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State pension and WASPI
State pension and women against state pension increase
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Nurse Specialist in Menopause
The menopause happens to all women, however the degree of its impact on a woman’s quality of life and the symptoms experienced are very individual. The role of a specialist in menopause was included in the 2024 NICE guidelines on managing menopause, however the detail of how this role might be implemented in practice was less clear and subsequently the British Menopause Society (BMS) produced a guide for all health care professionals. This updated publication builds on the BMS agreed standards, focusing on the options for nurses who may choose a career pathway towards becoming a specialist practitioner in menopause.
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Menopause: RCN guidance
Menopause impacts on most peoples’ lives, men and women, and it is important that all nursing teams have a good understanding of how different menopause can be for individuals, and their families. This updated publication aims to support best evidence-based practice for health care professionals to renew and update their understanding of the potential physical and psychological impact on daily living and work/life of the menopause. It includes guidance on advice and care recommended to best support women through the menopause, where required.
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Transition from Fertility to Maternity Care
Pregnancy following fertility treatment can be an exciting, challenging and anxious time for expectant parents. This updated guidance is primarily to raise awareness of possible pathways of care for women (and their partners/support networks) as they travel through fertility treatment and pregnancy, and how they can best be supported by the health care professionals they encounter along their journey.
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Pregnancy Loss Guidance for Nursing
Nurses and midwives should be aware and comfortable supporting the potential distress associated with pregnancy loss regardless of gestation. The unexpected loss of a pregnancy at any gestation can be frightening, devastating and traumatic, leading to depression and anxiety. This guidance is intended to provide an overview of the needs of those who have suffered a pregnancy loss, and to support best practice for nurses working in a wide range of settings.
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Promoting Menstrual Wellbeing
Menstruation is both a physiological and psychological milestone in a woman’s life. This updated publication has been developed to help nurses breakdown the stigma that can be associated with what is a completely natural process. It is important to use appropriate and flexible communication methods to ensure information on the menstrual cycle is delivered in an accessible format for women.
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How the Nursing Cadet Programme confirmed my health care desire - Malayka Qureshi
Hi! My name is Malayka and I am now 20 years old. I’m based in west Reading I joined the RCN King’s nursing cadet programme (then the RCN Prince of Wales nursing cadet scheme) when I was 17 years old, the opportunity came to me when I was studying Health and Social A level at sixth form.
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RCN Students Committee election
RCN Students Committee end of term election
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Current RCN elections and appointments
Find out about the current opportunities to get involved with RCN committees or boards.
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Acute Behavioural Disturbance: Recognition and Response for Nursing Staff
Join us for this webinar on Acute Behavioural Disturbance, to gain vital insights into this all too often overlooked presentation.
