COVID-19
To support nurses during this challenging period, we’ve developed a collection of free news and evidence-based resources relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: how it is affecting children and what nurses can do to help
COVID-19: tell us about PPE in your workplace
COVID-19: tributes paid to nurses and HCAs who have died
News
COVID-19: how the NHS and the nursing profession have coped so far
As lockdown continues, we take stock of the impact on and response from services and staff
COVID-19: implications for people receiving cancer treatment
NICE has published new guidance about cancer care during the pandemic
COVID-19: tell us about PPE in your workplace
Take part in Nursing Standard’s survey on personal protective equipment
COVID-19: tributes paid to nurses and HCAs who have died
Tributes paid to dedicated and passionate health professionals
COVID-19: how we have prepared for the surge that’s yet to come
An emergency nurse in Belfast says vital work has seen staff pull together like never before
COVID-19: NMC widens its appeal for nurses to join temporary register
Invitation extended to those who left the register earlier and those who trained overseas
Clinical Practice
Understanding the principles and aims of intravenous fluid therapy
Learn about patient assessment, and the potential risks and complications
How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge of the steps involved in undertaking intravenous infusion calculations
How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Optimise your use of these items to reduce the risk of infection and preserve patient safety
Developing resilience: the role of nurses, healthcare teams and organisations
Why you should read this article: » To understand the individual’s and organisation’s role...
How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Promoting a team approach to the procedure, which ensures risks to patients are minimised
Improving compliance with hand hygiene practices
Explore the elements that affect healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance
How to perform respiratory assessment
This learning module aims to assist practitioners to perform a respiratory assessment
Breaking bad news
Understand the process of breaking bad news and difficulties that nurses can face
Preventing healthcare-associated respiratory tract infections
Preventing healthcare-associated respiratory tract infections and strategies to minimise risk
Temporary register
Understanding the principles and aims of intravenous fluid therapy
Learn about patient assessment, and the potential risks and complications
How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge of the steps involved in undertaking intravenous infusion calculations
How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Optimise your use of these items to reduce the risk of infection and preserve patient safety
How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Promoting a team approach to the procedure, which ensures risks to patients are minimised
Effective infection prevention and control: the nurse’s role
Why you should read this article » To identify the challenges that may be experienced in...
Improving compliance with hand hygiene practices
Explore the elements that affect healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance
How to administer suppositories
How to administer suppositories in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner, ensuring privacy and dignity
How to administer an enema
Undertake the administration of enemas in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner
How to insert a peripheral cannula
How to undertake the safe and effective insertion of a peripheral cannula
An evidence-based approach to subcutaneous injection technique
Evidence-based review of subcutaneous injection administration and best practice
How to insert a nasogastric tube and ensure safe positioning
How to insert a nasogastric tube and check gastric position at the bedside
Essentials of care
How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge of the steps involved in undertaking intravenous infusion calculations
How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
How to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples
Identifying a suitable vein and the appropriate needle or butterfly device for the procedure
Assessing and documenting fluid balance
An approach to monitoring patient hydration which improves compliance with fluid-balance...
Improving healthcare outcomes through the delivery of patient-centred care
How to overcome the barriers to providing patient-centred care
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
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
How to administer suppositories
How to administer suppositories in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner, ensuring privacy and dignity
How to administer an enema
Undertake the administration of enemas in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner
How to insert a peripheral cannula
How to undertake the safe and effective insertion of a peripheral cannula
Staff wellbeing
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
Developing resilience: the role of nurses, healthcare teams and organisations
Why you should read this article: » To understand the individual’s and organisation’s role...
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...
Exploring how mindfulness and self-compassion can enhance compassionate care
Research suggests that the development of mindfulness and self-compassion may help to...
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