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Mental health nurses’ care failures: Mill View Hospital in Brighton

Coroner criticises failures to check patient record before tragedy, the latest at the trust

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A group of health visitors in south Wales hold banners, flags and signs during strike action in March

Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal 

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A nurse writing notes on a clipboard

He also failed to take observations and record that he had altered the scores

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New NHS uniform: two nurses wearing different styles

Around 55,000 staff wear the uniform but this is less than 10% of the intended workforce

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Cut to placement hours: nurse with student on ward

Regulator invites feedback on proposals, but the RCN has concerns about student preparedness

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District nurse deputy team leader Lauren Heald uses a smartphone to take a picture of a wound on a patient’s foot

Community nurses have reduced healing times and saved money in remote monitoring trial

Analysis

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NHS Staff survey results: a nurse typing on a smartphone, with ratings speech bubble images hovering above it

The highest scorers in the NHS Staff Survey, based on flexible working, morale and more

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A nurse in uniform fills up her car at a petrol pump

Eligible staff will soon be able to claim back more money – find out what it means for you

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Nurse student loan debt: woman dressed in scrubs pushes boulder marked ‘debt’ uphill

Nurses speak out over fears career progression only worsens student loan burden

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Rise in numbers of senior nurses; a senior nurse explains something to two colleagues

Rising band 7 and 8 numbers mean senior nurses may now make up 25% of NHS nurse workforce

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NHS band 5 role reviews: Illustration of three nurses being viewed through a magnifying glass

Q&A on who is included, why rethink of nurses’ bandings is needed and when reviews start

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Illustration of a distressed-looking nurse facing unsolicited comments from an array of people pointing at her

Nurses share experiences of unsolicited comments and judgment about their appearance

Clinical update

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How to predict risk, ensure timely treatment and advise patients on its management

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Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical wounds

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Sarcopenia is marked by a loss of muscle mass and often seen in older people

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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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Advice from NICE on how to treat patients with bite wounds

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 government’s plan to get the nation fit, protect against COVID-19 and ease strain on the NHS

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Guidance says risks related to COVID-19 must be weighed before some interventions

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Skills and career framework aims to support the development of rheumatology nurse roles

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Picture shows two medics in discussion. Lack of personal protective equipment allows nurses to take a decision to protect themselves, RCN guidance says.

The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE

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Bowel cancer

RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care

Journal scan

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Exercising older man

Healthcare professionals' support prevents people with COPD feeling overwhelmed by symptoms

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Bacteria may help limit seizures, study of high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet finds

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Study suggests new benchmark

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International study found diagnoses improved through shared use of surveillance systems

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Surgery to repair spinal fractures was no more effective than a sham procedure

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Pain management drugs less prevalent in nursing home residents with severe impairment

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