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Managing symptoms at the end of life: a guide for non-palliative care nurses
Enhance your knowledge of interventions that can be used to manage common symptoms
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Eczema in adults: a quick guide to causes, types and supporting patients to self-manage
This common condition, characterised by dry, itchy skin, can greatly affect quality of life
Many NHS and social care workers no longer earning a living wage
One NHS employee told campaign group they were ‘down to one meal a day’
Mini-budget: ‘Billions to bankers and nothing to nurses’
Nursing unions question government’s priorities as mini-budget rewards high earners
‘No value for nurses’ – reaction to health secretary’s NHS plan
RCN Congress chair criticises Thérèse Coffey’s plans to get NHS through difficult winter
NMC to consider proposed changes to English language requirements for overseas nurses
Plan to revamp language tests would make it easier for overseas staff to register in the UK
‘Panicked and ill-considered’ NHS plan draws fire from unions
Critics say Thérèse Coffey’s plan calls for volunteers but fails to address staff shortages
Evidence and Practice
Managing symptoms at the end of life: a guide for non-palliative care nurses
Enhance your knowledge of interventions that can be used to manage common symptoms
Genetic haemochromatosis: diagnosis and treatment of an iron overload disorder
Recognise the signs and symptoms, and enhance your ability to support patients
Essentials of wound care: assessing and managing impaired skin integrity
Using a holistic approach and shared decision-making with patients
An overview of the prevention and management of wound infection
Pathophysiology, risk factors and signs and symptoms of wound infection
Breaking bad news
Communication skills to help you engage in challenging conversations with patients
Features
Nurse well-being: practical support for your own and colleagues’ mental health
Advice and help as workplace pressures and the cost-of-living crisis hit home
The therapeutic relationship: how rapport with patients aids shared decision-making
In an overstretched NHS, the nurse-patient relationship is more important than ever
Integrated care systems: why they’re going to matter to you (if they don’t already)
A seamless health and care system sounds like the perfect plan – but will ICSs work?
Bowel cancer care: a day in the life of colorectal oncology nursing teams
The highs and lows of the roles as COVID pressures continue and teams tackle the backlog
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
Remote assessments for physical conditions: how to get the most from video calls
Virtual consultations can transform care, and there are tools to help with tech and skills
Opinion
Show of appreciation: what’s the problem with a teabag ‘treat’?
Maybe managers should focus instead on ensuring the breaks in which to enjoy a cuppa
When nurses make mistakes, is it the workplace that’s setting them up to fail?
Exploring complex human factors is a better way to prevent errors from recurring
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
Students
Being a nursing student and a parent: how to make it work for you and your family
Tips for new students with children, from placements and studying to benefits and childcare
Considering an elective placement overseas? Here’s what you need to know
How to plan and prepare for a placement abroad, and how it could help develop your skills
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Protecting patients and staff from infection is a fundamental part of care
Careers
What does an endometriosis specialist adviser do – could a role at a charity be for you?
Advice on combining NHS and charity nursing roles, and how it could develop your career
Diversity in senior roles: a programme for aspiring black and minority ethnic leaders
How an NHS England Midlands scheme aims to improve representation and support staff
When the pressure is too much: how to recognise and seek help for burnout
An RCN Nurse of the Year describes her struggle to prioritise her well-being