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COVID-19 and nurses’ right to refuse to treat: when is it justified?
Refusing care due to lack of personal protective equipment is more complex than it might seem
01 Jul 2020
COVID-19 (coronavirus)
To support nurses during this challenging period, we’ve developed a collection of free news and evidence-based resources relevant to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic
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COVID-19: how we adapted our diabetes service to provide seven-day-a-week, remote care
The changes that will remain post-pandemic and tips for adapting other services
01 Jul 2020
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Our COVID-19 experience in art: capturing nursing students’ fears and challenges
Visual journalist Emily Thomas's artwork tells the stories of students’ placements in the NHS
01 Jul 2020
News
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Low-paid ‘on-the-job’ nursing student training will take the profession backwards
Paid clinical placements are no cure-all for student debt and staff shortages
01 Jul 2020
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Legs in lockdown: nurses revolutionise lower limb care and transform patient outcomes
Remote triage for foot and leg care means clinical nurse specialists can intervene earlier
01 Jul 2020
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COVID-19: how to make PPE less daunting for people with learning disabilities
Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
01 Jul 2020
Vast majority of cancer patients find it easy to contact clinical nurse specialist
Patient survey reveals mainly positive experiences of services despite some disparities
01 Jul 2020
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COVID-19: infection rates higher among nurses than doctors, say researchers
Study reveals breakdown of infection rates by staff group at Oxford trust
30 Jun 2020
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Readers’ panel: should suspensions have been lifted for some nurses amid the pandemic?
The NMC removed the fitness to practise sanctions to boost the front-line workforce
30 Jun 2020
Clinical Practice
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Low-paid ‘on-the-job’ nursing student training will take the profession backwards
Paid clinical placements are no cure-all for student debt and staff shortages
01 Jul 2020
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COVID-19: how we adapted our diabetes service to provide seven-day-a-week, remote care
The changes that will remain post-pandemic and tips for adapting other services
18 Jun 2020
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COVID-19: why I’m glad I faced my fears and opted for extended clinical placement anyway
I have learned so much about being a nurse by working in a great ED team during the pandemic
10 Jun 2020
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How to verify the death of a patient
Understanding the legal implications, and the need for sensitivity and compassion
26 May 2020
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Back to the bedside: our reflections on returning to clinical practice in the pandemic
Volunteer ICU nurses talk teamwork, coping strategies and their families’ COVID-19 fears
15 May 2020
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COVID-19: how working at the Nightingale has changed my student experience
Two students describe their first weeks in the workplace, and what has helped them cope
15 May 2020
Learning module
Sepsis bitesize learning
Enhance your knowledge of the first critical hour of suspected sepsis
27 Apr 2020
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How to perform respiratory assessment
A logical and structured approach to respiratory assessment
16 Apr 2020
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Breaking bad news
Understand the process of breaking bad news and difficulties that nurses can face
07 Apr 2020
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Improving compliance with hand hygiene practices
Explore the elements that affect healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance
29 Mar 2020
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Preventing healthcare-associated respiratory tract infections
Preventing healthcare-associated respiratory tract infections and strategies to minimise risk
27 Mar 2020
Temporary register
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Back to the bedside: our reflections on returning to clinical practice in the pandemic
Volunteer ICU nurses talk teamwork, coping strategies and their families’ COVID-19 fears
15 May 2020
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How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
16 Apr 2020
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Effective infection prevention and control: the nurse’s role
Infection control and transmission-based precautions nurses should adhere
08 Apr 2020
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Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Understand types of PPE in various clinical scenarios and appropriate application
08 Apr 2020
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Understanding the principles and aims of intravenous fluid therapy
Ensuring safe and effective IV fluid therapy and patient assessment
27 Jan 2020
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How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge on how to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
13 Jan 2020
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Sepsis bitesize learning
Enhance your knowledge of the first critical hour of suspected sepsis
27 Apr 2020
Learning module
Improving compliance with hand hygiene practices
Explore the elements that affect healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance
29 Mar 2020
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How to administer suppositories
How to administer suppositories in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner, ensuring privacy and dignity
27 Mar 2020
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How to administer an enema
Undertake the administration of enemas in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner
