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How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Asking retirees back to support NHS ‘won’t solve staffing issue’
Nurses warned to watch finances as cost of living increases
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Asking retirees back to support NHS ‘won’t solve staffing issue’
Government’s reserve programme to boost staff numbers during pandemic ‘short-sighted’
Nurses warned to watch finances as cost of living increases
RCN urges members to budget carefully, ask for advice and check entitlement to benefits
Indicative ballot: nurses prepared to strike over 3% pay offer
RCN seeks 12.5% pay rise and will use ballot results to consider next steps
What you need to know about Omicron variant of COVID-19
Front-line staff facing greater pressure with expansion of booster jab programme
Next year’s pay rise: further ‘dithering and delays’ unacceptable, say unions
Government pushes back a decision on 2022-23 pay offer for Agenda for Change staff
‘No evidence’ to justify forced vaccination of front-line nurses
DHSC told to show benefits of mandatory jabs are proportionate to expected workforce costs
Analysis
How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the world
Moving on: how to give notice with grace and not burn your bridges
The pandemic prompted many staff to rethink their careers. Here’s how to plan and do it well
No gimmicks or empty gestures: the well-being support staff really need
Tea tents are no use if you can’t take a tea break; initiatives should start with the basics
Alcohol and substance misuse among nurses: overcoming fear and stigma to ask for help
Pandemic pressures have contributed to problems for many, but support is available
Delirium types, causes and signs – and how to manage the risk
Tips on recognising this common medical emergency and reducing post-operative risk
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination: what you need to know, and could the flu jab be next?
How the rule change will affect you, plus addressing vaccine hesitancy
Clinical update
Cardiac arrest and CPR: guidance update aims to improve survival and patient outcomes
Resuscitation UK advice affirms role of advance care planning
COVID-19 and severe asthma: what to advise patients
NICE guidance on managing severe asthma in adults and children during the pandemic
COVID-19 nutritional advice
Nutritional advice to help patients during and after COVID-19 has been published
COVID-19: guidance on when to admit patients to critical care
NICE advises on assessing for frailty and including patients and carers in decision-making
COVID-19: infection prevention and control advice for all healthcare settings
The government has issued advice for all healthcare workers
Improving air quality at home: what to advise patients
NICE guidance on risks for those with allergies or respiratory or cadiovascular conditions
Policy briefing
Obesity strategy: steps for tackling a public health crisis
The government’s plan to get the nation fit, protect against COVID-19 and ease strain on the NHS
Rheumatology nursing: your guide to the new RCN competency framework
Skills and career framework aims to support the development of rheumatology nurse roles
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
Essential bowel care advice for nurses
RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
Improving care for patients who have catheters
RCN updates its guidance on using catheters and how to minimise associated risks
Journal scan
COPD: patients in need of reassurance say they value input from clinicians
Healthcare professionals' support prevents people with COPD feeling overwhelmed by symptoms
Diet study offers hope for people with epilepsy
Bacteria may help limit seizures, study of high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet finds
Hospitals underestimate number of staff needed to prevent infections
Study suggests new benchmark
Sharing surveillance of infectious diseases could reduce use of antibiotics
International study found diagnoses improved through shared use of surveillance systems
Sham operation casts doubt on back treatment
Surgery to repair spinal fractures was no more effective than a sham procedure
Documenting and treatment of pain falls as cognitive impairment increases
Pain management drugs less prevalent in nursing home residents with severe impairment
Podcast
How to overcome racism and discrimination to build your career in the NHS
Nursing Standard podcast looks at career progression for black and minority ethnic nurses
Simple steps nurses can take to help protect the environment
Actions all healthcare staff can implement to be greener at work and at home
How to handle feedback and turn it into positive change
Two nurse lecturers share how feedback can help with reflection and revalidation
What all nurses have to gain from learning disabilities training
Our podcast looks at what's behind mandatory training, plus strategies from specialist nurses
What support is available for nurses experiencing mental distress?
Our podcast looks at support available, including the Laura Hyde Foundation's free resource
Racism and discrimination at work: what support is available?
Equality 4 Black Nurses founder shares the personal impact of racism and unconscious bias
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