Nursing Standard
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Why the gloomy claims about BME representation at board level don’t add up
Don’t believe the assertion that diversity on NHS boards is declining, writes WRES director
Newsroom
‘Shocking and senseless attack’ on nursing staff member prompts review of security
Police enquiries continue following stabbing of woman in emergency department
District nurses: new survey aims to understand the challenges they face
Queen’s Nursing Institute also asks about career development and use of technology
Nurse bailed in investigation into infant deaths at Countess of Chester Hospital
Lead detective says case remains ‘active and ongoing’
UK nurse to lead global campaign to find future nursing leaders and policy influencers
Health Education England’s chief nurse will take charge of the Nightingale Challenge
HCA treated for serious burns after performing fire-eating act for charity
Fellow healthcare professionals rushed to her aid at the NHS’ Got Talent show in Winchester
Nurse who taped agitated patient’s mouth shut gets a caution from the NMC
Regulator rules nurse still fit to practise, but caution stays on her record for four years
Evidence and Practice
Improving nursing students’ experience of clinical placements
How to provide effective support to enhance their skills, knowledge and self-confidence
Understanding the benefits and implications of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Learn how ERAS can reduce post-operative complications and length of hospital stays
How to undertake oral medicines calculations
Understanding your role in reducing medication errors
Prevention and management of hyperglycaemic crisis
Understand its causes and clinical manifestations, and how to care for patients
Caring for people with mental health conditions in general clinical settings
Learn communication skills to improve care for this patient group
Developing effective nurse leadership skills
Understanding and learning these skills at all levels of seniority
Features
How nurses can ease families’ anguish in the aftermath of a car crash
A critical care sister explains how a shocking family tragedy gave her unique nursing insight
Opioid misuse: breaking the prescription addiction cycle
Help patients understand how opioids are making their pain worse, not better
The nurse-led innovation that cuts costs and workload while improving patient outcomes
Video and simulation training in IV self-administration allows faster inpatient discharge
‘We’re offering nurses the best deal in the UK’
Scotland’s health secretary is a former nurse who supports safe staffing legislation
The man who inspired Sherlock Holmes also deduced the value of well-trained nurses
New research from QNIS shows Joseph Bell’s role as an advocate for the profession
Focusing on a patient’s human rights will help you resolve ethical dilemmas in practice
A human rights approach makes nursing care more person-centred
Opinion
Why the gloomy claims about BME representation at board level don’t add up
Don’t believe the assertion that diversity on NHS boards is declining, writes WRES director
Leave judgement at the door when talking about self-harm
Like many harmful coping strategies, self-harm provides short-term relief
NHS People Plan is refreshingly honest about the causes and extent of nurse burnout
The interim plan’s promise must now be backed up by funding and action
Students
How I learned it’s okay to ask for support after a traumatic event
Counselling helped one student realise she shouldn't ‘just carry on’ despite her anxiety
When your course schedule says ‘group work’ and you think ‘hard work’
Ways to cope with conflicting study styles and goals in collaborative learning
The plight of those with no place to call home
Charity work helped a student see the plight of homeless people with mental health issues
Careers
Forensic nursing: why I love this complex and unpredictable job
Senior forensic nurse Jessica Davidson is helping develop postgraduate education in her field
Breakfast with the chief nurse: breaking the ice with new and existing staff
How drop-in sessions offer a chance to hear concerns and resolve issues
I love how my job combines education and training with clinical practice
Clinical educator Nadia Freri wanted to go to the next level, but not as a nurse manager