27 Mar 2020
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How to insert a peripheral cannula
How to undertake the safe and effective insertion of a peripheral cannula
27 Mar 2020
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An evidence-based approach to subcutaneous injection technique
Evidence-based review of subcutaneous injection administration and best practice
27 Mar 2020
Essentials of care
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How to verify the death of a patient
Understanding the legal implications, and the need for sensitivity and compassion
26 May 2020
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Using effective hand hygiene practice to prevent and control infection
Understand the complex factors that can interfere with hand hygiene compliance
27 Apr 2020
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How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
16 Apr 2020
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How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge on how to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
13 Jan 2020
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Challenges and facilitators in providing effective end of life care in ICUs
Ways to enhance practice in this area and factors that might affect patient care
15 Apr 2019
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Meeting the needs of carers of people at the end of life
Exploring the context of caring at the end of life and the experience of carers
06 Apr 2018
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How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change
How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change
22 Apr 2020
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Caring for patients with a temporary tracheostomy
How to detect and resolve problems early, with reference to best practice guidelines
22 Apr 2020
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Improving healthcare outcomes through the delivery of patient-centred care
How to overcome the barriers to providing patient-centred care
27 Mar 2020
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How to remove an indwelling urinary catheter in female patients
Removing an indwelling urinary catheter in female patients in a safe, timely, effective and patient-centred manner
27 Mar 2020
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Promoting the 6Cs of nursing in patient assessment
Overview of the Patient Assessment and Clinical-reasoning Tool and how to promote the 6Cs of nursing
27 Mar 2020
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How to administer suppositories
How to administer suppositories in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner, ensuring privacy and dignity
27 Mar 2020
Critical care
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Patient transfer from the intensive care unit to a general ward
Exploring the challenges of transferring patients from the ICU
19 Apr 2020
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Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Understand types of PPE in various clinical scenarios and appropriate application
08 Apr 2020
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Understanding the principles and aims of intravenous fluid therapy
Ensuring safe and effective IV fluid therapy and patient assessment
27 Jan 2020
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How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge on how to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
13 Jan 2020
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How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Safe and effective emergency intubation of a patient with a compromised airway or...
12 Jul 2018
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Palliative and end of life care in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a life-limiting interstitial lung disease
22 May 2018
Learning module
Sepsis bitesize learning
Enhance your knowledge of the first critical hour of suspected sepsis
27 Apr 2020
Learning module
How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change
How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change
22 Apr 2020
Learning module
Caring for patients with a temporary tracheostomy
How to detect and resolve problems early, with reference to best practice guidelines
22 Apr 2020
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How to perform respiratory assessment
A logical and structured approach to respiratory assessment
16 Apr 2020
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How to care for a patient after death in hospital
How to care for a patient after death and support their family in the hospital setting
27 Mar 2020
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How to wash your hands effectively
A learning module explaining when and how to wash your hands effectively
27 Mar 2020
Staff well-being
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What the COVID-19 pandemic tells us about the need to develop resilience in the nursing...
Most research on resilience in healthcare systems such as the NHS is based on organisational...
13 May 2020
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Awareness of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nursing
How nurses can safeguard against secondary traumatic stress
20 Aug 2019
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All to play for: the need for resilience in nursing leaders
Senior nurses set to explore how to exert influence in health and social care
10 Jul 2019
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Implementing laughter therapy to enhance the well-being of patients and nurses
Discover the physical and psychosocial benefits of laughter therapy for patients and nurses
11 Feb 2019
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Developing resilience: the role of nurses, healthcare teams and organisations
Strategies nurses can use to improve their resilience and that of others
28 Aug 2018
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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...
29 May 2018
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