Nurses face pay rates well below what they deserve, as trusts risk exacerbating shortages<
Opinion
‘What matters most’ discussions are fundamental to advance care planning and personalised c
The new dementia strategy from the Department of Health's is a positive move, say
The five centres in England chosen to showcase excellence and innovation in nurse-led care
Comment
Public trust is precious, and nurses should be able to rely on colleagues’ high standards<
With a rise in CPR-related referrals to the NMC, what nurses need is support
The proposal for a regulating body that holds managers to account is a step forward
New NHS uniform has its critics, but perhaps it’s not such a bad idea
Placement hours are a big commitment, but they also build skills and confidence
Expert advice
Tiredness is normal, exhaustion is not.
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Editorial
What person-centred actions can you take to reduce loneliness in older people you support?
Good oral health can be fundamental for physical health, well-being and dignity
Alzheimer’s Society calls on government to improve uptake and quality of dementia training
Older people’s needs are complex and require quality nursing skills and person-centred car
A rise in flu cases will add to the pressure on nurses over the winter months
Specialty needs greater recognition to allow nurses to improve care for this complex cohor
Your views
Making the profession accessible to more people juggling carer and family commitments
Pros and cons of practising abroad – and why staying in the UK can be worth the stress
Loss of degree programmes exposes precarious state of nurse education funding
Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance
Regulator has been told to remember where there’s healthcare, there’s risk
Time off to deal with a crisis would demonstrate compassion
Reviews
Consultant nurse for older people Nicky Hayes reviews this publication
Admiral Nurse Wendy Mountford reviews Wendy Mitchell’s dementia memoir
Director of quality, nursing and patient safety, Jonathan Webster
PhD candidate Karen Rennie reviews Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing: A
Drawing on research and philosophical literature, this book explores spirituality in hospi
A timely book on social research methods for people with dementia
