Evidence and Practice

Clinical

Exploring the role of communication in effective nurse leadership and patient care

The role of communication in effective nurse leadership and patient care

Mastering verbal and non-verbal communication to fully understand patients’ needs

Investigating the relationship between nurses’ workplace behaviour and perceived levels of ethical leadership in managers

Relationship between nurses’ workplace behaviour and ethical leadership in managers

Ethical leadership by managers is a significant determinant of nurses’ behaviour in the workplace

A research internship scheme for nurses and its wider implications for clinical managers

A research internship scheme for nurses and its wider implications for clinical managers

Managers should help enable the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce engaged with research

Mapping ward managers’ core competencies using the Balanced Scorecard model

Mapping ward managers’ core competencies using the Balanced Scorecard model

A strategic map of the role can help measure performance and provide a benchmark to improve competencies

Exploring the relationships between stress, resilience and job performance among nurses in Jordan

Relationships between stress, resilience and job performance among nurses in Jordan

Study shows mitigating stressors could enhance nurses’ resilience and improve patient care

Improving nurses’ digital literacy and engagement with digital workflows through a data-driven education model

Improving nurses’ digital literacy and engagement through a data-driven education model

The model aimed to develop nurses’ digital skills and increase engagement with digital workflows

CPD articles

 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

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

Developing a leadership programme for junior nurses

Developing a leadership programme for junior nurses

Understand the importance of organising professional development for junior nurses

Supporting newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills

Supporting newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills

Enhance your knowledge of leadership styles, traits and characteristics

Using data analytics to enhance quality improvement projects

Using data analytics to enhance quality improvement projects

Data analytics in healthcare can enhance the effectiveness of quality improvement projects

How to

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

How to undertake annual appraisals and ongoing performance reviews

How to undertake annual appraisals and ongoing performance reviews

Enhance your knowledge of how to structure appraisals and performance reviews

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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