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Nurses from across the profession recognised in King’s birthday honours

Read about outstanding nurses representing the profession in this year’s list

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Bins set alight by protesters on Ligoniel Road, Belfast, as disorder flared during a demonstration organised in response to Monday night's stabbing attack in the city. Picture: Alamy

Nurse chased on way to work in Northern Ireland as health workers fear for safety

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Senior ED sister who could sign off her own shift records fabricated rosters  Picture: iStock

She cheated system that placed her in a position of trust, said NMC

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Sister Sarah Crook died on her way home from Great Western Hospital in Swindon

Thousands of pounds have been raised following the death of nurse Sarah Crook

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Nurses at Good Hope Hospital raised a formal grievance over pay cuts Picture: Alamy

RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’

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Nurses in high bands carry influence from ward to service management level and beyond

Five nurses explain why the accusation does not fit the front-line, clinical work they do

Analysis

Evidence and Practice

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Pulse oximetry: exploring its role, limitations and challenges in clinical practice

Be aware of how its challenges in clinical practice might affect accuracy of readings

Clinical
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Anorexia nervosa: identification and management by non-specialist nurses

Refresh your knowledge of the processes involved in primary care and emergency settings

CPD articles
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Skin and soft tissue abscesses: assessment and management

Recognise approaches such as loop drainage and ultrasound-guided

Clinical
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Effects of financial precarity on nursing students and workforce sustainability in Scotland

Consider the wider workforce implications of financial concerns among nursing student

Clinical
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Evaluating the use of an app to support digital onboarding among nursing students

Read about students’ views on using the app as they transition into their education program

Clinical
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Inflammatory bowel disease: investigations used in its diagnosis and monitoring

Recognise the role of the nurse in supporting patients with IBD

Clinical

Features

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Montage of 15 podcasts selected to interest nurses

Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down

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 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not

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Bad manager

Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadershi

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A nurse in scrubs is frowning and hunching her shoulders in a sign of distress

Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues

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Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

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Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration

Opinion

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Agenda for Change band 5 role reviews are about recognition, career progression and fairer pay Picture: iStock
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Nursing leader says she expects everyone in band 5 to rise to band 6 ‘at a minimum’

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Nursing student on clinical placement in an emergency department – would her learning be enhanced by reduced practice hours?

Views for and against NMC plan to shrink duration of undergraduate clinical education

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Nurse moving to pay that reflects her true worth
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This is a once-in-a-generation chance of a salary structure that is fair to the profession

Students

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Debriefing gives the team space to regroup after managing a stressful situation Picture: iStock

The power of blame-free learning in light of emotionally charged events

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With guidance, nursing students can play their part in protecting patients Picture: Tim Zoltie

Spotting deterioration takes more than tools – experts’ advice on honing your instincts

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Thrombi, commonly known as clots, form in blood vessels due to pathophysiological activation of haemostatic pathways. Picture: iStock

How antithrombotic drugs work – and why we shouldn’t call them blood thinners

Careers

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Nurse case managers assess and coordinate a patient’s care needs in a holistic way Picture: iStock

Find out the skills needed to coordinate care and rehabilitation needs after serious injur

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An advanced clinical practitioner, when deployed appropriately, complements rather than replicates the work of medical colleagues  Picture: Tim George

The widely misunderstood role has a unique place working across the multidisciplinary team

Jobs