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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
Managing type 1 diabetes in school children: knowledge and attitudes of primary school...
Why you should read this article: • To understand the role of primary school teachers in...
Alternatives to opioids for managing chronic pain
How a US-based pilot project supported patients to manage their pain and reduce opiods use
How preceptorship could improve the experience of transitioning into primary care
Newly registered nurses can experience transition shock while adapting to changes
Addressing childhood immunisation hesitancy in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Exploring the challenges and opportunities of childhood immunisation hesitancy
Infant feeding issues related to gastrointestinal conditions: assessment and management
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of gastrointestinal conditions...
Indwelling pleural catheter insertion for the management of malignant pleural effusion
Exploring patients’ experiences of living at home with an indwelling pleural catheter
Features
Using every team member’s skills to improve the patient experience
The One Step at a Time initiative was set up following a nurse’s own experience of cancer
When patients withhold facts: how to spot untruths and encourage openness
‘White lies’ can jeopardise care, but they may just be a way to avoid judgement
‘Start with just one act of kindness’: meet the RCN Nurse of the Year 2022
Alison Bunce created a community initiative that puts compassion first
End of life: how to discuss advance care planning with patients
Advice on initiating conversations, communicating clearly and establishing what patients want
Nurse well-being: practical support for your own and colleagues’ mental health
Advice and help as workplace pressures and the cost-of-living crisis hit home
The therapeutic relationship: how rapport with patients aids shared decision-making
In an overstretched NHS, the nurse-patient relationship is more important than ever
Opinion
Child-to-parent abuse: what it is and what to do if you suspect it
How to listen to, support and empower families to seek help
Help with the cost of living: the discounts available to nurses and students
From food shopping to eating out, find out what’s on offer and if you’re eligible
Winter ready: infection prevention and control measures to take now
Getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are top of the list of actions you can take
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
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
What to expect from a clinical placement in a care home
Seize the chance to develop skills in person-centred care for people with complex needs
Careers
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
What does a parish nurse do?
Paid and voluntary posts with local churches, providing holistic healthcare in the community
Loneliness in leadership: how to deal with it and support colleagues
Discussing loneliness is often still taboo, with leaders keen to appear strong