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Study suggests when EU nurses left UK, it affected nursing skill mix as well as outcomes
Practice nurse lacked insight into her actions, despite years of delivering good care
Taking a period away from work may help with burnout, but it needs careful planning
Many now regard the independent review body as outdated, bureaucratic and inefficient
Prevention of future deaths report finds staff may have lacked clinical skills to save
Our Nursing Standard podcast explains how to ensure a person-centred approach
Evidence and Practice
Overview of dementia medicines as well as comorbidities, polypharmacy and the risk of side
A case study suggests collaborative reflective practice can mitigate effects of some of the
Initiative supporting learning disability nurses in reducing health inequalities in the UK<
Recognising the barriers that identify children with intellectual disabilities in schools
How a pilot project for people with learning disabilities affected caregivers’ roles
Transitions can be improved by specialist nurses, starting younger and standardising termin
Features
Nurses share how they have used reflection to change and improve everyday practice
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
Nurses face pay rates well below what they deserve, as trusts risk exacerbating shortages
Making the profession accessible to more people juggling carer and family commitments
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
