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NMC: Attending a hearing
A guide for RCN members who need to attend a hearing before the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) .
Updated: 19 February 2026 -
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work
An advice guide for RCN members covering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace.
Updated: 23 February 2026 -
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Extending the Newcastle Model: how therapeutic communication can reduce distress in people with dementia
This article identifies the importance of effective communication in delivering care to people living with dementia when their understanding of the situation may differ to ours. The Newcastle Model’s biopsychosocial framework is revisited to understand the context in which caregiving takes place, an...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Understanding and managing depression in older people
Clinicians do not always recognise depression in older people as they attribute symptoms to the ageing process and the effects of failing health. Similarly, older people do not always appreciate that their symptoms relate to their mood. Understanding how depression affects older people can improve a...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Early diagnosis and effective management of sepsis
Sepsis is a complex condition defined as one or more life-threatening organ dysfunctions caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Nurses have a vital role in the early identification of those with or at risk of developing sepsis. Prompt early treatment delivered using care bundles such a...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Helping people live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term condition characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. It is preventable and treatable, but still results in high levels of morbidity and mortality. This affects health service costs, but more importantly it affe...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Assessment, diagnosis and management of constipation
Constipation is a common, treatable condition that can be experienced by all age groups. This article outlines the different types of constipation and explains how the condition is diagnosed. A comprehensive and person-centred assessment is fundamental to identifying constipation, and should include...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Applying public health theory to practice in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Public health has a long history and a contested meaning. Furthermore, public health operates in a social context and its messages may be rejected by the public. Nurses who have a direct public health role, notably those working in the community and in primary care, need to be able to articulate and...
Updated: 19 January 2023 -
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Supporting older people experiencing anxiety through non-pharmacological interventions
Anxiety is a debilitating condition that adversely affects people’s quality of life. It is challenging to differentiate anxiety from other physical and mental health conditions in older people, particularly those with co-morbid dementia or depression. The coronavirus 2019 pandemic has compounded soc...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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How nurses can promote well-being in personalised care
Between 2020 and 2024, personalised care will be made universal, improving the lives of approximately 2.5 million people in England. This article explores the role of well-being and happiness in health and care and what it can add to the concept of ‘what matters to me’.It describes the evidence deta...
Updated: 19 January 2023
