Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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How Commitment to Carers award nominees have shared their work and inspired others
What to consider when undertaking research with vulnerable participants
How careful planning can ensure fewer problems are encountered in data collection
Lucie Ramjan introduces five new Nurse Researcher articles relating to qualitative analysis now available online
How the National Institute for Health Research is putting evidence at the heart of decision-making
Senior research fellow Gillian Janes reports on work under way to identify ineffective practices
Hae-Ra Han focuses on culture and introduces five new Nurse Researcher articles relating to the subject now available online and in print
Too few nurses from black and minority ethnic backgrounds receive awards for their efforts, perhaps because so few are nominated by colleagues.
Leading Change, Adding Value (LCAV) puts a new emphasis on measuring improvement. With the framework’s support, the ‘hidden’ achievements of nurses will be highlighted and unwarranted variation in care addressed, says NHS England’s Susan Aitkenhead
Linda Aiken: NHS policy is driving harmful variation in nurse staffing levels and diluting skill mix
The latest evidence on registered nurse numbers and patient satisfaction makes the case for safe staffing levels overwhelming, says leading nurse researcher Linda Aiken
Community matron Dena Ross, joint winner of the Nursing Older People category at the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017, encourages colleagues from black and ethnic minority backgrounds to enter this year’s competition and demonstrate their achievements
Whether you are interested in a career in research, or just want to do a one-off project, taking part in collaborative research programmes will enhance your skills and your contribution to delivering quality patient care, says Caroline Shuldham
Revalidation, one of the most significant changes to the regulation of nurses and midwives, is now under way.
