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When an older person falls: why practice needs to change
Evidence-based checklist supports safer decision-making to minimise ED attendance
28 Jun 2022
More money for care homes is welcome, but falls well short of what is needed
Uplift to care home nursing contribution will not make up for years of financial neglect
16 Jun 2022
Burnout from COVID-19 emerges as a factor when nurses decide to quit the profession
What are the implications of this pandemic push factor for the UK workforce?
13 Jun 2022
Incivility at work and its impact on your morale as well as patient safety
Anger and bad feeling are a threat to nurses’ well-being and must not be tolerated
07 Jun 2022
How our specialist frailty team helped to improve older people’s care
Patients are now able to return home with a comprehensive plan in place
25 May 2022
Have your say on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards Code of Practice
Nurses have until 7 July to contribute to the consultation on proposed changes in England
12 May 2022
Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away
Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational
10 May 2022
Work-life balance in practice: overcoming negative thoughts in difficult times
Fight off the challenging news cycle and boost your mood by ‘planning’ happiness everyday
09 May 2022
Safe staffing is not a local issue – but England seems to have missed the memo
Legislated nurse-to-patient ratios are gaining support globally, so why not here?
05 May 2022
DNACPR discussions with patients and families: do you feel adequately prepared?
Advance care planning and the tools that can help you ask patients what matters to them
19 Apr 2022
Learning disability and autism training: why my son’s death will not be in vain
New programme will help staff improve their skills and confidence when delivering care
11 Apr 2022
Why support is vital for people starting a new life in a care home
Patients having to leave their homes and move into care need emotional support
05 Apr 2022
Coping after baby loss: why I set up a ‘safe space’ peer support group
A senior staff nurse explains how it helped her return to work after two miscarriages
31 Mar 2022
Agency nurses and tax avoidance: if a scheme looks too good to be true, it probably is
HMRC’s advice on cutting loose of income tax arrangements that could land you in arrears
02 Mar 2022
Dementia care in non-specialist settings: what would you ask an expert?
Your questions for an Admiral Nurse could help create a user-friendly learning resource
22 Feb 2022
Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care
All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience
15 Dec 2021
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
10 Nov 2021
How to set up a virtual frailty ward and ensure continuity of care
Created in response to COVID-19, the VFW means discharged patients can be cared for at home
13 Oct 2021