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Why NHS pay agreement needs to mark the start of better deals for all UK nurses
Non-AfC staff and NHS nurses across the UK will be looking for a pay rise too
Newsroom
‘Blame culture must change to learning culture’ to prevent repeat of Gosport scandal
Health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt says it is too hard for staff to raise concerns
Why NHS pay agreement needs to mark the start of better deals for all UK nurses
Non-AfC staff and NHS nurses across the UK will be looking for a pay rise too
Gosport evidence: ‘It appeared to me euthanasia was practised by the nursing staff’
Auxiliary at Gosport War Memorial Hospital told police about events on the 'dead loss ward'
Gosport scandal: ‘my mum had to leave her job after speaking up about opioids’
Sylvia Giffin was among the Gosport War Memorial Hospital nurses who tried to act on concerns
Gosport hospital deaths review found nurses’ warnings on opioids went unheeded
Review into hundreds of untimely deaths said night duty nurses were stifled when they spoke...
Expert panel to advise government on cannabis for medical use
Home secretary says government plans to reschedule banned drug if review identifies ‘...
Evidence and Practice
Current approaches to HIV prevention, treatment and care
Why you should read this article: » To become familiar with the physiology and effects of...
Nutritional requirements in malnutrition and diabetes mellitus
Why you should read this article: » To familiarise yourself with the nutritional...
Procedural pain management in patients with cancer
Why you should read this article: » To understand the procedural pain that may be...
Role of front-line nurse leadership in improving care
Why you should read this article: » To recognise the influence of front-line leaders on...
Effects of singing groups on staff well-being: a feasibility study
Why you should read this article: » To understand the potential effects of singing groups on...
Revalidation
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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...
Writing an article provided a chance to gain valuable feedback
Despite being an experienced nurse and lecturer, Nelson Selvaraj initially found writing an...
Heart failure: part 1
A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms...
Features
UTIs in older people: the tool reducing unnecessary prescribing
Nurses like Jo McEwen are taking a lead in antimicrobial stewardship, cutting antibiotic...
How experts by experience are shaping mental health services
Volunteers influencing change at a large mental health trust have been well received by staff
RCN chair: Adamant nurses must use their voice
RCN chair Maria Trewern is full of hope for the profession – and wants to give members more...
Children’s visits bring happy days to care home
A nursing home finds that inviting children to join residents in activities such as cooking...
Hand hygiene needn’t mean sore skin
A new guide from the RCN shows how to combine hand hygiene with skin care
Opinion
Readers’ panel: Will the government’s funding rise put the NHS on a secure footing?
Nursing Standard readers have their say on the planned £20.5 billion-a-year boost
Implications for nurses who give first aid outside of work
Although the UK does not have a Good Samaritan law, nurses have a duty to help
Jane Bates: What the sugar tax can’t change
Despite the best efforts of government and healthcare staff, sometimes the message doesn’t...
Students
Importance of preventing pressure ulcers was highlighted by training
A student on placement gained confidence after training to manage pressure ulcers in older...
It is an honour to give someone the ‘right’ death
Caring for a dying patient and providing last offices helped nursing student Tristan Crombie...
Sharing your journey as a newly qualified nurse
A newly qualified nurse finds that sharing her experiences with others is rewarding
Careers
The benefits of making time to be kind
It can seem difficult when you’re under pressure, but showing kindness really does make a...
60 Seconds with infection prevention nurse Martin Peache
Acting matron for IPC Martin Peache talks about priorities, career experiences and nursing’s...
Colorectal: an underrated specialty
Choosing an unglamorous specialty was never an issue for colorectal consultant nurse Fiona...
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