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Settling in as an international nurse: ‘what I left behind to work in the UK’
Leaving her family behind was heartbreaking for nurse Susie Lagrata, but she has no regrets
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Hospital intruder who posed as an agency nurse gave patient care and stole documentation
Security breach is a lesson for all healthcare organisations, said privacy watchdog
Britain’s oldest nurse retires at 81 after 65-year career
School nurse Norma Newcombe says she feels ‘humbled and proud’ to have worked in the NHS
Chronic shortage of sickle cell nurses putting patients at risk
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu calls for action to increase nurse numbers in specialty
New anti-strike code of practice approved by MPs, despite human rights concerns
Government anti-strike measures called ‘a brazen attack on the right to strike’
UK-trained nurse numbers hits record high but red-list recruitment remains a concern
NMC records a rise of almost 20,000 registrants in six months
Rise in nurses hits 50,000 target but too many posts still unfilled, say critics
‘Political target’ met but nurses still having to care for too many patients, says RCN
Evidence and Practice
Leadership skills for the new multi-tiered nursing team
Enhance your knowledge of the roles of nursing associate and assistant practitioner
Recognising and managing migraine
Identify migraine triggers, ‘red flag’ symptoms and various management strategies
Understanding the use of oxygen delivery devices
Enhance your knowledge of the physiology of gas exchange and using different types of device
Preventing and recognising skin tears
Best practice recommendations on risk assessment and prevention
Undertaking a neurological assessment
Refresh your knowledge of the use of neurological assessment tools
Prescribing medicines in people with renal impairment
Learn more about pharmacokinetics and the importance of dose adjustment
Features
Settling in as an international nurse: ‘what I left behind to work in the UK’
Leaving her family behind was heartbreaking for nurse Susie Lagrata, but she has no regrets
Care for transgender people: how to create positive, inclusive experiences
The steps you can take to tackle health inequalities faced by trans people
Patient’s Choice award winners: The district nursing team that transformed my life
Janette Connor nominated the team for their holistic, compassionate care
Protect your well-being: how to stay calm when the world feels chaotic
Ways to maintain your focus and balance in the face of relentless grim news
RCN Nurse of the Year 2023: ‘We empower patients with choice’
Julie Roye’s determination to break down health inequalities has had an impressive impact
Famous names in praise of nurses – ‘the country should value them more’
Nursing Live speaker poet Michael Rosen among celebrities to express their admiration
Opinion
New NHS uniforms won’t please everyone, but will they help you stand out from the crowd?
Nationally colour-coded designs have yet to win universal praise inside the profession
Heart attack stereotypes: would you recognise signs and symptoms, especially in women?
Listen to what your patient is telling you because we’re not always a textbook case
Patient’s clinical negligence complaint left me broken and isolated by misplaced shame
Accusation blighted my life – but here’s how I survived, and you could too
Students
What is ChatGPT and can I use it to help with an assignment?
Students need to be AI-literate, but must use the technology with caution
Student hardship funds: what am I entitled to and how can I apply?
The support available if you find yourself struggling to make ends meet
Community project placement: what will I learn and how do I get one?
These non-clinical placements help develop students’ understanding of health inequalities
Careers
Moving from NHS to social care nursing: what are the benefits?
The career opportunities you may not have considered, including for newly registered staff
Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?
Tips for nurses on NHS pensions, planning for future need and seeking financial advice
Palliative care: what’s involved and could it be the role for you?
Besides managing symptoms, nurses offer emotional, spiritual and psychological support