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‘Start with just one act of kindness’: meet the RCN Nurse of the Year 2022
Alison Bunce’s community initiative puts compassion and kindness first, coordinating servi
End of life: how to discuss advance care planning with patients
Nurses can find it difficult to discuss how a patient wishes to die.
Nurse well-being: practical support for your own and colleagues’ mental health
With short-staffing, ongoing COVID-19 pressures and the cost-of-living crisis hitting home
The therapeutic relationship: how rapport with patients aids shared decision-making
In a pressured NHS, it can be difficult to find time to engage fully with patients, but th
Children and smacking: what changes to the law mean for your practice
Laws on physically punishing children vary across the UK.
Integrated care systems: why they’re going to matter to you (if they don’t already)
Integrated care systems may seem like just another in a long line of health and care refor
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Whether inspired by family, a chance encounter or a childhood dream, nurses reflect on the
Remote assessments for physical conditions: how to get the most from video calls
Video consultations for patients with physical conditions can enhance the care experience
Ditching hierarchy in healthcare: could shared decision-making work for your team?
Shared professional decision-making promotes leadership at all levels and empowers healthc
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who h
Can community nurses cope with increased out of hospital services for older people?
COVID-19 has made the aspiration of caring for older people out of hospital and preventing
Advice from three highly experienced nurses, who draw on a complex mix of clinical skills,
The shortfall of nurses trained in the UK is clear, say experts – and is driving a renewed
Resources designed to support healthcare workers’ well-being that can help you lose weight
A nurse-led team improved health outcomes for people with learning disabilities with the he
Nurse consultant who transformed patient experience honoured with Special Recognition Award
How RCN Nurse Award winner Rohit Sagoo has improved outcomes and engagement
