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Janet Davies to step down as RCN general secretary
Band 7 nurse is struck off for providing incorrect revalidation information
Nurse's death by suicide should serve as warning to profession...
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Janet Davies to step down as RCN general secretary
‘It has been a great honour to represent my profession at the highest level,’ she says
Band 7 nurse is struck off for providing incorrect revalidation information
Lesley Pollero claimed she had a reflective discussion with her line manager
Nurse's death by suicide should serve as warning to profession...
Toxic workplace and 'put up and shut up' culture still pervades the NHS
Nurses should not be replaced by less qualified staff, says ICN
International Council of Nurses warns that use of under-qualified staff can affect patient...
RCN, unions and Scottish Government agree pay increase of at least 9% for nurses
Deal leaves nurses in Scotland ‘significantly better paid’ than those elsewhere in the UK
Mental health nurse took her own life after being 'bullied' at work...
Court told nurse was verbally abused by staff at Swansea hospital who made her life '...
Analysis
Gosport scandal: what it means for older people’s nurses
Experts say nurses must be able to feel confident about appropriate use of opioids
Why we need to act now to tackle the global phenomenon of multi-morbidity
As the number of people with multi-morbidity continues to rise, we must change our approach...
'Silent impact' of the baby-boomer generation's substance misuse...
The long-term effects of a cultural shift that saw recreational drug and alcohol use rise...
Exclusive: The threats to safety faced by nurses who work alone
Nurses who work alone are subject to a multitude of dangers
Intermediate care benefits older people despite limited funding
English audit reveals 90% of patients either improve or maintain their independence after an...
Road block looms over bid to link pay to productivity
This latest article in our series on the 2018 pay negotiations looks at what is shaping up...
Clinical update
Pain assessment in older people
Updated guidelines emphasise the subjective nature of pain and offer ways to encourage...
New guidelines to diagnose and treat age-related macular degeneration
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has produced new guidelines on age-...
NICE guidance on intermediate care and reablement
NICE has issued new guidelines on intermediate care, including reablement, and how to...
Visual acuity should not restrict access to cataract surgery
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published guidance to improve care...
Parkinson’s disease
Updated guidance from NICE on the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease includes...
Parkinson’s disease
Summary and nursing implications of the latest updates to clinical practice.
Policy briefing
CQC recommends new approaches to older people's care...
CQC recommends new approaches to health and social care for older people
Animals in healthcare
A new RCN protocol supports nurses in planning to bring dogs safely into care homes and...
Improving respiratory health in Wales
The Welsh Government's plan to improve accuracy and diagnosis speeds for chronic obstructive...
Social care green paper must address workforce crisis
With the social care system struggling to meet the needs of older people, a green paper to...
National Early Warning Score update
In December 2017, the Royal College of Physicians updated the National Early Warning Score...
Guidelines on home use of oxygen
The latest policies and what they mean for healthcare professionals.
Podcast
Nursing Standard podcast: Could parliament's Brexit chaos be the catalyst for...
Episode 7 of the Nursing Standard podcast has an interview with nurse peer Baroness Mary...
Nursing student bursary was ‘far from ideal,’ says nurse MP Maria Caulfield
The nursing student bursary should not be championed as the best way to train nurses and new...
'Integrate the four fields of nursing,' leading academic tells the Nursing...
A two-stream system should be introduced to replace the four fields, nurse leader tells...
Nursing Standard podcast: Foundation years for nursing students
Universities may need to use foundation years to ensure students can meet new registration...
Nursing Standard podcast: RCNi Nurse Awards 2018
RCNi nurse of the year 2017 Melanie Davies talks about her achievements
Nursing Standard podcast: End of year Christmas quiz
Get 2018 off to a winning start with this week’s Nursing Standard podcast Christmas quiz and...
Journal scan
Independent association between socio-economic status and physical functioning in older...
Focusing on prioritising healthy ageing globally in the face of poor socio-economic...
Remission of type 2 diabetes is a practical target for primary care
Study highlights the importance of reducing fat in the liver and pancreas and weight-loss...
Study advocates continued use of anticoagulants in patients with resolved atrial...
Treatment with anticoagulants reduces risk of stroke by two thirds
Memory loss present years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s appear
Cross-sectional study examined forgetfulness in people with Alzheimer’s disease
Regular lifelong exercise may prevent arterial stiffening
Research shines more light on exercise effects in older people
Incontinence-associated dermatitis: cleaning and protecting skin is vital
The treatment of urinary incontinence-associated dermatitis
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