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How to spot and act on the red flag signs of childhood cancer
Potential cases can be easily missed in primary care as symptoms mirror common ailments
06 Jul 2021
COVID-19 leadership challenges: experiences of nurses from minority ethnic backgrounds
Five nursing professionals describe how the pandemic affected their work, teams and patients
31 May 2021
Nurses and stress: how performing arts skills can improve self-care and communication
Training given by actors is helping NHS staff to look after themselves better
17 May 2021
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Nurses’ time to shine: how to get started on your RCN Nursing Awards entry
Advice from winners, nominees and our chair of judges to help you celebrate your achievements
22 Apr 2021
Hand hygiene: how can you be sure your workplace is getting it right?
Compliance is critical to patient safety, but monitoring it is far from straightforward
15 Apr 2021
Care of sick children: what nurses need to know when calming anxious parents
Parental anxiety can transfer to a sick child, so parents need to feel supported and calm
25 Mar 2021
Nurses play key role in UK children’s hospital becoming first in Europe to achieve award
Nottingham Children’s Hospital gains Pathway to Excellence accreditation
15 Mar 2021
Breastfeeding: why nurses need to encourage and support mothers with babies in hospital
The RCN’s latest guidance offers advice on promoting breastfeeding in children’s wards
03 Mar 2021
Glove use and vaccinations: what the COVID-19 guidance says
There has been some confusion over whether gloves should be worn by vaccinators
15 Feb 2021
COVID-19 vaccination: your guide to consent
Managing this vital part of the roll-out, plus the process for those who lack capacity
08 Feb 2021
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
18 Jan 2021
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
29 Dec 2020
Submitting a written statement: what you need to know
The RCN’s quick reference guide will help you to avoid the common pitfalls
23 Dec 2020
How to manage bronchiolitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: preparing for a winter surge
Guidance is available to help deal with the annual rise in infant bronchiolitis
04 Dec 2020
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CPR at 38,000ft: the nursing student who took control of an in-flight emergency
Isobel Corrie named RCNi Nurse Awards Patient’s Choice winner after saving passenger’s life
09 Oct 2020
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RCN Nurse of the Year 2020: using CPR sessions to tackle the youth knife crime epidemic
Ana Waddington’s programme engages both vulnerable young people and healthcare staff
08 Oct 2020
Healthcare projects on an overseas placement: how one student’s plan generated a team...
RCNi Nursing Student Award winner’s networking and persistence got a clinic up and running
08 Oct 2020
How a dedicated nurse helped bridge the gap between children’s and adult services
Programme has helped young people with sickle cell and thalassaemia blood disorders
06 Oct 2020