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Making surgery successful
With efforts to clear COVID-related surgery waiting lists underway, the role of nursing staff before, during and after operations is more important than ever
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A seat at the table
The RCN’s professional nursing forums can have a real-world impact on health policy via influential panels and committees. Cancer and Breast Care Forum chair Nikki tells us how
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‘Fertility has a huge emotional impact on people’s lives’
Specialist nurse Francesca takes us behind the scenes of fertility nursing, where COVID-19 is having an impact on women’s mental health, vaccine hesitancy and her ability to physically comfort her patients.
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Flexible working: a guide for RCN reps
With more nursing staff seeking flexibility in their working hours, Maggy explains how she’s helped members achieve a better work-life balance
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Joint statement on Myanmar: 5 year anniversary of coup amidst continued attacks on health care
Joint statement on Myanmar: 5 year anniversary of coup amidst continued attacks on health care
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Band 2 Health Care Support Workers undertaking Band 3 duties to vote on NHS Wales collective agreement
Proposed measures include validating roles and making corrective payments.
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Dementia Care Principles for People in Prison
A diagnosis of dementia is profound. It affects the person, their circle of support, and the wider community - particularly if that community is a prison. The Royal College of Nursing has adapted its long-established SPACE principles in order to promote dementia care in prisons. This document sets out the five principles, based on evidence gathered from people living with dementia, carers and practitioners, that form a shared commitment to improving dementia care in prisons. The related spider gram tool (Transforming Dementia Care in Prison) can be used to benchmark current practice and completed again at intervals to monitor progress.
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Nursing staff proud to support the roll out of Martha's rule
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Lynn Woolsey said: “Nursing staff are patients’ greatest advocates and they have been proud to support Martha’s rule. By working together, clinicians, parents and families have not only helped to reduce anxiety but also improve care and advance learning."
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Coping With Grief While Caring for Others: A Mental Health Nurse’s Perspective on the importance of Self-Compassion and Self Care.
Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (1979) serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of compassion toward both oneself and others.
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Maternal Sepsis
Maternal sepsis is a preventable but life threatening condition. Early recognition, rapid response and vigilant nursing and midwifery care saves lives. This blog explores its impact, and why it matters locally and globally.
