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Anticipatory prescribing: how to use it to improve care of patients at the end of life
Access to ‘just in case’ medications is fundamental to compassionate palliative care
22 Oct 2021
Lone working: safety measures to support nurses at risk of abuse or attack
Nurses who work alone are particularly vulnerable. Here’s how teams can prioritise safety
15 Oct 2021
Making change happen: how to introduce fresh ideas and bring your colleagues with you
Implement and sustain your vision with maximum collaboration and minimum stress
01 Oct 2021
Violence against nurses: why do so many attacks go unreported?
How to support colleagues, increase reporting and response to incidents
27 Sep 2021
Neutropenic sepsis: how to spot the signs and symptoms and take rapid action
Nurses need to be vigilant on this potentially fatal complication of anticancer treatment
27 Sep 2021
Personalised care: how to prioritise shared decision-making in your practice
Practical steps you can take to make this key NHS goal part of everyday patient care
24 Sep 2021
RSV cases are already high – are you prepared for a possible winter surge?
How to manage symptoms and risk of seasonal lower respiratory tract infections in children
17 Sep 2021
Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
13 Sep 2021
Sepsis in children: how to spot the signs and take immediate action
Children often present with atypical symptoms, delaying treatment
13 Sep 2021
Remote working: how to use communication skills to improve team cohesion and well-being
Some systems set up to keep in touch during the pandemic are here to stay
03 Sep 2021
Health visitor diaries: harrowing disclosures and safeguarding
Two health visitors share their accounts of a challenging and rewarding day
01 Sep 2021
How to survive night shifts: advice on protecting your health and well-being
Sleep expert Steven Lockley’s tips to help you establish good routines around night shifts
31 Aug 2021
Urosepsis: what to look for when treating a patient with a UTI
One in four sepsis cases are linked to urinary tract infection, so awareness is vital
23 Aug 2021
Catheters and urinary tract infections: how to reduce the risk
Nurses have a crucial role in catheter management and preventing infections
20 Aug 2021
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
16 Aug 2021
The Sepsis Six tool: what it is and how to use it to assess a deteriorating patient
Implementing the infection control steps to improve outcomes and save lives
06 Aug 2021
When patients don’t take their medication: how to tackle non-adherence
What you can do to help reduce medicines wastage and improve patients’ health
02 Aug 2021
Back pain: how to combat it if you have it, and prevent it if you don’t
The right equipment, exercise and work culture can help you avoid what might seem inevitable
26 Jul 2021