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NMC set to overhaul public health and community nursing post-registration standards
NMC’s co-produced changes will update, modernise and streamline post-registration standards
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NMC set to overhaul public health and community nursing post-registration standards
NMC’s co-produced changes will update, modernise and streamline post-registration standards
Evidence and Practice
Integrating new non-medical practitioners in general practices
Barriers and facilitators to integrating new non-medical practitioners in general practices
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
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
How our specialist frailty team helped to improve older people’s care
Patients are now able to return home with a comprehensive plan in place
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
Students
What is supernumerary status and why does it need protecting?
With placements disrupted by the pandemic, some view students’ special status as under threat
What to expect from a placement with a district nursing team
Hone your leadership, communication and clinical skills while supporting patients at home
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The pros and cons of electronic practice assessment documents, plus tips from fellow students
Careers
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How Jane Padmore has developed her own style, built around driving improvements for patients
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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
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