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Staff retention: what would the NHS look like if nurses’ roles were respected?
Stemming the tide of leavers post-COVID will require more than increased overseas recruitment
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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
Role of the community nurse in supporting person-centred end of life care
Why you should read this article: • To understand the principles underpinning person-centred...
Professional, legal and ethical dimensions of prescribing. Part 2: legal and ethical
Legislation and underpinning ethical principles that guide decision-making in prescribing
Identifying and supporting women at risk of, or experiencing, violence and abuse
Enhance your understanding of the forms of violence and abuse women and girls may experience
Professional, legal and ethical dimensions of prescribing. Part 1: professional
This first article of two identifies the main professional dimensions of prescribing practice
Using the ‘8Rs’ checklist to support safe vaccination practice
Enhance your understanding of the principles of safe vaccination practice
Integrating new non-medical practitioners in general practices
Barriers and facilitators to integrating new non-medical practitioners in general practices
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
Diagnostic overshadowing: the menopause and mental health
Menopause may be missed or misdiagnosed, preventing women from receiving the help they need
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
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?
Help for vulnerable families that proves value of health visiting
Innovative projects supported isolated families during the pandemic
Opinion
Staff retention: what would the NHS look like if nurses’ roles were respected?
Stemming the tide of leavers post-COVID will require more than increased overseas recruitment
DNACPR notices: the patient’s role in decision-making and when consent is needed
The discussions required for valid notices, and how patients and their families are involved
Hypertension: what non-specialist nurses need to know about high blood pressure
Symptoms to look out for, risk factors and treatment options
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
What to expect from a placement in social care
You’ll learn core skills in a nurse-led environment and support people in the community
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
Framework for a career: how general practice nursing is being transformed
A new framework for general practice provides a structure for career and role development