Opinion
Dementia and hospital pad culture: an argument for a more humane approach
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
Rejecting the burden myth: why we must reframe society’s view of older people’s care
Comment
Dementia and hospital pad culture: an argument for a more humane approach
Hospital continence routines symbolise dementia care at the cost of independence and dignity
Why now is the time to promote nursing as a career for men
Gender diversity is good for patients, and could help solve the NHS staffing crisis
Note to the new PM: the nursing workforce crisis can’t be outsourced
Fewer UK applicants accepted on courses will mean greater reliance on overseas recruitment
COVID-19 guidelines: what our review found was an astonishing lack of evidence base
Ill-informed reviews left nurses vulnerable – and we must not let this happen again
Industrial action: I chose not to strike before, but this time is different
RCN Nurses of the Year appeal to colleagues to stand up for pay and patients
The ‘Big Quit’: would flexible working and retirement options encourage you to stay?
The NHS needs older experienced staff to stay, which will require sustained policy change
Expert advice
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
What happens when someone makes a complaint about you: a step-by step guide for nurses
Take some of the stress out of the process by finding out what to expect at every stage
Flu vaccine: who is included in this year’s programme and how it will work
The UK Health Security Agency has issued fresh guidance for the coming 2022-23 flu season
Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money
What you need to know if you are taking on work that is not part of your normal role
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know
Our guide explains the rules on the poll and its potential impact on pay
DNACPR notices: the patient’s role in decision-making and when consent is needed
The discussions required for valid notices, and how patients and their families are involved
Editorial
Rejecting the burden myth: why we must reframe society’s view of older people’s care
Specialty needs greater recognition to allow nurses to improve care for this complex cohort
It’s not always kind to keep older people in bed
By encouraging mobility and social activities, we can promote frail people’s health
It could be you: Nursing Older People seeks consultant editor
Role includes providing strategic direction and guidance on content and deadline is 30 June
Workplace culture is crucial to our future vision of healthcare
Care failings need to be addressed in older people’s nursing and other settings
Time to take stock of how older people’s care could look post-pandemic
Nicky Hayes looks at the opportunities and issues posed by COVID-19
Showcasing the best innovative practice in older people’s care
The 2022 RCN Nursing Awards offer a fresh chance to recognise nurses’ skill and adaptability
Your views
Bravo to author of article about ageism and its implications for nursing practice
Nursing student is a role model of inclusive attitudes and behaviours
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 for NHS patients in greater London. Nursing Standard readers have their say
Music to your ears in therapy
Alternative therapies, such as music therapy, could reduce the need for psychotropic drug use in dementia.
Risk prevention key in tackling Zika virus
Professor Viroj Wiwanitkit writes to Nursing Older People
Reviews
Book review: Advance Care Planning in End of Life Care
Consultant nurse for older people Nicky Hayes reviews this publication on end of life care
Book review: Somebody I used to know
Admiral Nurse Wendy Mountford reviews Wendy Mitchell’s dementia memoir
Book review: The Handbook of Person-Centred Therapy and Mental Health
Director of quality, nursing and patient safety, Jonathan Webster reviews The Handbook of Person-Centred Therapy and Mental Health
Book review: Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing
PhD candidate Karen Rennie reviews Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing: A Person-Centred Guide for People with Dementia, Their Partners, Caregivers and Professionals
Book review: Spirituality in Hospice Care
Drawing on research and philosophical literature, this book explores spirituality in hospices and end of life care
Book review: Social Research Methods in Dementia Studies
A timely book on social research methods for people with dementia