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Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
How to survive night shifts: advice on protecting your health and well-being
Sleep expert Steven Lockley’s tips to help you establish good routines around night shifts
Urosepsis: what to look for when treating a patient with a UTI
One in four sepsis cases are linked to urinary tract infection, so awareness is vital
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
When patients don’t take their medication: how to tackle non-adherence
What you can do to help reduce medicines wastage and improve patients’ health
Why are pay and conditions different for non-NHS nurses?
Pay varies widely in other settings, but calls for standardisation may not be welcomed by all
Hydration at work: how is your employer helping staff cope with long, hot shifts in PPE?
The pandemic has compounded long-standing problems of inadequate breaks and dehydration
What is the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) and why is it important?
NEWS2 has created a common language so nurses can act quickly to help deteriorating patients
What happens now: the state of nursing after the COVID-19 pandemic
Six nurse leaders discuss how the past 18 months have affected their workplaces
Maths anxiety: how to conquer your fears and calculate with confidence
Reduce your risk of medications errors by becoming comfortable with numbers
Older LGBT+ people’s care: how to create a safe, inclusive and comfortable environment
Heteronormative bias means older LGBT+ service users can feel unsafe and uncomfortable
Nutritional care: steps to support patients with eating and drinking difficulties
The latest guidance on assessment and care, especially for those at the end of life