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Nurses to strike at almost 80 trusts and integrated care boards
Locations for first strikes revealed, with RCN warning more will be added in January
Lucy Letby: colleague denies adding anything to baby’s feed bag
Prosecution alleges Ms Letby tried to murder Child F by intentionally giving him insulin
Barclay accused of gaslighting nurses with misleading pay comment
Health secretary overstates salary of newly qualified nurses by thousands of pounds
Nurses’ strike: will the army be called in to keep NHS services running?
Defence officials may be looking at how military personnel could fill in for nurses
Flexible working offered to NHS nurses going through the menopause
‘Taboos need to be broken,’ says NHS England as health body publishes menopause guidance
Comedians, MPs and public show their support for nurses’ strike
Rob Delaney, Diane Abbott and Dane Baptiste among those expressing solidarity
Evidence and Practice
Advising older people on physical activity: challenges and strategies
Enhance your understanding of your role in advising older people on physical activity
Why is measurement of lying and standing blood pressure vital in falls risk assessment?
A blood pressure drop on standing is more prevalent in those with comorbidities and frailty
Recognising eating disorders in older people
Enhance your awareness of the manifestations of eating disorders in older people
Elder abuse: responsibilities of staff when safeguarding nursing home residents
Republic of Ireland policies and procedures on safeguarding residents at risk of abuse
Exploring nursing students’ knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease
Identifying strengths and gaps in nursing students’ knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease
Improving nutrition and hydration in older people with dementia in care homes
Person-centred interventions to improve food and drink intake of older people with dementia
Features
Young onset dementia: how to spot it, and the symptoms you might not expect
Providing support for patients and their families, who crave tailored, age-appropriate care
Workplace aggression: how to handle difficult colleagues and when to raise concerns
What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour is affecting morale and patient care
Sleep deprived? How to get a good rest, whatever your shift pattern
Find out what aids good sleep, whether you’re working nights or days
Challenging clinical decisions: how to raise concerns about care
It can be difficult to question senior colleagues. Find out how to do it well
Gloves off: how to implement greener infection control with one small change
RCN Nursing Award winner Robert Vicente’s tips on cutting waste while maintaining safety
When patients withhold facts: how to spot untruths and encourage openness
‘White lies’ can jeopardise care, but they may just be a way to avoid judgement
Opinion
What nurses’ strikes will mean for those who didn’t vote for them
How action will work and how those providing life-preserving care can cross picket lines
Suicide among nurses: how we can reduce risk and stigma by simply talking
Ways to support colleagues through open, honest discussions
How to support young caregivers – an often unseen network
Patient care planning should take into account young people who care for family members
Students
Wound assessment and management: a guide for nursing students
Learn about the types of wounds you will encounter in practice and how to treat them
How to show leadership and organisation skills as a nursing student
Students on GP placement found ‘lost’ patients who were missing out on vital diabetes care
What a career in community nursing really looks like – and where to start
QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman shares tips and resources in this helpful video
Careers
Are you a super-helper? How to ditch the guilt and avoid burnout
Super-helpers won’t say no to helping people even when it affects their well-being
What does an occupational health nurse do and could it be the role for me?
Find out about a varied career that can be in the NHS or anywhere in the world of work
Having trouble accessing clinical supervision? You’re not alone
How to overcome the barriers to supervision and help maintain a healthy workforce