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COVID-19 vaccination: which nursing staff get top priority?
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COVID-19 death in service: nurses’ families need support to claim pay-out
Unions urge higher take-up of NHS and social care coronavirus life assurance scheme
RCN joins health unions’ plea to Boris Johnson for ‘significant’ pay rise
Call to end ‘needless delays’ for demoralised and traumatised nursing staff
HCA with three young children dies from COVID-19
Rachel Trott had started her first NHS job only three months earlier at a hospital in Kent
COVID-19 cardiac complications: counting the long-term cost
The virus has been linked to heart damage, but has also disrupted care across the specialty
Effects of COVID-19 on BAME healthcare staff: researchers call for more study volunteers
UK-REACH project is exploring physical and mental health impact
Staff bullying: nurse calls for national body to stamp it out ‘once and for all’
Whistle-blower tells MPs of her experiences of bullying in the NHS
Evidence and Practice
Caring for someone with cancer and severe mental illness
Why you should read this article • To learn about the signs and symptoms of severe mental...
Providing cancer treatment and care to people living with cancer and dementia:...
Why you should read this article • To learn about the emerging UK evidence base on cancer...
Reducing the risk of medication errors in cancer settings
Why you should read this article • To recognise that medication errors in cancer settings...
Experiences of healthcare professionals in cancer assessment and treatment for people...
Why you should read this article • To be aware of the negative effect of staff attitudes and...
Protecting nurses against the risks of occupational exposure to systemic anticancer...
Why you should read this article: • To learn about the risks of exposure to systemic...
Mesothelioma: exploring gender differences in diagnosis, legal advice and risk
Emphasis on risk of exposure to asbestos in high-risk jobs may have obscured others at risk
Features
How to use social media to get health messages to patients and the public
Use digital technology to support self-management and communicate with hard-to-reach groups
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
Domestic abuse: how to spot the signs and support colleagues who may be affected
Nurses in all sectors will have contact with victims, but can also be at risk themselves
Best apps for nurses: the help that’s just a click away
The smartphone apps that support your practice and can make your home life easier too
Submitting a written statement: what you need to know
The RCN’s quick reference guide will help you to avoid the common pitfalls
Robotic surgery: a day in the life of the UK’s first robotic nursing fellow
Providing cutting-edge care is just part of the attraction, alongside advanced skills
Opinion
Dad’s death from prostate cancer has made me determined to raise awareness
Chief nurse Karen Bonner is promoting research on prostate cancer risk for black men
Cancer care: providing a safe place and support during the pandemic
In times of distress and anxiety, Maggie’s UK centres are vital, says CEO Dame Laura Lee
We need to rebuild trust and show we’re open for business
People with cancer need to know healthcare services are there for them, to advise and care
Students
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
Looking after a patient nearing the end of life can be daunting, but one nursing student realised that through a caring approach he was able to make a difference
An insight into the hidden battles of patients with invisible illnesses
When nursing student Laurie Batchelor helped care for a patient in the community with cancer, she gained a greater understanding of the experiences of those living with invisible conditions
Student’s homemade songbook helped patients forget cancer symptoms
When nursing student Georgia Brain created a book of lyrics to help her patients remember the words of songs from their youth, she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of a patient-centred approach to care
Careers
Why you should do a PhD: a nurse’s guide to entering the research world
Children’s cancer nurse Helen Pearson explains what motivates her academic work
From nurse to trust chief: ‘my background informs my style of staff leadership’
Cancer centre chief executive’s own experience of being disciplined shaped her approach
Advanced practice and hands-on care: the nursing specialty you might not have considered
Urology nursing is facing the challenges of COVID-19 with ‘courage in the face of adversity’