Primary Health Care
Editor's choice
RCNi Nurse Awards 2019: vote for who you think should be Patient’s Choice winner
Five inspiring finalists were nominated by grateful patients and families
Newsroom
RCN urges reversal of cuts to public health services following increase of STIs
Many cases preventable if nursing staff in sexual and reproductive health are ‘valued’
General Practice Nursing Induction Template will help new staff adapt to the role
Author of guide says it will assist with recruitment and retention of nurses in the specialty
District nurses: new survey aims to understand the challenges they face
Queen’s Nursing Institute also asks about career development and use of technology
UK nurse to lead global campaign to find future nursing leaders and policy influencers
Health Education England’s chief nurse will take charge of the Nightingale Challenge
HCA treated for serious burns after performing fire-eating act for charity
Fellow healthcare professionals rushed to her aid at the NHS’ Got Talent show in Winchester
Nursing associates: more than 1,000 now registered with NMC
Health Education England hails the ‘significant milestone’ that ‘strengthens patient care’
Evidence and Practice
Adoption of technology-enabled care for patients with respiratory conditions
A look at the benefits of giving clinicians and patients access to technology-enabled care
Parkrun promotes physical activity and community spirit
Three studies explore the benefits of parkrun, a free 5km event held weekly around the UK
Pre-registration nurse placements in general practice: the picture so far
A scoping review of ten years of literature examined pre-registration nurse placements
Continuing professional development: lymphoma in primary care
This article summarises the diagnosis, treatment and long-term consequences of lymphoma
Continuity of care for adults who have been diagnosed with congenital heart disease
The needs and challenges of people with CHD in the community and primary care
Assessing the needs of young carers and young adult carers in a London borough
Steps need to be taken to meet the statutory duties of identifying and assessing such carers
Features
How a nurse-led GP liaison service helped streamline the patient journey
Sally Shaw explains how she helped develop a service to improve communication with local GPs
How to avoid the pitfalls when a patient needs the help of an interpreter
Why language and communication should not be barriers to a patient receiving quality care
Why the skills of assistant practitioners and nursing associates could bridge the gap
Assistant practitioners and nursing associates can help relieve pressure on busy nurses
Why nursing in remote communities can be such a rewarding challenge
Four Queen's Nurses working in Scotland provide an insight into their different roles
Cautions against catheters
Nurses should constantly review the need to continue with catheters, says updated guidance
How in house staff development can grow your own district nurses
A trust has devised a range of courses to develop the skills of all its nursing workforce
Opinion
Smacking ban would offer chance to educate parents and carers
A Welsh ban on smacking children would be a chance to educate and support parents and carers
Why do patients not want to see the 'nurse' practitioner?
A stereotyped view of nurses persists, and the profession needs to tackle misconceptions
Asthma and COPD: inhaler and spacer rescue packs could be a game-changer
Comments are sought on issuing rescue packs to those at risk due to these conditions
Students
It’s just not true that your first job must be in an acute hospital – and here’s why
QNI's Crystal Oldman on why the community is the perfect place to start your nursing career
What a placement on a remote island taught me about truly person-centred care
Working in this environment means really getting to know your patients, says Elizabeth Spence
Refugee camp made me thankful for NHS
A nursing student describes volunteering at a refugee camp and reflects on what she learned
Careers
Charity abseil is my way to face my fears – and honour the NHS
Former health visitor Sue Smith is taking on a daring challenge to mark a career milestone
I’m so glad I moved into practice nursing after having my children
Working in general practice offers scope for progression, but work-life balance too
Care home support nurse
Primary care nurses must adapt ways of working due to an increase in frail older patients