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UK and Jamaica nurse exchange aims to provide mutual learning
'Give students in Wales long-term certainty over bursary'...
Pain management among improvements needed in end of life care – Marie Curie study
Analysis
'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...
Survey reveals end of life care compromised
Difficulties in delivering a dignified death intesify
Shake-up of flawed pay bands system could make it quicker to get to the top
The third of our series of articles setting the scene for the 2018 negotiations on nurses’...
News
Nurse-led campaign to put an end to ‘pyjama paralysis’ kicks off
The 70-day challenge aims to get older patients up and about in an effort to speed up their...
UK and Jamaica nurse exchange aims to provide mutual learning
Nurses in Jamaica and the UK will have the chance to swap places in a nurse exchange...
'Give students in Wales long-term certainty over bursary'...
Royal College of Midwives appeals for lasting commitment to degree funding as minister...
Pain management among improvements needed in end of life care – Marie Curie study
Honest communication between clinicians and families essential, say researchers
Game of Thrones star auctions a day on set for RCN charity
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke is offering one fan the chance to join her during filming in...
Clinical update
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.
Gout
Updated guidance on this painful inflammatory condition says patients should be offered...
Journal scan
Why older people experience muscle loss
Study shows reinnervation of muscle fibres does not expand motor unit size in those with...
Long-term proton pump inhibitor use does not increase hip fracture risk among people...
Despite slight increase in risk over first year, study shows no increase in number of...
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk
Study shows greater consumption leads to higher risk but research is needed to determine...
Alcohol use disorders a major risk for dementia, especially early-onset
Alcohol use disorders are a major risk factor for all types of dementia, especially early-...
Some types of eyelid cancer rising steadily in England
Certain types of eyelid cancer have risen steadily over the past 15 years in England, with 2...
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Wales offers a great quality of life for the newly qualified nurse
Newly qualified Mental Health Nurse Luke Pybus, from Somerset, is delighted he made the...
Working in Wales can really take you places in your career
Sian Thomas, a Consultant Nurse for Child Health in South Wales, and Nurse of the Year 2016...
Sponsored: Find your most extraordinary RMN job with Priory
Most nurses enter the profession to make a real difference to people’s lives, and our...
The Cambian Group: Nursing you can truly believe in
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Policy briefing
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.
Taking risks may help regain independence
The latest guidelines from NICE and what they mean for healthcare professionals.
Nursing care after death in Northern Ireland
Our update on new guidance for nurses in Northern Ireland on caring for deceased patients...
GP services and care homes
As the ageing population continues to grow, a greater emphasis on joined-up working between
Podcast
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...
