Opinion
CPR or comfort measures: between a rock and a hard place
Pushing the boat out for patients at the end of life
We could all do more to combat loneliness
Reviews
Book review: The Handbook of Person-Centred Therapy and Mental Health
Director of quality, nursing and patient safety, Jonathan Webster reviews The Handbook of...
Book review: Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing
PhD candidate Karen Rennie reviews Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing: A Person-Centred Guide for...
Book review: Spirituality in Hospice Care
Drawing on research and philosophical literature, this book explores spirituality in...
Book review: Social Research Methods in Dementia Studies
A timely book on social research methods for people with dementia
Positive Communication: Activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of...
Useful activities to help boost confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing in older people
Book review: Confused, Angry, Anxious? Why working with older people in care can be...
Head of nursing care, Sue Paxton reviews Confused, Angry, Anxious? Why working with older...
Editorial
Praising the outstanding nursing talent
What the newly-launched RCNi frailty resource (in conjunction with RCN Older people's forum...
A chance for ‘ordinary’ nurses to share, inspire and win recognition for their...
Nominate yourself or a colleague for this year’s RCNi Nurse Awards and help celebrate...
High-achieving nurse can inspire others
The RCNi Nurse Awards ceremony is a showcase of talent and achievement that live on beyond...
We need a new culture of care for older people
As the population ages, we need to end the tug of war between funding and innovation.
Survey reiterates the morale mantra, but Hunt still not listening
A new survey by Nursing Standard and the Sunday Mirror newspaper reinforces the obvious...
Nurses need access to high-quality education in end of life care
A new skills framework to improve end of life care is welcome, but practitioners must be...
Your views
Readers panel: Are smartphone consultations a threat to traditional GP services?
A 24-hour service offering GP consultations via video link or smartphones has been launched...
Music to your ears in therapy
Alternative therapies, such as music therapy, could reduce the need for psychotropic drug
Risk prevention key in tackling Zika virus
Professor Viroj Wiwanitkit writes to Nursing Older People
Comment
CPR or comfort measures: between a rock and a hard place
The Resuscitation Council (UK) states that less than 10% of people who have cardiopulmonary...
Pushing the boat out for patients at the end of life
Respecting patients' decisions at the end of life can make all the difference in care, as...
We could all do more to combat loneliness
Nurses are well placed to help those in their care to access support for loneliness
Keeping nutrition on the radar
Keeping prevention of malnutrition and dehydration at the top of our agenda when caring for...
Laughter, friendship and dementia
A project has enabled people affected by dementia to collaborate with artists and share...
Putting feet first when caring for patients with diabetes
For patients with diabetes knowing how to take care of their feet and when to seek...
Expert advice
Medicines management: How can we prevent older people from taking too many medicines?
Extending consultation times could enable practitioners to explore medication usage in more...