Nursing Standard
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Why the NHS can no longer afford to ignore the cracks in the ceiling
Lack of investment in buildings and equipment has left nurses working in poor conditions
Newsroom
Unpaid overtime and reliance on agency nurses in Wales must stop, RCN says
College briefs government with aim of informing its forthcoming workforce strategy
What do you want the new prime minister to do for nurses?
We need your views on what actions they should take to benefit the profession
Singing children’s nurse moves viewers to tears in Great Ormond Street video
Patient's mother praises nurse Beth Porch as hundreds respond to moving clip on Twitter
Health and care services reaching tipping point, RCN warns
Nurses take their concerns over the NHS staffing crisis to parliament
Ambulance service appoints nurse ambassadors to promote profession to the public
North West Ambulance Service nurses will support colleagues’ career development too
Disinfectant fails to remove superbugs from hospital surgical gowns, study finds
Researchers find Clostridium difficile spores and advise robust infection control
Evidence and Practice
Role of nurses in promoting the skin health of older people in the community
The age-associated changes that affect the skin, and what advice to give
Undertaking a person-centred assessment of patients with chronic wounds
How to identify and remove potential barriers to wound healing
Care of infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease
Learn about treatment options and the importance of psychological support
Preventing foot complications in people with diabetes mellitus
Understand the causes, signs and symptoms, and how to assess foot health
Development of a tool to support managers in planning and evaluating staff training
How improving managers’ decision-making around training can enhance patient care
Developing cultural competence in caring for LGBTQI+ patients
Healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex people
Features
Why the NHS can no longer afford to ignore the cracks in the ceiling
Lack of investment in buildings and equipment has left nurses working in poor conditions
Preventing readmission: the power of just one phone call or home visit from a nurse
Study found nurses’ timely post-discharge follow-up cut patients’ readmission risk
Spotting patients’ need sparked my innovation
Nurse innovator Neomi Bennett explains how she developed her compression stockings idea
Ensuring everyone has a voice: a communication tool for non-verbal patients
RCNi Nurse Awards student winners spread the word about their Makaton language resource
How a shed became a sanctuary for a community of men who felt ‘left behind’
Our 2019 Patient’s Choice Award winner created a haven for men facing social isolation
The leadership strategy that changed the way others – and my team – saw our department
RCN Nurse of the Year 2019 led the transformation from ‘just outpatients’ to outstanding
Opinion
Being diagnosed with cancer was like being let in on a secret
After being told she has a rare tumour, nurse Bethann Siviter turns to Google for answers
Workforce: Lack of progress on nurse retention is frightening
Nurses leaving their jobs is a huge preventable cost
Is it ever acceptable to expect nurses to take a pay cut?
With bank staff at one trust facing a pay cut of up to 20%, our readers have their say
Students
Don’t underestimate the experience you’ll gain on a placement abroad
An elective placement in Peru challenged my perceptions of nursing practice – and myself
Simulation gives students a short-cut to confidence
Simulation of emergencies requiring clinical decisions is instilling confidence in students
The importance of delivering a good handover
Laura Slim finds handovers nerve-wracking but is learning to be more confident
Careers
Neonatal care: why it’s a rewarding career, whatever your nursing background
Services for sick babies can offer opportunities for adult nurses keen for a fresh direction
Resilience: the knack of bouncing back from the bad days
Sometimes you need to focus on what gives you the boost in confidence you need
NHS Retirement Fellowship rebrands to boost awareness
The group for retired NHS workers is looking to expand its membership