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COVID-19: reliance on early warning scores may have caused delays in care
A lack of specialist staff led to an over-reliance on the NEWS2 score, report says
COVID-19: Northern Ireland rewards final-year students for working during pandemic
Health minister extends band 4 pay until their nursing studies end in September
Nurse contributors wanted for project showing skin conditions in BAME children
Skin Deep aims to improve the range of images available of dermatological conditions
Nurses should look out for ‘COVID toe’ in patients
The COVID-19 symptom can look like chilblains, nurse consultant says
COVID-19 effect could deter international nurses from coming to UK, says ICN
Perceptions of safety and financial impact may make UK less attractive to overseas nurses
Front-line healthcare staff at greater risk of COVID-19 than public, despite PPE – study
Reseachers recommend stricter protocols for social distancing among healthcare workers
Evidence and Practice
How to discuss the human papillomavirus infection with patients in primary care
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your understanding of human papillomavirus (...
The role of the nurse in supporting patients with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses supporting patients with asthma should be aware of guidelines and new recommendations
Supporting people with dementia who mobilise excessively around and outside of the home
People with dementia who mobilise around and outside the home can present challenges
Hepatitis A infection: public health management and the role of the primary care nurse
Working with public health is an important aspect of reducing transmission
Evaluating sleep quality in patients with hypertension
Discussion of sleep quality should form part of the overall lifestyle advice for patients
Exploring the attitudes and behaviours of community nurses towards patient self-care
A focus on self-care must be integral to the function and purpose of community nursing
Features
Social prescribing for well-being: how nurses can combat loneliness and isolation
Connecting people to support and services is more important in the wake of COVID-19 than ever
How are your bowel motions? The question nurses need to ask
Patients may be embarrassed to talk about bowel problems, but help is available
All you need to know about NMC fitness to practise cases
Fitness to practise cases are central to the NMC’s regulation of nursing standards
Lyme disease: how nurses can identify it and advise patients
How to detect the tick-borne infectious disease and promote awareness among the public
Shame, stigma and sexual dysfunction: the overlooked diabetes complications
Some physical and mental health issues common in people with diabetes are not discussed
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
Opinion
Capitalising on the astonishing work of district and community nurses during COVID-19
We need to retain the spotlight on the excellent service we provide beyond the pandemic
Care homes and COVID-19: the hidden impact of visiting restrictions
Without steps to allow families access, the psychological effect of lockdowns will be immense
Face masks: how nurses can overcome the communication barrier and reassure patients
Compulsory face coverings pose particular challenges when patients are deaf or have dementia
Students
COVID-19: how a neighbourhood volunteer scheme is teaching me about leadership
One nursing student is coordinating a network of support for vulnerable community members
Patient confidentiality: how a complicated case created an ethical and legal dilemma
A service user’s chlamydia diagnosis taught me lessons about disclosure and breach of trust
The compassionate care given in abortion clinics is what nursing is all about
Marie Stopes UK says placements can help nursing students understand non-judgemental care
Careers
Nursing patients with frailty: how to create a complex needs team
Combining the skills of a frailty nurse and a GP to provide holistic care in the community
Virtual interview tips for nurses: how to present yourself and how to prepare
Social distancing has made remote interviews far more common — here’s how to excel on screen
COVID-19: how we adapted our diabetes service to provide seven-day-a-week, remote care
The changes that will remain post-pandemic and tips for adapting other services