Erin Dean
RCN congress 2022: how does it work, and what’s on the agenda this year?
Financial hardship, overwork and compassion fatigue are among the issues for debate
Pressure to work overtime: how to say no and prioritise work-life balance
If you’re working extra hours it may well be unpaid – and it may well be damaging your health
Macmillan nurses: find out about the wide range of NHS roles supported by the charity
It’s a huge force in UK cancer nursing, so could Macmillan have the right job for you?
Type 1 diabetes in children: an overview of the condition and its management
Nurses are seeing more children with type 1 diabetes: a round up of treatment and advice
How to speak to people with less survivable cancers
Good communication and trusting relationships between nurse and patient are vital
Skin damage at work: the personal cost of COVID-19 handwashing and PPE wearing
Red, cracked skin is not only painful but a safety risk – and it’s still affecting many staff
Acting-up pay and rebanding: are you rewarded for taking on extra responsibility?
Advice on what to do if your pay and job description no longer reflect the work you do
Specialist palliative care and the holistic work of Marie Curie nurses
Career opportunities with the charity, whether caring for people at home or in a hospice
OSCEs: tell me what they involve and how I can prepare for them
Nursing lecturers share their advice on how to shine at these practical assessments
Child refugees: how nurses should assess their needs
Nurses need to be aware of safeguarding as well as physical health needs
Safe mobilisation and how to keep a patient’s falls risk in perspective
Deconditioning happens fast – which is why supporting mobility is a nursing priority
Remote nursing consultations: how to get them right
Video consultations are here to stay. Here’s how to prepare for this ‘new normal’ in care
No space for breaks: staff rooms are too small, too grubby or non-existent
Even when you can take time out at work, are the facilities fit for purpose?
How nurses can help guard against risk of sepsis among vulnerable care home residents
Older people living in care homes face an almost perfect storm of risk factors for sepsis
Dysphagia assessment and treatment: how to support patients with eating and drinking
Your guide to identifying signs and risks, plus practical steps to aid swallowing
Stroke response: how to act FAST and support recovery
Ensure your patients get the best care, from emergency treatment to rehabilitation referral
Frightened to phone in sick? You’re not alone, survey finds
Presenteeism and how ill health doesn’t feel like a good enough reason to stay off work
Admiral Nurses: what do these varied roles in dementia care involve?
Find out about the CV you need, and the salary and career development you can expect