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COVID-19: tell us about PPE in your workplace
COVID-19: tributes paid to two nurses who have died
COVID-19: NMC widens its appeal for nurses to join temporary register
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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 two nurses who have died
They were one of us, they were one of the profession, says England's chief nurse
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
COVID-19: public applaud NHS staff once more
Clapping from doorsteps, windows and balconies across the UK
COVID-19: government issues new PPE guidance for healthcare staff
Guidelines come as nurse unions continue to raise concerns about lack of protective equipment
COVID-19: shortages limit amount of testing for NHS workers
Despite removal of 15% cap, many trusts lack resources to carry out enough tests
Analysis
COVID-19: a guide to the big issues for nurses
Frequently asked questions on issues such as self-isolation, sick pay and redeployment
How to help patients cope with hay fever
Symptoms can be debilitating, but the condition is often under-recognised and poorly managed
COVID-19 emergency register for nurses: how it will work in practice
UPDATED Final-year nursing students and ex-registrants to be deployed to boost the workforce
COVID-19: diary of a nurse in self-isolation
A nurse lecturer’s personal account of the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on her family
What nurses need to know if they decide not to attempt CPR
Be prepared to defend your actions if no DNACPR order is in place
Misleading roles: why the public can’t rely on the job title ‘nurse’
Unregistered staff in ‘nurse’ roles, and ‘advanced’ titles misused, survey reveals
Clinical update
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
Acute kidney injury: advice for nurses on detecting AKI and caring for patients
How to identify and treat the spectrum of injury formerly known as acute renal failure
Novel coronavirus: how to spot suspected cases
New government guidance for nurses stresses importance of infection control measures
Mental health and menopause: how to identify symptoms and offer support
RCN guidance on the psychological symptoms of the menopause
Policy briefing
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
Correct use of gloves and how to protect your skin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
New RCN position statement on termination of pregnancy
College responds after members support call for decriminalisation
Instant messaging: guidance for NHS staff in hospital
Guidance aims to help judge how and when to use instant messaging in acute clinical settings
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
Nursing Standard Podcast discusses an unusual way to finance a nursing degree
Our latest episode features nurse and former stripper Ellen
Podcast: what does genomics mean for nurses?
Angela Cazeaux, Vicky Cuthill and Mark Radford discuss the role of genomics in nursing
Nursing Standard podcast: is Florence Nightingale a nursing icon?
Professor of nursing policy Anne Marie Rafferty discusses her legacy
Nursing Standard podcast: is your workplace making you unhealthy?
Professor of health promotion at London South Bank University discusses her research
Nursing Standard podcast: practical guide to the NMC education standards
Nurse academics from University of Surrey share tips for getting the most from the framework
Nursing Standard Christmas podcast: gifts, shifts, Good Samaritans and festive poetry
Nursing Standard podcast on the joys of nursing at Christmas
Sponsored
Chronic lymphcytic leukaemia: Improving treatment and support for patients
This feature has been funded by Janssen UK and written on the company’s behalf by M&F Health, based on an interview with Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Karen Stanley.
Bubbly little girl needs a “forever home” – can you help?
Lambeth Council are appealing to all members of the caring community
Ask the experts webinar: serious skin infections
This webinar explores the nursing management of serious skin infections and how they can be effectively managed and treated. Richard Hatchett, a nurse tutor and senior editor at RCNi, discusses nursing innovations with Sharon Falconer, a specialist outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) nurse from Aberdeen, and Malcolm Bain from the medical department at Correvio.
What really goes on ‘Behind the Smile’ of your patients living with RA?
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) don’t feel their condition is understood by those around them, and this can have a negative impact on how the patient feels about their condition, according to a new survey, RA Matters , by Lilly.
Wales offers a great quality of life for the newly qualified nurse
Newly qualified Mental Health Nurse Luke Pybus, from Somerset, is delighted he made the career move to work in Wales.
Working in Wales can really take you places in your career
Sian Thomas, a Consultant Nurse for Child Health in South Wales, and Nurse of the Year 2016, talks about why everyone looking for a rewarding nursing career should put Wales at the top of their list.