Nursing Older People
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More money for care homes is welcome, but falls well short of what is needed
Uplift to care home nursing contribution will not make up for years of financial neglect
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Nurses in Scotland urged to reject 5% pay offer in ballot
Offer fails to recognise safety-critical role of nursing and soaring cost of living, says RCN
Bullying in the NHS: steep rise in complaints about managers and other colleagues
Staff need to know concerns will be taken seriously as employers insist they’re doing more
Relief for Northern Ireland community nurses as temporary increased mileage rates agreed
Health minister Robin Swann announces an increased allowance to be reviewed in six months
Nurses laugh off expert advice to take a power nap during night shifts
Fatigue expert recommends a nap to stay vigilant but nurses say it wouldn’t be allowed
Patients with dementia left in pads, even when not incontinent, study finds
Staff report routine use of incontinence measures due to overstretched resources
Dysphagia: what nurses need to know to care for patients
Our latest podcast explores dysphagia, or difficulty in eating, drinking and swallowing
Evidence and Practice
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
Effects of social isolation and restrictions on older people during COVID-19
Nurses need to be mindful of potential post-pandemic deconditioning in older people
How do I use the 4AT tool for delirium?
Delirium is time-critical, but can be identified with a simple bedside test
‘Guiding Lights for effective workplace cultures’
Enhancing the care environment for staff and patients in older people’s care settings
Diagnosing, managing and preventing UTIs in older people with dementia in hospital
Urinary tract infections are common in older people but frequently complicated to diagnose
Features
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
Remote assessments for physical conditions: how to get the most from video calls
Virtual consultations can transform care, and there are tools to help with tech and skills
Opinion
More money for care homes is welcome, but falls well short of what is needed
Uplift to care home nursing contribution will not make up for years of financial neglect
If a patient leaves me money in their will, would I be allowed to keep it?
What any nurse should consider before deciding whether to accept or decline money or gifts
Burnout from COVID-19 emerges as a factor when nurses decide to quit the profession
What are the implications of this pandemic push factor for the UK workforce?
Students
Clinical placement in a research and development team: what a nursing student can expect
Seeing clinical trials up close shows how medical ethics work in a real-world setting
How a practice education facilitator can help you get the most out of your placement
The role supports students in clinical practice and ensures NMC standards are met
What is supernumerary status and why does it need protecting?
With placements disrupted by the pandemic, some view students’ special status as under threat
Careers
My first time in charge of a ward: what it taught me about delegation and leadership
Being in charge can seem daunting but go for it if you get the chance – and here’s why
Non-medical prescribing preceptorship: boosting your confidence to practise autonomously
How nurse prescribers are getting the support they need to grow into their role
Why career progression is a steeper climb for nurses trained overseas
Foreign nurses can find it harder to win promotion in the NHS – and that’s got to change