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Blood disorder crisis must be treated ‘as urgently as cardiac arrest’
Sickle cell awareness vital, specialist says, after coroner finds patient received wrong care
16 Apr 2021
Union ballots open as nurses in Scotland vote on proposed 4% pay deal
RCN Scotland and GMB urge NHS staff to reject Scottish Government offer
16 Apr 2021
Beauty company backtracks after refusing to treat nurses working with COVID-19 patients
Benefit Cosmetics UK apologises and changes policy after provoking backlash on social media
15 Apr 2021
Nurses want safe staffing law extended to care homes and the community
Safe staffing is most pressing health issue for the next Welsh parliament, RCN survey finds
15 Apr 2021
Your nurse’s uniform: is a national, standardised design a good idea?
NHS consults nurses in England about consistency of uniform design
14 Apr 2021
Government launches consultation on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for care home staff
Unison warns that staff could leave if a heavy-handed approach is taken
14 Apr 2021
Evidence and Practice
Identifying people with deteriorating mental health using a mental state assessment
Read this article to understand the role of a mental state assessment
12 Apr 2021
Understanding nurses’ responsibilities in promoting equality and diversity
Empowering nurses to recognise and challenge discrimination
06 Apr 2021
Use of indwelling catheters and preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Enhance your knowledge of the potential complications of these devices
31 Mar 2021
Providing patient education on portion control and healthy eating
Various methods you can use to support individuals to eat healthily
25 Mar 2021
Understanding oral mucositis and the principles of effective mouth care
Recognise the symptoms, causes and risk factors, and the importance of optimal oral hygiene
22 Mar 2021
How to undertake effective record-keeping and documentation
Understand the importance of keeping clear and accurate patient records
15 Mar 2021
Features
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How COVID-19 is affecting nurses’ mental health, and what to do about it
There are so many reasons to feel anxious about coronavirus, but help is out there
22 Jan 2021
Hand hygiene: how can you be sure your workplace is getting it right?
Compliance is critical to patient safety, but monitoring it is far from straightforward
15 Apr 2021
How to prevent inpatient falls: start by refusing to accept they’re inevitable
Falls should be seen as shocking, rather than normal hospital events
12 Apr 2021
Podcasts for nurses: five of the best to keep you learning while you listen
Dip into our pick of podcasts on issues that affect your work and well-being
05 Apr 2021
Opioid prescribing: tackling the ‘time bomb’ of long-term use and addiction
How to spot red flags, advise patients and help them find other ways to cope
29 Mar 2021
Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease – how to support patients
GORD is a common condition with debilitating symptoms that should not be underestimated
15 Mar 2021
Opinion
Life and death decisions and COVID-19: how an ethical code supports your practice
An internationally recognised code helps nurses advocate for fairer treatment for all
14 Apr 2021
DNACPR notices: what nurses need to know
Nurses’ input can inform a decision about whether to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
13 Apr 2021
Racism denied: don’t brush aside our everyday experiences
Report is an insult to nurses, and ignores the reality of systemic racism in the NHS
09 Apr 2021
Students
Why we’re glad we opted-in to paid clinical placements to help the NHS during COVID-19
Reflections on the unforgettable experience of front-line practice during the pandemic
16 Apr 2021
How to make the most of your first clinical placement
COVID-19 delayed Lenka Huntley’s experience until her second year – here’s how she coped
06 Apr 2021
Social media: teaching nursing students how to engage and be professional online
The University of Plymouth empowers students to make the most of virtual learning
30 Mar 2021
Careers
Island nursing: why it’s rich in career opportunities as well as work-life balance
A nurse explains the professional rewards of finding a job on a small island
14 Apr 2021
How to rebuild positivity and move forward even when you’re exhausted
COVID-19 pandemic has left nurses traumatised, but healing is possible
08 Apr 2021
Is it time to step up to a band 6 nursing position?
The pandemic may have given you a taste of more senior roles – so consider your next move
01 Apr 2021