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High blood pressure risk in black communities: how to reduce health inequality
Black people are at disproportionate risk of hypertension, but tailored care changes that
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What changes at work would boost nurses’ morale? We asked them
Nursing Standard readers responded on Twitter – and here's what they told us
Is the delay on nurses’ pay part of a government game plan?
RCN brands government failure to submit its evidence on next year’s pay ‘disgusting’
Lucy Letby: ‘nurse injected air into baby’s stomach in third attempt to kill her’
Prosecution alleges neonatal nurse would go on finally to kill infant in a matter of days
Nurses deliver petition to Downing Street demanding better pay
Petition with more than 100,000 signatures urges Rishi Sunak to address NHS workforce crisis
‘Sacking nurses bill’ moves a step closer to becoming law
MPs approve anti-strike bill that could see nurses and other key workers facing the sack
You’re needed in the office: trust gives nurses notice default home-working will end
Nurse fears work-life balance will suffer, although right to request flexibility remains
Evidence and Practice
Participating in research: the experience of a community nursing team
The benefits and challenges of participating in research as a nurse working in the community
Infant feeding issues related to gastrointestinal conditions: assessment and management
Developing positive relationships with parents and working in partnership with them
Culturally competent end of life care in district nursing
Exploring cultural competence in end of life care by district nurses to people at home
Managing type 1 diabetes in school children
Exploring perceptions and attitudes towards the management of type 1 diabetes in schools
Alternatives to opioids for managing chronic pain
How a US-based pilot project supported patients to manage their pain and reduce opiods use
How preceptorship could improve the experience of transitioning into primary care
Newly registered nurses can experience transition shock while adapting to changes
Features
When your patient may have committed a crime: how to provide non-judgemental care
Any nurse may have contact with patients accused or convicted of an offence
Morale boost: leadership tips for supporting teams under pressure
How to help staff feel appreciated and heard amid unprecedented challenges
What to do if your boss has their ‘pet’ people
Favouritism is too often a feature of nursing teams – but here’s how you can change that
How to find your voice and make it heard so you can stand out from the crowd
Finding your professional voice can help you forge your ideal career path
Hostile patients: how to deal with aggression, verbal attacks and other forms of abuse
Advice on steps to take, de-escalation tips and why incidents should never be normalised
Young onset dementia: how to spot it, and the symptoms you might not expect
Providing support for patients and their families, who crave tailored, age-appropriate care
Opinion
High blood pressure risk in black communities: how to reduce health inequality
Black people are at disproportionate risk of hypertension, but tailored care changes that
Why were nurses snubbed at Rishi Sunak’s summit on NHS pressures?
The complexity of nursing cannot be known without their voices in the room
‘Just in-case’ medicines at the end of life: how we can optimise their use
Anticipatory drugs can be a source of distress, but explaining their role may reassure
Students
Social prescribing: what is it and how can nursing students get involved?
Using activities such as art, gardening and sport to boost mental and physical well-being
Student leadership: how can I become one of the #150Leaders?
The #150Leaders programme is helping to build the nurse leaders of tomorrow
Enquiry-based learning: what is it and why does the Open University think it is so good?
Student-centred scenario-based sessions in small groups provide interactive deep learning
Careers
Expedition nursing: an opportunity for thrill seekers to work while travelling
Job combines work with adventurous treks, sports trips or TV location shoots
Virtual wards: what are they and what do they mean for different nursing roles?
Services combine remote, hands-on and holistic nursing care – with new roles to match
Are you a super-helper? How to ditch the guilt and avoid burnout
Super-helpers won’t say no to helping people even when it affects their well-being