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NHS pay in Wales: health unions back three-year deal
Nurses will reach the top of their pay bands more quickly
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NHS pay in Wales: health unions back three-year deal
Nurses will reach the top of their pay bands more quickly
RCN welcomes report highlighting beneficial impact of EU staff on the health service
But college disagrees they should receive no preferential treatment to work in UK after...
Forensic mental health service users explain actions that trigger challenging behaviour
Positive behavioural support: unit's staff now more aware of service users' sensitivities
Bedside test for viral infections could reduce unnecessary antibiotic use
Researchers say faster testing could enhance antimicrobial stewardship and ease bed pressures
Call for mental health nurses to publicise the specialty – or face extinction
Nursing academic urges staff to ‘make some noise and be more political’
RCN pay deal row: everything you need to know about the EGM
Your guide to the issues behind the motion of no confidence, and how RCN members can have...
Evidence and Practice
Investigating ward nurses’ responses to deteriorating patients
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your understanding of the factors that can...
Managing chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives) in primary care
Why you should read this article: » To enable you to recognise the signs and symptoms of...
Parkinson’s disease: symptoms, treatment options and nursing care
Why you should read this article: » To understand your role in supporting and improving the...
Exploring the characteristics of effective communicators in healthcare
Why you should read this article: » To familiarise yourself with the new Nursing and...
Reflection on the development of the nurse consultant role
Why you should read this article: » To understand the development of the nurse consultant...
Role of nurses in supporting antimicrobial stewardship
Why you should read this article: » To improve your awareness of the effects of...
Revalidation
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Reflect on what you have learned from a CPD article and gain a certificate of learning
Watch our animated guide to revalidation
Our short film explains the revalidation process
Nurse of the Year ‘makes you feel there is someone there for you’
A tribute to the RCN Nurse of the Year 2018, Angela Hall, by her patient the Rev Mark Bond
‘My dedicated nurses inspired me to join the profession’
Student nurse award winner recalls two nurses who cared for her as she recovered from sepsis
Legal responsibilities
A CPD article improved Bernadette Parsons’ understanding of the legal standard of care...
Heart failure: part 2
A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the treatment and management of chronic...
Features
When someone with dementia has delirium, they may well be in pain too
Assessing for delirium helps nurses spot and control patients’ unspoken pain
Using a grassroots approach to improve health in the Sikh population
A nursing lecturer is taking public health messages to the heart of the community
Sepsis resource collection
Sepsis remains a significant cause of death – it is estimated that 44,000 people die from ‘...
How to inspire and innovate at work
With persistence and the right support, every nurse can turn a good idea into better care
‘Employers can’t assume that being culturally inclusive means they’re doing okay’
It takes more than embracing diversity to improve career opportunities for BME staff
New technology needs to work for nurses
Helen Goodman explains her role as a chief nursing information officer
Opinion
Student attrition targets shift from unlikely to illusory
The student attrition rate is stuck but targets to improve it seem illusory
NHS terminology is a craft in itself
Patients are often confused by the language we use in healthcare – and it's no wonder, says...
Brexit raises the risk of dangerous delays in the supply of medicines
Clarity is needed about how the supply of medicines might be affected by a ‘no deal’ Brexit
Students
Tips for nursing students who are starting their studies
Nursing professor Jan Draper welcomes this year's cohort of nursing students
Refugee camp made me thankful for NHS
A nursing student describes volunteering at a refugee camp and reflects on what she learned
BME students benefit from high achievers scheme
Initiative recognises that gifted students need support to reach their full potential
Careers
Don’t let upsetting remarks affect your focus
How to stay focused and avoid becoming upset by chance remarks or disagreements at work
60 seconds with nursing lecturer Katie Baxter
'Nursing can be hard, but the life skills and satisfaction you get back are priceless,' says...
60 seconds with Public Health England nurse consultant Michele Lawrence
'Public health action in response to an outbreak has to be timely,' says Public Health...
Latest podcasts
Hear how a nurse-led acute response team...
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