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Empowering inpatients with diabetes: how to improve safety and reduce errors
Enabling self-administration of insulin recognises patients as experts in their own care
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Nike launches a range of shoes to support nurses during long shifts
Testing by healthcare staff informed the design of their ‘fit, cushioning and traction’
Welsh Labour withdraws political broadcast that features an actor playing a nurse
Parties must clarify use of actors if the audience could be ‘misled’ by their appearance
Tributes paid to a proud pioneer of agency nursing
Jean Higgins ran an early nurse recruitment agency set up for the benefit of the NHS
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year named
Inspirational leader Jean Saunders praised for improving healthcare access for asylum seekers
Adult social care nursing: NMC chief champions ‘disregarded and undermined’ staff
Andrea Sutcliffe says they display a high level of knowledge, skills and competence
Nurses in Northern Ireland announce Christmas strike date
Walkout will be the first in RCN history – as Unison members plan industrial action too
Evidence and Practice
Exploring the fundamental aspects of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery nurse’s role
Familiarise yourself with the main aspects of this role
Embedding spiritual care into everyday nursing practice
Learn techniques that can enhance patients’ spiritual well-being
How to care for patients undergoing paracentesis for the drainage of ascites
The nurse’s role in monitoring the patient and administering treatment
Supporting patients to make lifestyle behaviour changes
Enhance your knowledge of the benefits of health promotion and preventing ill health
Role of the nurse consultant in infection prevention and control
Read how they develop evidence-based practice and motivate and inspire staff
Understanding the role of chaplains in supporting patients and healthcare staff
Discover why chaplains might provide a more generic and less religious service in the future
Features
Empowering inpatients with diabetes: how to improve safety and reduce errors
Enabling self-administration of insulin recognises patients as experts in their own care
NHS over-40s health check: how nurses can make it bigger and better
It was never just for the worried well, but now a major revamp will extend its reach
How advanced training turned around our stroke care service
The advanced nurse practitioner programme was the key to better, more timely patient care
How to attract and retain brilliant nurses
A trust has devised a fellowship to boost the careers of talented staff
End of life care: finding out what matters to the families and carers of dying patients
The programme that helps nurses see care through the eyes of patients’ loved ones
What matters to nurses: does your organisation know?
One trust dared to open a conversation with staff – and faced some uncomfortable truths
Opinion
Who gets paid what in the NHS?
Who are the best-paid workers in the NHS? And who gets left underpaid and overworked?
How to say sorry to patients and their families
Apologising when things go wrong is part of compassionate care – but you have to get it right
Stop blaming nurses for malnutrition in older people
Focus instead on the widespread myths in the community about healthy eating
Students
What to do if you’re struggling with maths
Numerical calculations are part of everyday nursing. Here's how to improve your skills
Adult nursing degree that embraces the blurred boundaries of physical and mental health
University of Exeter’s new programme represents a significant shift in nurse education
The death of a patient may trigger complex emotions, but you can learn to manage them
How to ensure self-care while doing your best for patients and families at the end of life
Careers
Imposter syndrome: don’t be too hard on yourself when you transition to a new role
Career transition can be uncomfortable, so be realistic about what you expect of yourself
Why registered nurses should consider a PhD
A doctorate can help to develop skills, as well as being academically satisfying
How to take charge of your nursing career
Identifying your strengths and passions will help you navigate a career path that suits you