Nurse who claimed sick leave while working bank shifts struck off
Mental health nurse Neneh Fofanah told FtP hearing she believed she had done nothing wrong
04 Oct 2022
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UK still bringing in nurses from four ‘red list’ countries despite WHO ban
Reliance on overseas nurses sees recruitment from Nigeria, Ghana, Nepal and Pakistan
04 Oct 2022
NHS pension changes put most nurses ‘in terrible position’
Majority of staff will see monthly salary fall under new scheme, Unison warns
03 Oct 2022
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Nurse who claimed sick leave while working bank shifts struck off
Mental health nurse Neneh Fofanah told FtP hearing she believed she had done nothing wrong
04 Oct 2022
UK still bringing in nurses from four ‘red list’ countries despite WHO ban
Reliance on overseas nurses sees recruitment from Nigeria, Ghana, Nepal and Pakistan
04 Oct 2022
NHS pension changes put most nurses ‘in terrible position’
Majority of staff will see monthly salary fall under new scheme, Unison warns
03 Oct 2022
Getting enough sleep? Nurses urged to take ‘caffeine naps’ at work
Sleep study expert suggests measure could help improve well-being of nurses on night shifts
30 Sep 2022
Nurses express anger over overseas recruitment plan on social media
Money spent on international scheme should go towards improving UK nurses’ pay, many say
30 Sep 2022
Nurses leaving the health service for better paid jobs in shops and bars
NHS Providers reveals that two thirds of trusts are reporting a severe effect on staffing
30 Sep 2022
Analysis
Emergency department falls: assessing patients who are vulnerable
Risk factors to look for to help prevent falls in hospital
14 Sep 2022
Good continence care: tips and tools for nurses working in any setting
Find out how to ask patients the right questions, assess their symptoms and provide support
15 Aug 2022
Sight loss and driver safety: how to spot symptoms and advise your patients
What you need to know about common conditions and your duty in relation to informing the DVLA
12 Aug 2022
Medication errors: how to avoid them and what to do if you make one
Advice on common mistakes, their potential consequences and methods to improve safety
08 Aug 2022
Nursing in social care: how leadership opportunities can change its image
Using career pathways and peer support to attract people to the sector
05 Aug 2022
Salary sacrifice purchases: things to consider before signing up
It may seem like a lifeline, but the option can increase financial difficulties for some
25 Jul 2022
Clinical update
Wound care: what the framework for standardised treatment means for your patients
Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical wounds
28 Jul 2021
Nutrition-related sarcopenia: how to advise patients on improving diet
Sarcopenia is marked by a loss of muscle mass and often seen in older people
08 Jul 2021
Cardiac arrest and CPR: guidance update aims to improve survival and patient outcomes
Resuscitation UK advice affirms role of advance care planning
02 Jun 2021
Safeguarding older people in care homes: recommendations on policy, training and culture
Guidance from NICE on spotting signs of neglect and abuse and action to take
27 Apr 2021
Long-COVID: what it means and how to manage the longer-term effects
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
14 Jan 2021
Online repeat prescriptions: advice on how to order for care home residents
Information on setting up secure proxy access for care home staff for repeat prescriptions
11 Jan 2021
Policy briefing
ReSPECT form update: a more patient-centred focus for advance care planning
How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
01 Oct 2020
COVID-19: how to make PPE less daunting for people with learning disabilities
Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
01 Jul 2020
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
23 Apr 2020
Personalised care for people with dementia
Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document
10 Feb 2020
Care home charter aims to improve medicines management
The Patients Association charter promotes shared decision-making
08 Jan 2020
Essential bowel care advice for nurses
RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care
04 Nov 2019
Research news
Vital role for nurses in shingles vaccination uptake
Nurses play a pivotal role in uptake of the shingles vaccine targeting people over 70
05 Sep 2019
Journal scan
Care home nurses’ role in identifying frailty in older people
Ways in which healthcare professionals may be able to help and intervene
03 Sep 2019
Could glial cells in the brain hold the key to curing Alzheimer’s?
Genetic studies show that multiple genes are involved with the development of the disease
03 Sep 2019
Proton pump inhibitors should not be used for longer than necessary, study finds
Research compares death rates of people taking PPIs with those taking H2 blockers
03 Sep 2019
Glucosamine may help prevent cardiovascular disease
Dietary supplement glucosamine may help prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce mortality
25 Jun 2019
Blood tests offer clue to dementia risk
Blood tests using biomarkers could be used to predict dementia risk
25 Jun 2019
Exercise counters functional decline of older people in hospital
Older people in hospital need an exercise programme to avoid discharge with a new disability
25 Jun 2019
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06 Jul 2022
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11 May 2022
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27 Apr 2022
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