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NHS pay deal: reopen talks with nurses, union leader urges government
Consultants’ better deal exposes injustice our female-dominated profession faces – RCN
Menopause: how one nurse started meaningful conversations at work
Wendy Madden is making sure nurses with debilitating symptoms don't suffer in silence
Focus on curbing exploitation of foreign staff, not immigration levels, minister told
Union and care providers call on government to take action against unethical employers
Nurses may see shorter working week if AfC recommendations approved
Scottish Government also considering pay changes and protected learning time
Consultants’ pay deal highlights ‘galling’ disparity for nurses
NHS nurses received the lowest public sector pay deal, with no promise of pay scale reform
Warning of mental health nurses substituted on inpatient wards
But NHS denies any inappropriate staffing in mental health and learning disability services
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
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
Palliative care is everyone’s business: steps you can take to improve patient experience
How to promote seamless and person-centred support across primary and secondary care
Opinion
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
Bullying in the NHS: more than just a few bad apples
System-wide change is needed so nurses can be confident reports will be dealt with
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
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
Safe staffing: how to report concerns, whatever your role or seniority
A practical guide to using ‘red flags’ to raise staffing gaps