Blogs
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blog posts
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1 May 2025
Voting is the key to our collective strength
Our choice is to accept or reject the pay offer, not whether to vote or not, says Julie Lamberth.
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1 May 2025
A day in the life of an Advanced Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Working at Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust has been a truly rewarding and dynamic experience.
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1 May 2025
Terminal agitation as a symptom of delirium at end of life
This Blog highlights the connections of delirium with terminal agitation, the need for comprehensive assessment and management prioritising nonpharmacological approaches. Finally, I hope it emphasises support for families and coping strategies for nurses working with patients at end of life.
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1 May 2025
Dehydration in Older People
This blog focuses on the issue of dehydration in older adults, a common yet preventable problem in healthcare settings. It discusses the role of nurses in identifying dehydration risk factors and implementing strategies to maintain hydration, which is vital for preventing complications in older patients.
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30 Apr 2025
Addressing the gender health gap: Where are the women's voices in research?
On average, women in the UK live longer than men, but they spend three more years in poor health. This Blog discusses the disparities further.
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29 Apr 2025
What happens at a branch event?
An insight into what happens at a branch learning event. Vice chair of the South East Board, Rosemary, shares her experience of visiting a Surrey Branch event.
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29 Apr 2025
Hear from Claire: Why You Should Apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), explains why and how you should apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
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29 Apr 2025
A Day of Learning and Inspiration - Reflections on the RCN North West IHSC Conference
Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, reflects on the second annual RCN NW IHSC conference.
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28 Apr 2025
Donor Recruitment
This blog provides an overview of the recruitment of egg and sperm donors, highlighting the role of the nurse donor coordinator. There is clear guidance from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) for donor recruitment, however there will be variations in practice across the UK.
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28 Apr 2025
The need for ethical thinking when working with risk of suicide
This blog explores the complex nature of working with people who may be recurrently suicidal and present to mental health services in crisis. These situations create ethical tensions between safety and autonomy, and the ‘action/consequences model’ offers some food for thought.
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