Nursing Older People
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Exploring nursing students’ knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease
Identifying strengths and gaps in nursing students’ knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease
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Mini-budget: ‘Billions to bankers and nothing to nurses’
Nursing unions question government’s priorities as mini-budget rewards high earners
‘No value for nurses’ – reaction to health secretary’s NHS plan
RCN Congress chair criticises Thérèse Coffey’s plans to get NHS through difficult winter
NMC to consider proposed changes to English language requirements for overseas nurses
Plan to revamp language tests would make it easier for overseas staff to register in the UK
‘Panicked and ill-considered’ NHS plan draws fire from unions
Critics say Thérèse Coffey’s plan calls for volunteers but fails to address staff shortages
Call for urgent social care funding as NHS faces winter ‘health emergency’
NHS warning that social care will impact emergency care as patients cannot be discharged
Unions challenge legality of government's new strike rules
Rules allow employers to use bank and agency staff to cover nursing shifts during strikes
Evidence and Practice
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
Using procalcitonin testing to guide treatment decisions in care homes
PCT may be beneficial in identifying and treating bacterial infections in older people
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
Features
Nurse well-being: practical support for your own and colleagues’ mental health
Advice and help as workplace pressures and the cost-of-living crisis hit home
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
Opinion
Dementia and hospital pad culture: an argument for a more humane approach
Hospital continence routines symbolise dementia care at the cost of independence and dignity
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
Rejecting the burden myth: why we must reframe society’s view of older people’s care
Specialty needs greater recognition to allow nurses to improve care for this complex cohort
Students
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Protecting patients and staff from infection is a fundamental part of care
What is breakaway training and why do nursing students need it?
Helping students anticipate and escape volatile situations with patients
Opioids: when should you use them and what are the risks for patients?
The medications are used for managing acute pain but can cause side effects and addiction
Careers
Diversity in senior roles: a programme for aspiring black and minority ethnic leaders
How an NHS England Midlands scheme aims to improve representation and support staff
When the pressure is too much: how to recognise and seek help for burnout
An RCN Nurse of the Year describes her struggle to prioritise her well-being
Well-being support and advice for you: what’s on at RCNi Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair
Health and well-being and leadership will be the themes at the upcoming London careers fair