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Nurses brand call to take on extra cleaning duties ‘ridiculous’ and ‘outrageous’
Hospital’s plan to cover staffing shortages sparks social media backlash
New training will help nurses avoid skin damage from gloves while reducing waste
Free online course for all care settings aims to curb excessive reliance on gloves
New CCTV images of missing nursing student as fourth man arrested
Police release images of Owami Davies on 7 July, the night she disappeared
Survey reveals mental health crisis for nurses in Wales since start of COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly three quarters of staff say their mental health has worsened, sparking retention fears
Crackdown on punitive fees that seek to prevent overseas nurses moving jobs
Move aimed at rogue employers means they can now only claim back genuine expenses
Missing nursing student: two men arrested on suspicion of murder
Police investigating the disappearance of Owami Davies from Essex continue to detain two men
Evidence and Practice
Hypomagnesaemia: diagnosis and management in the emergency department
Enhance your knowledge of the clinical management of patients with a deficiency in magnesium
Researching nurses’ adherence to patient safety guidelines in emergency departments
Increase your awareness of the Joint Commission International’s six patient safety goals
Trauma pain management: use of methoxyflurane as a patient-administered analgesic
Learn about the use of methoxyflurane for people with traumatic injuries in the ED
The efficacy of educational interventions on nurses’ attitudes to patients who self-harm
Do educational interventions improve attitudes of emergency nurses to patients who self-harm?
Factors that influence trauma team activation in emergency department staff
Evaluation of the factors influencing the decision to activate the trauma team in ED staff
Acute behavioural disturbance: recognition, assessment and management
ABD typically affects overweight men in their mid-thirties who misuse illicit stimulants
Features
The therapeutic relationship: how rapport with patients aids shared decision-making
In an overstretched NHS, the nurse-patient relationship is more important than ever
Children and smacking: what changes to the law mean for your practice
Where each UK country stands, and how to respond if you see a child smacked by an adult
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
How to improve nurse-patient communication in the emergency department
ED nurses must be adaptable when communicating with often distressed people
Inflammatory bowel disease: what it is and how tailored care can improve quality of life
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be debilitating – find out how to support patients
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
Opinion
Monkeypox: should we be worried and are nurses at increased risk?
How to spot signs, identifying risk factors and understanding the treatment options
Hepatitis in children: symptoms, possible causes and treatment
Children affected by the sudden onset of hepatitis are predominantly under five years old
Toxic behaviour in the ED: why we must look after our workforce
If is vital to seek support if you witness bullying or are bullied yourself
Students
Coping with patient death: preparing for your clinical placement
We answer some common questions on care after death and supporting families
What is a nurse paramedic and could this master’s-level role suit you?
A new course integrates the two professions, allowing graduates to forge a new career path
Difficult placements: coping with a hostile practice assessor
What to do if you feel unsupported or risk not qualifying due to placement problems
Careers
What does a thrombosis nurse specialist do – and could this be your next role?
The position involves care in preventing, diagnosing and treating venous thromboembolism
Violence reduction nurse specialists: what do they do and what experience do you need?
Working mainly with young people at risk of violence, strong communication skills are key
Becoming a chief nurse: what I’ve learned in the first year
Taking on a senior leadership role in the wake of a pandemic is not easy – here are my tips