Six nurses aged under 35 who are already making their mark in their particular fields of practice talk to RCNi about their love of nursing, what their roles
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Newsroom
Department of Health and Social Care is set to introduce new regulations and licensin
Learn about trauma-informed leadership and exercises to help prevent emotional exhaustion
RCN pushes for swift pay rise and warns government over consequences of delays
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
Evidence and Practice
Refresh your knowledge of its pathophysiology and clinical presentation
Recognise the complexity of medication errors and the importance of adhering to protocols
Understand how using emotional awareness ‘in the moment’ can provide deeper insight
Understand the preparation, equipment and procedure involved to ensure optimal oral health<
Increase your knowledge of the functions of wound management digital systems
Recognise the role of the nurse in assessing patients and managing their treatment
Features
Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadershi
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
Opinion
Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control
We need to see urgent action on recruitment freezes and plans to suppress bank nurse pay
Nurses face pay rates well below what they deserve, as trusts risk exacerbating shortages
Students
Ease clinical placement worries by planning, communicating and showing empathy
It would ease financial pressures, but some say it may undermine the learning experience
Our panel’s advice on how to raise it with colleagues and challenge it if you see it
Careers
We look at the keys to transition, including support and skills development
Tips on responding to different types of questions, and how and when to use STAR
Expert advice to help you highlight your strengths and boost your chances of success
