Features
How training could improve the way HCAs relate to older people
A research review shows the importance of good relationships for clinical outcomes
03 Sep 2018
Could it be delirium?
A campaign to increase awareness of delirium urges swift action to prevent harm
23 Jul 2018
The challenge of attracting students to older people's nursing
This feature in our careers series hears from a newly qualified nurse who is working with...
19 Jul 2018
In the vanguard of teaching care home skills
The lead nurse for a care home vanguard discusses how to make training more widely available
05 Jul 2018
Lorraine Haining scoops Nursing Older People Award
'Indispensable' specialist nurse practitioner Lorraine Haining wins the RCNi...
05 Jul 2018
UTIs in older people: the tool reducing unnecessary prescribing
Nurses like Jo McEwen are taking a lead in antimicrobial stewardship, cutting antibiotic ...
19 Jun 2018
‘We work in the residents’ home, they don’t live where we work’
This feature in our series on career pathways explores advanced practice in care homes
14 Jun 2018
Creating placement opportunities in care homes
Traditionally, universities have struggled to establish placements for nursing students in...
08 Jun 2018
RCN chair: Adamant nurses must use their voice
RCN chair Maria Trewern is full of hope for the profession – and wants to give members more...
01 Jun 2018
Hand hygiene needn’t mean sore skin
A new guide from the RCN shows how to combine hand hygiene with skin care
25 May 2018
Lighting up lives with pet therapy
Nurse Sarah Wale explains how her border collie Molly helps people with dementia
10 May 2018
Helping older people access the best acute hospital care
The first feature in a series looking at career pathways in caring for older people looks at...
17 Apr 2018
‘Outstanding nurses work with older people across all settings’
Nicky Hayes explains why caring for the frailest older people can be immensely rewarding but...
16 Apr 2018
‘Family carers are the bridge between people with dementia and the world’
Louise Hunt explores the progress made since the launch of John’s Campaign for the right of...
02 Feb 2018
Framework for change: supporting you to drive improvement
The Leading Change, Adding Value framework for nursing, midwifery and care staff is halfway...
15 Jan 2018
Improving social isolation and mental well-being through intergenerational music...
In a bid to improve residents' health and well-being, one care home in Oxfordshire holds...
12 Oct 2017
Tackling malnutrition in older people
The number of older people being admitted to hospital with malnutrition has increased...
24 Jul 2017
Using technology to improve end of life care
An electronic record-sharing system is helping to integrate care at the end of life
19 Jul 2017