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Hospital worker arrested after infant dies of suspected poisoning
Woman reported to be a nurse suspected of administering poison with intent to endanger life
London trust launches recruitment campaign to encourage local nurses to join its team
NHS staff front recruitment campaign as demand for mental health services rise
Let’s tackle this taboo: nurses bid to improve care for black men with prostate cancer
Group is at increased risk of disease yet faces inequalities in post-diagnosis support
Funding boost for new nursing roles to improve respiratory care
More than £300,000 from Scottish charity will help reduce NHS hospital admissions
Almost half of last year’s new NMC registrants were trained overseas
NMC data has sparked concern over quick fixes and recruitment from red list countries
We’re off: NMC reveals extent of exodus from register as many leavers blame pandemic
Find out reasons why nurses say they feel forced to turn their backs on their careers
Evidence and Practice
COVID-19 and diabetes: onset and challenges in management
There is a clear correlation and bidirectional relationship between diabetes and COVID-19
Pre-registrant nurses’ perceptions of general practice as a first-post destination
Understand nursing students’ perceptions of entering general practice as a first post
Development of the nursing associate role in community and primary care settings
The role has been part of the health and social care workforce in England since 2017
Recognising and managing non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease
An explanation of the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of NTM-PD
Restarting spirometry testing: considering and minimising the risks posed by COVID-19
Recommendations for minimising the risks of infection when restarting spirometry testing
Using co-production in the implementation of community integrated care: a scoping review
Boost your awareness of the benefits and challenges of co-production in integrated care
Features
Help for vulnerable families that proves value of health visiting
Innovative projects supported isolated families during the pandemic
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
Remote assessments for physical conditions: how to get the most from video calls
Virtual consultations can transform care, and there are tools to help with tech and skills
Inflammatory bowel disease: what it is and how tailored care can improve quality of life
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be debilitating – find out how to support patients
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
Can community nurses cope with increased out of hospital services for older people?
Community care has good outcomes, but district nursing workloads exceed capacity of services
Opinion
A business case for district nurse resources no one should ignore
If action were undertaken nationally, the result will be a consistently high-quality service
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
What to do if you’re worried you’ll struggle to pay the £120, or have missed a payment
Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away
Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational
Students
What to expect from a placement with a district nursing team
Hone your leadership, communication and clinical skills while supporting patients at home
What are e-PADs and how can I get the most out of them on placement?
The pros and cons of electronic practice assessment documents, plus tips from fellow students
What to expect from a clinical placement in a prison: tips from a nursing student
How the reality of prison healthcare challenged my preconceived ideas
Careers
What does a career in the Royal Navy involve – and could it be the job for you?
This nursing path can offer travel and adventure and recruits get paid to train
Macmillan nurses: find out about the wide range of NHS roles supported by the charity
It’s a huge force in UK cancer nursing, so could Macmillan have the right job for you?
What does the role of diabetes specialist nurse involve?
Qualifications you need and the pay to expect in this influential and autonomous role