Nursing Older People
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Reframing nurses’ time to enhance interpersonal interactions in dementia care
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Nurse pay: Scottish ballot result shows appetite for strike action
Most RCN members who responded gave ‘clearest signal yet’ that industrial action is imminent
Trust slammed for offering single teabag as ‘thank you’ treat
TikTok post shows woman unwrapping envelope from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Vaccinations and PPE provision: we want to hear nurses’ views
Have your opinions on vaccines and personal protective equipment changed during the pandemic?
Missing nursing student: more CCTV images released with appeal for further information
‘Don’t underestimate how important your call could be,’ say police in search for Owami Davies
NMC: nurse struck off for illegally obtaining UK passport
Maidei Hukuimwe was convicted last year after she admitted obtaining a false certificate
Beat the heat: what your employer should do during a heatwave
UK Health Security Agency issues heat-health warning until 11pm on Sunday
Evidence and Practice
Reframing nurses’ time to enhance interpersonal interactions in dementia care
Learn about techniques that you can use to be more ‘present’ with people with dementia
How can person-centred strategies improve dementia care?
An empathetic approach to care can help people with dementia retain a sense of self
Prevention of pressure ulcers in older people with frailty
Identify interventions you could use in your practice to prevent and manage pressure ulcers
Frailty: an overview of concepts, risk factors, assessment tools and interventions
Increase your knowledge of how to assess, prevent and reduce frailty
Integrating oral care into nursing practice in care homes
Learn about some measures that could support nurses to implement high-quality oral care
Estimating cost of a music intervention for aged care residents with dementia
Individualised music listening has been shown to reduce agitation and improve mood
Features
The therapeutic relationship: how rapport with patients aids shared decision-making
In an overstretched NHS, the nurse-patient relationship is more important than ever
Why I chose older people’s nursing and find it so rewarding
Five nurses reflect on why they enjoy their work and what continues to inspire them
Integrated care systems: why they’re going to matter to you (if they don’t already)
A seamless health and care system sounds like the perfect plan – but will ICSs work?
Bowel cancer care: a day in the life of colorectal oncology nursing teams
The highs and lows of the roles as COVID pressures continue and teams tackle the backlog
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
How to reduce falls in older people in care homes
Guide to Action for Care Homes has proven effective while not reducing residents’ activity
Opinion
The ‘Big Quit’: would flexible working and retirement options encourage you to stay?
The NHS needs older experienced staff to stay, which will require sustained policy change
Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money
What you need to know if you are taking on work that is not part of your normal role
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know
Our guide explains the rules on the poll and its potential impact on pay
Students
What to expect from a clinical placement in a care home
Seize the chance to develop skills in person-centred care for people with complex needs
Coping with patient death: preparing for your clinical placement
We answer some common questions on care after death and supporting families
What is a nurse paramedic and could this master’s-level role suit you?
A new course integrates the two professions, allowing graduates to forge a new career path
Careers
Community nursing: what the core specialist qualification means for you
We explain the biggest shake-up of advanced community training in 30 years
What does a thrombosis nurse specialist do – and could this be your next role?
The position involves care in preventing, diagnosing and treating venous thromboembolism
Becoming a chief nurse: what I’ve learned in the first year
Taking on a senior leadership role in the wake of a pandemic is not easy – here are my tips