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Hospitals set up food banks and emergency loans for nurses
RCN criticises the ‘outrageous state of affairs’ and demands fair pay for staff
Hospital worker arrested after infant dies of suspected poisoning
Woman reported to be a nurse suspected of administering poison with intent to endanger life
RCN Library’s first post-COVID exhibition shows 100 years of learning disability care
From asylums to individualised care, exhibition provides insights into past practice
London trust launches recruitment campaign to encourage local nurses to join its team
NHS staff front recruitment campaign as demand for mental health services rise
Let’s tackle this taboo: nurses bid to improve care for black men with prostate cancer
Group is at increased risk of disease yet faces inequalities in post-diagnosis support
Nurses urge mayor of London to alleviate pressures faced by staff
‘Frank discussion’ with Sadiq Khan covered topics including short staffing and patient safety
Evidence and Practice
Identifying and managing adverse drug reactions to promote medicines adherence
Expand your knowledge of how nurses can reduce medicines-related harm
Providing palliative and end of life care for people with advanced disease
How to manage some of the common physical, psychological and emotional symptoms
Supporting the emotional well-being of patients with diabetes mellitus in primary care
Enhance your understanding of diabetes distress and major depressive disorder
Self-harm and suicide: occurrence, risk assessment and management for general nurses
Learn about evidence-based approaches and how to work collaboratively with service users
Preventing healthcare-associated infections by decontaminating the clinical environment
Understand and address barriers to adherence to infection prevention and control guidance
Providing music therapy for people with dementia in an acute mental health setting
Enhance your knowledge of the benefits of music therapy for this patient group
Features
Bowel cancer care: a day in the life of colorectal oncology nursing teams
The highs and lows of the roles as COVID pressures continue and teams tackle the backlog
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
Remote assessments for physical conditions: how to get the most from video calls
Virtual consultations can transform care, and there are tools to help with tech and skills
Inflammatory bowel disease: what it is and how tailored care can improve quality of life
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be debilitating – find out how to support patients
Patient deterioration: combining skills, knowledge and gut feeling in decision-making
Experienced nurses share what they have learned about managing acutely ill patients
Why overseas nurses are set to remain a vital part of NHS recruitment strategy
Numbers projected to reach 30-year high, as trusts aim for ‘50,000 nurses’ target
Opinion
Talking to patients: are careful words more important than honesty?
Some common clinical terms demean or disempower patients, a study suggests
Why I helped to prosecute a patient after I was assaulted in the emergency department
Nurses should not have to accept acts of aggression from patients as ‘part of the job’
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
What to do if you’re worried you’ll struggle to pay the £120, or have missed a payment
Students
What to expect from a placement with a district nursing team
Hone your leadership, communication and clinical skills while supporting patients at home
What are e-PADs and how can I get the most out of them on placement?
The pros and cons of electronic practice assessment documents, plus tips from fellow students
What to expect from a clinical placement in a prison: tips from a nursing student
How the reality of prison healthcare challenged my preconceived ideas
Careers
What does a career in the Royal Navy involve – and could it be the job for you?
This nursing path can offer travel and adventure and recruits get paid to train
Macmillan nurses: find out about the wide range of NHS roles supported by the charity
It’s a huge force in UK cancer nursing, so could Macmillan have the right job for you?
What does the role of diabetes specialist nurse involve?
Qualifications you need and the pay to expect in this influential and autonomous role