small group teaching session

How to design and deliver a small group teaching session

A session should include activities constructively aligned to the aims and intended learning outcomes

How to organise and run Schwartz rounds

How to organise and run Schwartz rounds

Group-based reflection can support the emotional, social and ethical aspects of caregiving

How to undertake structured clinical reflection

How to undertake structured clinical reflection

Practical guidance for nurses on how to undertake reflection

Practice question

Illustration of a nurse manager, holding a clipboard and standing in the middle of a number of faceless talking heads

How can we successfully promote equality, diversity and inclusion in nursing?

Addressing barriers facing nurse leaders when strategising equal access and opportunities

Using an open stance, a courteous manner and avoiding defensiveness may influence an interaction with a complainant.

How can I create a culture where staff resolve and learn from complaints?

The ASSIST model of communication can help resolve complaints swiftly

Three senior nurses discussing a series of Post-It notes with ideas written on them: good nursing leadership when practising innovation is vital to quality patient care

How can I use my leadership skills to champion innovation?

Good leadership when practising innovation is at the core of quality patient care

Nurses administering medications: most medication errors happen during the administration process

How should nurse managers respond to medicine administration errors?

A skilled response can enourage a culture of safety, openness and positivity

How can I recognise and support staff with compassion fatigue?

Identifying the signs and supporting individuals and teams to increase emotional resilience

How can critical thinking make me a better nurse?

Critical thinking can help nurses provide excellent care and improve patient well-being

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