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RCN Nursing Awards 2021 open for entries: who will be named nurse of the year?
Individuals and teams invited to nominate across 15 award categories
18 Mar 2021
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Innovations in uniform design are making COVID-19 care requirements a bit more bearable
16 Apr 2021
Blood disorder crisis must be treated ‘as urgently as cardiac arrest’
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16 Apr 2021
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RCN Nursing Awards 2021 open for entries: who will be named nurse of the year?
Individuals and teams invited to nominate across 15 award categories
18 Mar 2021
Blood disorder crisis must be treated ‘as urgently as cardiac arrest’
Sickle cell awareness vital, specialist says, after coroner finds patient received wrong care
16 Apr 2021
Union ballots open as nurses in Scotland vote on proposed 4% pay deal
RCN Scotland and GMB urge NHS staff to reject Scottish Government offer
16 Apr 2021
Beauty company backtracks after refusing to treat nurses working with COVID-19 patients
Benefit Cosmetics UK apologises and changes policy after provoking backlash on social media
15 Apr 2021
Government launches consultation on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for care home staff
Unison warns that staff could leave if a heavy-handed approach is taken
14 Apr 2021
Remote working: NHS trust seeks dedicated liver specialist ‘cyber nurse’
Virtual role will support patients living in rural parts of Cornwall
13 Apr 2021
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Staying cool and comfortable at work: the challenges of PPE
Innovations in uniform design are making COVID-19 care requirements a bit more bearable
16 Apr 2021
Lost out on a promotion? How to use the experience to build your career
Being knocked back can be deflating, but with our tips you can turn it to your advantage
31 Mar 2021
Caring for trans and non-binary people: overcoming the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
How to address inequitable treatment and improve communication with patients
05 Mar 2021
How napping at work can help fight fatigue
Night shifts and long hours can affect sleep and the risk of errors. Are naps the answer?
18 Feb 2021
Rotas and shift patterns: who should make the decisions?
What nurses told us about lack of control over their shifts and the cost to work-life balance
05 Feb 2021
COVID-19 cardiac complications: counting the long-term cost
The virus has been linked to heart damage, but has also disrupted care across the specialty
15 Jan 2021
Clinical update
Long-COVID: what it means and how to manage the longer-term effects
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
14 Jan 2021
Human trafficking and modern slavery: how nurses can support victims
What to look for, how to help – and what not to do if you if you suspect a patient is at risk
04 Nov 2020
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COVID-19: guidance on when to admit patients to critical care
NICE advises on assessing for frailty and including patients and carers in decision-making
31 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: infection prevention and control advice for all healthcare settings
The government has issued advice for all healthcare workers
20 Mar 2020
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Novel coronavirus: how to spot suspected cases
New government guidance for nurses stresses importance of infection control measures
11 Feb 2020
Sepsis Six update: the important changes every nurse needs to know about
UK Sepsis Trust reviews first step in its screening and management tool
11 Oct 2019
Policy briefing
ReSPECT form update: a more patient-centred focus for advance care planning
How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
01 Oct 2020
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
23 Apr 2020
Guide sets out strategies for healthcare staff retention
Suggestions focus on flexible working and pension options, support during menopause
03 Dec 2019
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
20 Aug 2019
Correct use of gloves and how to protect your skin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
25 Apr 2019
Safeguarding framework will help nurses protect their patients
RCN sets out competencies for healthcare staff in relation to adult safeguarding
08 Nov 2018
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Bubbly little girl needs a “forever home” – can you help?
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The Cambian Group: Nursing you can truly believe in
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29 May 2016