Editor's choice
Nurses need training in frailty management if the NHS Long Term Plan is to succeed
GPs alone cannot carry out frailty management, says leading nurse
Newsroom
Postpone Brexit for the sake of our health and social care systems, unions tell PM
RCN calls for a People's Vote, Unison warns of dire consequences if UK crashes out of EU
New CPD guidance is welcome in light of budget cuts, RCN says
Five principles aim to ‘develop knowledge, skills and competencies’ of staff
Jobs guarantees for new nurses would cut agency spending – NHS England
But extent of nurse vacancies is tantamount to assured employment, says RCN
Pay deal ‘may help make up lost ground’ on recruitment and retention
RCN urges pay review body to back ‘robust’ approach to workforce data
New NMC chief executive: ‘I’m going to start by listening’
Education standards overhaul means Andrea Sutcliffe arrives at a key moment for nursing
NHS Long Term Plan ‘guarantees’ shifting resources from hospitals to community
'Historic' publication promises to reshape health service around the ‘changing needs of...
Evidence and Practice
Activities to encourage nurses to learn more about motivational interviewing
Good communication is vital in all health settings. If nurses are to support lifestyle and...
Effect of a nurse-led educational programme on knowledge and practice in the management...
Life expectancy is increasing so women are likely to live many years after their menopause...
Evaluation of low-carbohydrate dietary advice for people recently diagnosed with type 2...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has a significant effect on people’s health and it often...
Diabetes self-management
Three articles investigate strategies to support the self-management of diabetes
Increasing use of long-acting contraception in primary care
Long-acting, reversible contraception is a safe and effective way to control fertility,...
Digital by choice: becoming part of a digitally ready general practice team
Practice nurses from a sustainability and transformation partnership area participated in...
Features
How compassion and kindness can change a community
A volunteer-run social initiative is helping local people to support those in crisis
Introducing the board game that helps nurses promote healthy sleep in children
Ruth Silverman on how her Sleep Game can bolster knowledge of sleep patterns and behaviours
Outstanding nurses whose compassion and innovation won recognition
We hope our roll-call of amazing nurses will inspire you to nominate yourself or a colleague...
Stemming the tide of violence towards NHS staff
With the 'threat of violence a daily reality', measures are being taken by government to...
Ground breaking nurse Jane Chiodini's five top travel health tips...
Essential travel health advice: what nurses need to know from the new dean of the faculty of...
Flu jabs for asthma patients: 6 tips that can help save lives
How to explain the benefits of vaccination in reducing asthma attack risks
Opinion
Why you should speak up about your achievements
Ruth Oshikanlu wants to help BME nurses feel confident applying for the RCNi Nurse Awards
Birthday wish: the woman who changed everyone's ideas about her dementia
People with dementia can be more resilient and comprehend more than nurses and family believe
Five reasons why nurses should encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarettes
Vaping presents much lower risks to health than smoking tobacco
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
'One of the most important things is the power of deep listening'...
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership lead nurse for primary and community...
Creating a fast track into practice nursing
A training course aims to provide everything needed for a career as a practice nurse
My Job: 'Visiting people in their homes can make a real difference'...
Community matron Paula Boyer discusses the constraints lone working nurses face