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Why the pandemic and social media may affect mental health, and how to discuss these issues
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Zahawi ridiculed over claim nurses’ strikes will aid Putin
Nurses criticise Nadhim Zahawi for reframing their strike in light of war in Ukraine
Cardiovascular risk post-COVID: how to make your nursing interventions count
Spotting early signs of heart failure and ways to minimise impact of service delays
Cancer services should invest in specialist nurses and not just high-tech treatments
Oncology nurses need to feel valued after redeployment and amid staffing struggles
Grief café helps community nurses cope with patient deaths
Café is an informal space to discuss loss, death and dying and how they affect nurses
ICUs and high dependency units exempt from nurses’ strike action
RCN confirms that chemotherapy, dialysis and critical care units won’t be affected by strike
Nurses coming to work in UK after ‘forced migration’ from Zimbabwe
Thousands of nurses faced with broken agreements and withheld pay have flocked to the UK
Evidence and Practice
Promoting young people’s mental health: the role of community nurses
Why the pandemic and social media may affect mental health, and how to discuss these issues
Understanding the role of the scrub nurse during robotic surgery
Recognise the knowledge and skills required, and the challenges that may be encountered
Understanding the role of genomics in nursing practice
Enhance your knowledge of genomics and its benefits in healthcare
Preoperative fasting: exploring guidelines and evidence to ensure high-quality care
Familiarise yourself with shorter preoperative fasting times and the importance of oral care
Safe use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in managing type 2 diabetes
Recognise the role of nurses in ensuring SGLT2 inhibitors are used appropriately
Supporting person-centred dementia care following the COVID-19 pandemic
Understand the importance of dementia awareness and education for nurses
Features
Young onset dementia: how to spot it, and the symptoms you might not expect
Providing support for patients and their families, who crave tailored, age-appropriate care
Workplace aggression: how to handle difficult colleagues and when to raise concerns
What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour is affecting morale and patient care
Sleep deprived? How to get a good rest, whatever your shift pattern
Find out what aids good sleep, whether you’re working nights or days
Challenging clinical decisions: how to raise concerns about care
It can be difficult to question senior colleagues. Find out how to do it well
Using every team member’s skills to improve the patient experience
The One Step at a Time initiative was set up following a nurse’s own experience of cancer
Gloves off: how to implement greener infection control with one small change
RCN Nursing Award winner Robert Vicente’s tips on cutting waste while maintaining safety
Opinion
Does my manager have the right to phone me when I am off sick?
We explain your rights and obligations, plus how often is too often when it comes to contact
Is laughing gas safe and what can I tell recreational users about managing their risk?
Evidence-based advice on the health implications of inhaling nitrous oxide
What nurses’ strikes will mean for those who didn’t vote for them
How action will work and how those providing life-preserving care can cross picket lines
Students
Clinical placement in theatres: what should I expect and how can I make the most of it?
Perioperative care may seem daunting, but it’s a dynamic and supportive place to learn
What does the NHS nurses’ strike mean for nursing students?
As nurses prepare for a walk-out, can students take part and how will it affect placements
Studying with a neurodivergent condition: what happened when I disclosed my status
People often learn to mask autism, but disclosure should open up access to vital support
Careers
Virtual wards: what are they and what do they mean for different nursing roles?
Services combine remote, hands-on and holistic nursing care – with new roles to match
What does it take to be a major trauma nurse practitioner?
Find out about a role that follows the patient from critical care to recovery
Are you a super-helper? How to ditch the guilt and avoid burnout
Super-helpers won’t say no to helping people even when it affects their well-being