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Cuts to nursing student placements ‘ridiculously stressful’
Students at Birmingham City University talk of their struggle to make up the required hours
Strike action: some nurses claim RCN postal ballot never arrived
More than 96% of members at one trust in favour but were eight votes shy of 50% threshold
Lucy Letby: colleague who had ‘sleepless nights’ recalls odd rash on Child D
Paediatrician confirmed ‘full house’ of indicators that baby had been injected with air
NHS strike action: why nurses say it’s now time they put themselves first
Nurses quick to react to RCN announcement of the biggest strike in NHS history
Nurses will strike: NHS faces biggest walk out in its history as RCN members vote yes
Most NHS employers face mass winter walk outs over poor pay and patient safety concerns
Lucy Letby ‘told off’ colleague who called for help when baby’s oxygen levels dropped
Neonatal assistant was shocked that her request for extra help was questioned
Evidence and Practice
Nasogastric tube feeding under restraint: practical guidance for children’s nurses
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Prevention of dental caries in children and young people
Read about evidence-based guidance on dental hygiene and prevention of dental caries
Child abuse linked to faith or belief: working towards recognition in practice
Nurses need to be aware of the alerting signs of child abuse linked to faith or belief
Community children’s nursing: developing a bespoke model of post-registration education
Curricula to support postgraduate development need to be responsive, flexible and adaptable
Prevention of malnutrition and faltering growth in children and young people
Regular surveillance of child growth can prevent or identify malnutrition
Day surgery admissions pathway for children and young people with learning disabilities
Enhance your awareness of the positive effects of a bespoke admission process
Features
Why I became a children’s nurse – and why I still love it
Six nurses reveal why they chose children’s nursing and why it remains so rewarding
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
Effective communication with children and young people: tips and tricks
How to engage with younger patients and ensure they understand their care
Integrated care systems: why they’re going to matter to you (if they don’t already)
A seamless health and care system sounds like the perfect plan – but will ICSs work?
Specialist nurse team’s sleep project helps children with severe learning disabilities
Nurses trained as sleep counsellors and ran online workshops to support families and carers
Workplace aggression: how to handle difficult colleagues and when to raise concerns
What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour is affecting morale and patient care
Opinion
Post-incident debriefing: how to demonstrate your professionalism and empathy
Tips on adapting your communication to send the right signals, and why reassurance is key
Crisis brings inspiration in children’s mental health care
Specialist team set up to help children after COVID lockdowns led to severe problems
The resilience of the nursing workforce has been sorely tested over the summer
Long-term health consequences of the pandemic for children are coming to the fore
Students
How to show leadership and organisation skills as a nursing student
Students on GP placement found ‘lost’ patients who were missing out on vital diabetes care
Study on pause: how to help students resume their nursing courses
How a pastoral lecturer programme can help students get back on track
What a career in community nursing really looks like – and where to start
QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman shares tips and resources in this helpful video
Careers
Having trouble accessing clinical supervision? You’re not alone
How to overcome the barriers to supervision and help maintain a healthy workforce
Becoming a leader: what I’ve learned about making change happen
Tips on effective leadership from a nurse who had ‘no plan B’ but challenged herself
When you make a medication error: what I learned as a newly registered nurse
Advice on how to avoid errors and nurses’ duty of candour when a mistake is made