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Non-melanoma skin cancer: how to optimise patients’ outcomes and care experience
NMSC mortality is low, but nurses can ensure its impact on individuals is not downplayed
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Mental health: helpline’s highest number of calls from nurses
A fifth of more than 800 calls to Our Frontline support service made during pandemic
Nurse tells of ‘insurmountable’ pressure to get jab or lose job
From 1 April, all patient-facing NHS staff must have had both COVID-19 vaccine doses
Advice on how to identify symptoms and diagnose serious infectious illness in children
Paediatric early warning score could help to identify children at risk of serious illness
RCN Nursing Awards 2022, a chance to showcase practice that makes a difference, now open
Entries invited for individuals and teams in 13 categories covering diversity of nursing
Inflation-proof pay rise for nurses might ‘persuade many burnt-out staff to stay’
Unions give evidence to NHS pay review body and demand action from ministers
Back to redeployment: nurses told to expect weeks of disruption as staff absence soars
More than 10% of trust’s workforce is off sick or absent as a result of COVID-19
Evidence and Practice
Optimising treatment in older people with type 2 diabetes and frailty: the role of...
Acknowledging the need for district nurses to keep up to date with advances in diabetes care
Caring for people who are homeless: the work of a nurse to educate and train others
A practice-based account addressing the challenges faced by this vulnerable patient group
Clostridioides difficile infection: update on identification, management and prevention
The pathophysiology, transmission and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection
Identifying and managing patients with disease-related malnutrition in primary care
Clinical consequences and potential health and social care costs of untreated malnutrition
Reflections on a patient presenting with atypical cholecystitis in primary care
Recognise the challenges of diagnosing patients with atypical presentations in primary care
Applying public health theory to practice in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Learn about the six essential elements of public health theory and practice
Features
Non-melanoma skin cancer: how to optimise patients’ outcomes and care experience
NMSC mortality is low, but nurses can ensure its impact on individuals is not downplayed
Dementia misdiagnosis: identifying people at risk of being missed
GP and memory assessment services curtailed by COVID-19, but staff training needs recognised
Living with. . . self-harm
A nurse discusses her own experiences to help others give effective, non-judgemental care
Fear of cancer recurrence: how nurses can support people after successful treatment
For some patients such fears can be debilitating and may require psychological support
Vaccine hesitancy: how a bespoke pathway helps people with learning disabilities
Learning disability nurse Rebecca Crossley’s vaccine clinic adapts to each individual
How to increase health check uptake for people with learning disabilities
A nurse-led team improved health outcomes for service users during COVID-19
Opinion
Time to end inaccurate perceptions of general practice nursing
Practices have been maintaining non-COVID care throughout the pandemic
Decision makers must be made aware of the realities of front-line nursing
Issues affecting the nursing workforce must not be overlooked by those at the top
COVID-19 home treatments for vulnerable people: the new antiviral options
Who is eligible for the treatments, what they do and how they are administered
Students
Simulated clinical placements: how to learn from mistakes in a risk-free environment
Virtual reality and high-tech simulation can build confidence to practise safely
Safeguarding demystified: a beginner’s guide
It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?
Volunteer vaccinators: a nursing role that’s about much more than just a jab in the arm
Nursing students explain why vaccine hubs are proving to be rich learning environments
Careers
Craving career change? Come to our jobs fair and meet a host of employers – entry free
Nurse recruiters will discuss job opportunities that could give your career a fresh start
Are you at a career crossroads? Advice for nurses looking to change direction
The pandemic has left many nurses thinking of changing their role. Here’s what to consider
What is a senior addiction nurse – and could you be one?
The role provides treatment and care to those experiencing alcohol and drug misuse issues