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Chief nurse appoints first ever national adviser on care home nursing
Deborah Sturdy will pass on advice from front-line nurses to set policy and best practice
Asthma guidance reverses advice to quadruple dose of medication
NICE emphasises regular use rather than higher dose in children and young people
Florence Nightingale Barbie doll unveiled in tribute to inspiring women
New model forms part of range celebrating women who have broken boundaries
NMC asks its own regulator to review controversial FtP ruling
It had recommended nurse director Helen Lockett be struck off, but FtP panel was more lenient
Leaked NHS email highlights flaws in nurse retention plan
Government’s pledge for 50,000 more nurses rests on ‘weak’ proposals on retention
Coronavirus: community nurses begin training to carry out home testing
Concern about how district and primary care staff will find the time for extra home visits
Evidence and Practice
How can community and primary care nurses support and treat people with hoarding...
Three studies highlight the complexity of this disorder – and the provision of treatment
Uncovering the hidden workload involved in providing cancer care in the community
Why you should read this article • To enhance your awareness of the unrecognised work...
Exploring the effectiveness of a brief health promotion intervention in an urgent...
Why you should read this article: • To enhance awareness of the importance of health...
How to manage PVL-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections in primary care
Health protection and primary care teams should work together to carry out a risk assessment
Why general practice nurses need education about cancer as a long-term condition
This article outlines the results of a survey of cancer training needs conducted with...
How to ensure better integrated care
Three recent studies look at methods to facilitate greater integrated care
Features
General practice nursing: a specialism in need of a higher profile and more recruits
Three years on from a QNI survey, have general practice nurses' concerns been addressed?
Celebrating 30 years of Primary Health Care
Nurses have quietly made a difference to people's lives amid shifting policy initiatives
Why being an overweight nurse matters - and what to do about it
Management support and simple steps can make a big difference to a growing problem
The 2020 RCNi Nurse Awards can give you and your specialty a life-changing boost
2019 Community and general practice nursing category winner on life after the award
The nurse-led chronic wounds service where lower limbs are the highest priority
Centre leader’s impassioned case for how every nurse can transform leg ulcer care
New community and end of life lead wants to challenge RCN’s elitist image
Carolyn Doyle wants to be accessible to all nurses, champion and support them
Opinion
Macmillan: how nurses can tackle online cancer myths and bogus cures
Research shows thousands are made anxious, depressed or confused by false information online
CPD: is your employer reluctant to give you protected learning time?
Nurses struggling to negotiate time out during working hours can seek support
It’s high time we sing the praises of general practice nurses
Despite staff shortages, practice nurses go the extra mile and make the best use of resources
Students
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
Ten tips to help students make the most of placements
Clinical placements are a valuable part of nursing students' training
Careers
Military advanced nurse practitioner
Army clinical staff officer Lynda Mathias describes some of the challenges she has faced
Imposter syndrome: don’t be too hard on yourself when you transition to a new role
Career transition can be uncomfortable, so be realistic about what you expect of yourself
Financial know-how for nurses: make your money work for you
Planning for retirement, or living week to week? Financial education lets you take control