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NHS 10-Year Health Plan: what it means for nursing staff
Here’s what we know about planned changes to the NHS in England, and what they mean for you
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Bottom of the pile: why nursing staff need regular training in bowel care
Not understanding the importance of bowel care could be life threatening for some patients, so it’s time to debunk some myths, says Fiona.
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Allies for women's health
Fertility nurse Francesca and midwife Angela pooled their specialist knowledge to create RCN guidance to improve patient transition between their services
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Administering time-critical medication
From diabetes to epilepsy, nursing staff work on a range of conditions that require time-critical medications. Here's what you need to know
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Corridor care should be eradicated, not just mitigated, says RCN
NHS England’s new corridor care guidance is a sign of just how far care standards have fallen. We’re calling for a fully funded plan to eradicate the practice
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Newly registered nurse jobs crisis: ‘Use us or lose us’
Alex, a final-year student nurse, has worked so hard to be a part of the nursing profession, but is facing the prospect of not getting a job
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Belinda’s legacy of learning
Sally reflects on her first health care role working alongside inspirational care assistant Belinda
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Dementia care: reaching patients when English is their second language
After witnessing how hard it can be to get dementia information in the Sikh community, Pauline calls for action to reduce social isolation
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Climate change: what does it mean for infectious diseases?
Rose Gallagher looks at the relationship between the climate crisis, the rise of infectious diseases and why we need to start thinking about the next pandemic.
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HIV: where are we now?
Consultant nurse and RCN Fellow Dr Matthew Grundy-Bowers reflects on the breathtaking advances in treatment 40 years since the discovery of HIV – but warns that we must not become complacent.
