Coroner criticises failures to check patient record before tragedy, the latest at the trust
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The highest scorers in the NHS Staff Survey, based on flexible working, morale and more
Coroner criticises failures to check patient record before tragedy, the latest at the trust
How nurses can use PEWS to spot deterioration in babies, children and young people
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Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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He also failed to take observations and record that he had altered the scores
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Around 55,000 staff wear the uniform but this is less than 10% of the intended workforce
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Regulator invites feedback on proposals, but the RCN has concerns about student preparedness
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Community nurses have reduced healing times and saved money in remote monitoring trial
Analysis
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The highest scorers in the NHS Staff Survey, based on flexible working, morale and more
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Eligible staff will soon be able to claim back more money – find out what it means for you
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Nurses speak out over fears career progression only worsens student loan burden
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Rising band 7 and 8 numbers mean senior nurses may now make up 25% of NHS nurse workforce
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Q&A on who is included, why rethink of nurses’ bandings is needed and when reviews start
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Nurses share experiences of unsolicited comments and judgment about their appearance
Clinical update
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Updated NICE guidance focuses on diagnosis, red flag symptoms and when to seek emergency care
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Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical wounds
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Resuscitation UK advice affirms role of advance care planning
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How to recognise and manage the symptoms of AF and advise patients on lifestyle adjustments
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A new report shows value of early interventions and community CPR training
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A new resource helps patients and nurses differentiate between the symptoms
Policy briefing
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How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
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The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
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The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
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RCN updates its guidance on using catheters and how to minimise associated risks
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RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
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Guidance aims to help judge how and when to use instant messaging in acute clinical settings
Journal scan
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American-based research finds more people who have CT scans in the emergency department didn't have a primary care provider
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An Australian study looks at whether intravenous or oral paracetamol is more effective at reducing pain
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A study has found that using an antistatic spacer with an inhaler gave patients better asthma control
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A recent study looking into emergency departments’ (EDs) current practices regarding alcohol identification has found that there is an increase in their access to clinical nurse...
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Risk factors, such as a fever, are associated with failures in the management of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in emergency department observation units (EDOUs), a review...
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Emergency department (ED) sepsis screening algorithms should incorporate a serum lactate cut off of ≥2mmol/L as a threshold for the initiation of interventions and increased...
