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An illustration of a COVID-19 virus used as the punctuation point on a question mark. The global pandemic will raise ethical questions. Picture: iStock
A respiratory nurse and an ethics professor discuss how nurses can approach ethical dilemmas
16 Apr 2020
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Consultant thoracic surgeon Joel Dunning is now working shifts as an ICU nurse

With the support of our ICU nursing team, I am learning how to care for ventilated patients

09 Apr 2020
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Two older people going through a video consultation on a smart phone. Consultations can now take place via video call over the internet. Picture: iStock

Those with COPD should self-isolate to avoid infection, but nurses can provide care remotely

07 Apr 2020
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Emergency department worker wearing PPE

An emergency nurse in Belfast says vital work has seen staff pull together like never before

03 Apr 2020
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Worried about social media content

As the public looks for guidance online, it’s important that nurses choose their words wisely

02 Apr 2020
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Picture shows a young nurse in scrubs looking weary with her hand to her head. Added stress from the coronavirus and helping patients to cope with an uncertain future is stretching the resilience of nurses.
The COVID-19 crisis and helping patients to cope is extremely stressful on nurses
01 Apr 2020
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COVID-19: illustration showing how the pandemic is reshaping social care nursing
Blurring organisational boundaries and how we share information are among the changes
31 Mar 2020
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Applauding NHS workers
When the applause quietens, nurses must be assured they will be equipped to do their job
31 Mar 2020
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COVID-19 emergency teams

An emergency nurse’s experience of coping with the constantly evolving coronavirus crisis

27 Mar 2020
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An older lady sitting on a hospital bed. Picture: iStock

Addressing patient needs starts with thorough pain assessment – here’s what you need to know

25 Mar 2020
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Critical care

ICUs are about more than beds and ventilators – they depend on a highly skilled workforce

18 Mar 2020
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Handwashing
It’s not just hand hygiene technique that matters, human factors play a role too
17 Mar 2020

The government plan to recruit retired nurses during the COVID-19 crisis has a serious flaw

17 Mar 2020

Staff shortages shouldn’t equal missed breaks. Know your rights and how to access support

12 Mar 2020

To support them, governments must provide the protective equipment teams need, says ICN chief

11 Mar 2020

The pros of the ABCDE approach are accepted, yet ‘doing the obs’ remains common practice

25 Feb 2020

Not everyone is comfortable with a ‘choose your own’ approach to care, says Jane Bates

21 Feb 2020

Whistleblowing is never easy – particularly if the person is in a position of power

18 Feb 2020

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