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Nursing Standard

The image of nursing: tell us what you think about how others see the profession

News
29 Oct 2019
Picture shows a scene from the movie Joker in which the star, Joaquin Phoenix, wearing clown makeup, is looking at a mirror on which has been written, ‘Put on a happy face.’ The article argues that Joker’s portrayal of mental illness is worrying. 
Nursing Standard

Joker distorts link between mental illness and violence

Comment
25 Oct 2019
Picture shows a scene from the movie Joker in which the star, Joaquin Phoenix, wearing clown makeup, is looking at a mirror on which has been written, ‘Put on a happy face.’ The article argues that Joker’s portrayal of mental illness is worrying. 
Nursing Standard

Joker distorts link between mental illness and violence

Comment
25 Oct 2019
Taurai Matare, ophthalmology matron at Whipps Cross Hospital in London, and RCN Nurse of the Year 2019, meets prime minister Boris Johnson
Nursing Standard

RCN Nurse of the Year: ‘I had no idea how far this award would take me’

Features
23 Oct 2019
Taurai Matare, ophthalmology matron at Whipps Cross Hospital in London, and RCN Nurse of the Year 2019, meets prime minister Boris Johnson
Nursing Standard

RCN Nurse of the Year: ‘I had no idea how far this award would take me’

Features
23 Oct 2019
‘Why didn’t I say something at the time?’ A reflective account of a public incident
Primary Health Care

‘Why didn’t I say something at the time?’ A reflective account of a public incident

Clinical
23 Oct 2019
‘Why didn’t I say something at the time?’ A reflective account of a public incident
Primary Health Care

‘Why didn’t I say something at the time?’ A reflective account of a public incident

Clinical
23 Oct 2019
Picture shows a young male with pectus excavatum, in which the chest sinks inwards. Specialist nurse Cheryl Honeyman says the end of funding for surgery on chest deformities in young people is wrong and calls for more research
Nursing Children and Young People

Halt to funding for chest deformity surgery is a cruel blow

Comment
22 Oct 2019
Picture shows a group of overseas nurses, with a young woman smiling in the foreground. The article says the international recruitment solution cannot be ignored.
Nursing Standard

The nurse shortage solution we cannot ignore

Expert advice
17 Oct 2019
Picture shows a group of overseas nurses, with a young woman smiling in the foreground. The article says the international recruitment solution cannot be ignored.
Nursing Standard

The nurse shortage solution we cannot ignore

Expert advice
17 Oct 2019
Jim Blair
Nursing Standard

Leading nurse calls for united front to promote learning disability nursing

News
14 Oct 2019
Jim Blair
Nursing Standard

Leading nurse calls for united front to promote learning disability nursing

News
14 Oct 2019
Nursing Standard

Role of the nurse consultant in infection prevention and control

Clinical
14 October 2019
Learning Disability Practice

Learning disability nursing needs to reset itself, says senior nurse

News
11 October 2019
Nursing Standard

Understanding the role of chaplains in supporting patients and healthcare staff

Clinical
10 October 2019
Nursing Standard

Understanding the role of chaplains in supporting patients and healthcare staff

Clinical
10 October 2019
Primary Health Care

International year of the nurse and midwife offers a chance to showcase our talents

Comment
10 October 2019
Nursing Standard

Well-being survey: ‘inhumane’ shifts leave no time even for a sip of water

Analysis
29 September 2019

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