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How a desensitisation programme was used to prepare people for the COVID-19 vaccination
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Struck off: care home deputy manager who made false claims about dying patient’s care
Hidden camera showed nurse’s claims about welfare checks and verifying death were untrue
Pay parity and safe staffing: nurses' views from the picket lines
Nurses in Northern Ireland take to picket lines amid failure to implement pay award
Nurse shortages part of inadequate rating at psychiatric hospital
Rampton Hospital was found to overuse restrictive practices due to understaffing
QNI grant will help community nurses severely affected by UK flooding
Storms in the UK have forced people out of their homes with some nurses unable to work
NHS pensions: changes could risk greater opt-out among lowest paid
Rises in contribution rates could prompt greater levels of pension opt-outs
Fair pay: call for evidence on new separate pay spine for nurses
Nurses’ pay spine could reward experience, says RCN, but others warn of divisiveness
Evidence and Practice
Obesity and nutrition: supporting positive dietary behaviour change in people with...
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the causes of, and risk...
Forensic risk assessment in people with learning disabilities: principles and process
Why you should read this article: • To refresh your knowledge of the principles of forensic...
Promoting oral health for people with learning disabilities
Why you should read this article: • To refresh your knowledge of risk factors for suboptimal...
How to support adherence to medicines among people with learning disabilities
Why you should read this article: • To recognise the importance of education, reasonable...
Supporting people with learning disabilities and needle phobia to be vaccinated
How a desensitisation programme was used to prepare people for the COVID-19 vaccination
How to diagnose constipation in people with learning disabilities
Diagnosis can be complicated by behaviours of concern in this patient group
Features
Rare neurodevelopmental disorders: what you need to know
Getting to know the characteristics of rare disorders can improve patient care
How you can improve end of life care planning for people with learning disabilities
Guidance and tools to help nurses ensure service users’ wishes are met
Apps for nurses: our round-up of the best smartphone tools for your work and home life
Whether you are planning shifts or a night out, there are all sorts of apps that can help
When you’re the patient: what I learned from being on the other side
Four nurses talk about compassion, curiosity and what mattered most to them
How I turned a nursing setback into a thriving business
Antonia Philp’s tips for nurses who spot a patient need or a gap in the market
Nursing in 2023: a cartoonist’s take on the year, with a little help from our readers
Look back at topics that got you talking, including cost of living, uniforms and overtime
Opinion
Is the title learning disability nurse still fit for purpose?
Jonathan Beebee asks if the profession needs a new title to reflect changes in practice
Why we need to think about assisted dying and people with learning disabilities
In future people with learning disabilities could be granted euthanasia requests too easily
What would you put in an election manifesto for future learning disability nursing?
New reports on learning disability care are hard-hitting but do offer support for nurses
Students
DNACPR: what do nursing students need to know?
How and why they are made, the legal implications and the role of patients and families
What is a creative health placement?
Students and patients can benefit from the therapeutic power of the arts in healthcare
How to challenge poor practice – 7 tips for nursing students
Use our tips to establish support, build your confidence and ensure you are heard
Careers
Going for a band 7 role? What to expect to be asked at your interview
Moving up to these senior roles can be a big step – prepare well with our interview tips
I’m a learning disability nurse – what are my career options?
The role can take you down exciting and challenging paths working with people of all ages
Narrative coaching for nurses and how it can help your career
Creating a narrative can be an invaluable tool. Find out more at Nursing Live