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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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Proning: your questions answered
Patients in intensive care units are benefiting from an intervention known as proning to help improve low blood oxygen levels
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How to perform a mole check
Learn how the ABCDE approach can help all nursing staff to assess suspicious moles
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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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Deaf awareness: getting it right for your patients
From making simple adjustments to aiding lip readers, how to communicate more confidently with your D/deaf and hard of hearing patients
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'The goodwill of nurses is being abused'
New nursing leader issues stark warning to politicians as she vows to defend the profession
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Belinda’s legacy of learning
Sally reflects on her first health care role working alongside inspirational care assistant Belinda
