RCN pushes for swift pay rise and warns government over consequences of delays
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Research says new student loan system will force trusts to use agency staff to make up shor
Nurses at NHS hospitals in Gloucestershire warn staff are missing the start of th
A two-week training course has been developed in response to a lack of expertise among heal
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Study suggests when EU nurses left UK, it affected nursing skill mix as well as outcomes
Practice nurse lacked insight into her actions, despite years of delivering good care
Prevention of future deaths report finds staff may have lacked clinical skills to save her
Support from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust delayed or denied on return post-haemorrhage
Unions criticise ‘double blow’ of proposed pay reduction and 8.5% parking fee increase
Analysis
The savings trusts make with cut-price bank rates, and what you lose out on as a result
Six nurses, all under 35, describe how they are shaping the profession and improving care<
Taking a period away from work may help with burnout, but it needs careful planning
Many now regard the independent review body as outdated, bureaucratic and inefficient
Expert nurses explain the risks, and share venepuncture best practice advice
While many are surgical errors, some nursing tasks have potential for serious consequences
Clinical update
Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical woun
Sarcopenia is marked by a loss of muscle mass and often seen in older people
Resuscitation UK advice affirms role of advance care planning
Guidance from NICE on spotting signs of neglect and abuse and action to take
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
Information on setting up secure proxy access for care home staff for repeat prescriptions
Policy briefing
How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inade
Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document
The Patients Association charter promotes shared decision-making
RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care
Research news
Nurses play a pivotal role in uptake of the shingles vaccine targeting people over 70
Journal scan
Ways in which healthcare professionals may be able to help and intervene
Genetic studies show that multiple genes are involved with the development of the disease<
Research compares death rates of people taking PPIs with those taking H2 blockers&nbs
Dietary supplement glucosamine may help prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce mortalit
Blood tests using biomarkers could be used to predict dementia risk
Older people in hospital need an exercise programme to avoid discharge with a new disabili
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Shared decision-making allows clinical nurse specialists to integrate patients’ preference
This article explores Mölnlycke’s clinical consensus statement and the fight against healt
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This webinar, sponsored by HARTMANN, seeks to address variation in practice and outcomes f
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