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Dipstick urine test advice misses the point
Advice against using dipsticks to identify UTIs in people over 65 appears flawed
16 Apr 2019
What to say to help patients see incontinence need not be inevitable
Encouraging individuals to open up about continence can be life-changing for them
16 Apr 2019
New approach needed to stop HIV
Guaranteed public health funding is needed for the UK to reach a zero HIV infections target
08 Apr 2019
Ready to deliver on urgent treatment centres
NHS England's changes to emergency care services aim to alleviate pressure on EDs and GP...
25 Mar 2019
No nurse should lack the training and support to manage patients’ pain
The resources exist to help you challenge inadequate care, says the RCN’s pain forum chair
19 Mar 2019
Why the Long Term Plan is a missed opportunity in health promotion
A Queen’s Nurse says medical models alone will not address social determinants of health
12 Mar 2019
Parkinson’s: how you can ensure patients get their medication on time
With caseloads for specialist nurses climbing, awareness among all healthcare staff is vital
05 Mar 2019
130 years of Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland
The charity is at the heart of the changing agenda for community nursing
28 Feb 2019
Consider clinical impact first in any asthma inhaler switch
Inhaler devices may leave a carbon footprint, but are essential to many people's health
22 Feb 2019
Malnutrition in the community: what you can do to support older people
Why it’s vital nurses recognise risk factors and challenge myths about weight loss and ageing
13 Feb 2019
Our healthcare system needs to relax its grip on patient records
An advanced nurse practitioner wonders why we can’t give patients more control of their care
18 Jan 2019
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Why you should speak up about your achievements
Ruth Oshikanlu wants to help BME nurses feel confident applying for the RCNi Nurse Awards
11 Jan 2019
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
08 Jan 2019
Five reasons why nurses should encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarettes
Vaping presents much lower risks to health than smoking tobacco
03 Jan 2019
Community nurses need support in battle over unfair car parking charges
Organisations such as the RCN need to help lobby for change
17 Dec 2018
Unlock the professional benefits of Twitter
The online network can help nurses explain what they do, share ideas and keep up-to-date
11 Dec 2018
Placements are a vital piece of the general practice staffing puzzle
A practice nurse prescriber says student placements help build the workforce of the future
05 Dec 2018
Helping bring integrated care teams to life: Bill’s story
Jane Holmes on delivering seamless care through integrated care teams
21 Nov 2018