Editorial

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Winter pressures in the emergency department: nursing staff should know the value of self-care and supporting others
To deliver the best possible care, ED nurses need to support each other and self-care
23 Oct 2025
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Changes ahead: The 10 Year Health Plan for England acknowledges the issues facing emergency care and the fact that corridor care is the norm. It also recognises the need to redesign emergency care , but does it go far enough?
A national investigation would go far beyond the limitations of the government’s health plan
14 Aug 2025
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Many emergency nurses start triage, investigations and treatment of patients in the back of ambulances outside overcrowded emergency departments
Nursing staff want clarity on whether paramedics or emergency nurses should be accountable
12 Jun 2025
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The RCN emergency care forum is reviewing workforce standards for type 1 emergency departments
The RCN emergency care forum reveals its new plans and ideas to support the specialty
16 Apr 2025
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An older person lies on a bed in an emergency department corridor because there is nowhere else to put them. This is part of the emergency department crisis affecting patients and nurses
The health secretary sees the problems, and funding for more social beds could help ease it
20 Feb 2025
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New survey reveals that 80% of urgent treatment centre patients felt staff definitely listened to them: emergency nurse discusses condition and treatment with a patient
Care Quality Commission reveals true picture, but staff/patient interactions are valued
12 Dec 2024
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Traumatic events can have a huge effect on nurses in emergency departments and healthcare staff often need space and time to reflect. Picture shows a nurse with his head in his hand leaning against a wall, while a colleague offers support
Emergency nurses have had to develop new skills while the NHS is in crisis
24 Oct 2024
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NHS in crisis: a man on a ladder tries to fix a torn NHS sign
Improving management practice and implementing professional standards are core policies
13 Aug 2024
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Illustration showing five nurses with their arms linked in a show of strength and unity
Some emergency department working cultures can make nurses feel unsafe and bullied
10 Jun 2024
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Scenes from a busy emergency department: in the foreground a senior sister updates another member of staff on care priorities
RCN’s emergency care forum is committed to making the specialty one to be proud of
09 Apr 2024
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A triage nurse speaks to a patient and her friend to assess their symptoms in the emergency department
Overcrowding and other pressures can take their toil on ED nursing staff
07 Feb 2024
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A busy emergency department with a paramedic looking serious, a nurse looking concerned while holding paperwork, while another nurse speaks to someone on the phone
Winter brings extra pressures for an overstretched workforce, so nurses need to work together
05 Dec 2023
If is vital to seek support if you witness bullying or are bullied yourself
27 Apr 2022
Call to nurses to get behind campaign for legislation
18 Dec 2019

Too many patients must wait excessive periods for care in emergency departments.

29 Jan 2018

Nominate yourself or a colleague for this year’s RCNi Nurse Awards and help celebrate exceptional nursing care, writes editor Graham Scott

04 Dec 2017

Patients and professionals must recognise the signs and symptoms of sepsis much more quickly.

02 Nov 2017

Emergency care staff have an opportunity to create more integrated services.

02 Oct 2017

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