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At the RCN annual congress, general secretary Nicola Ranger called on ministers to

RCN pushes for swift pay rise and warns government over consequences of delays

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Nurse suspended from NMC register for misconduct: NMC headquarters brass plaque

Practice nurse lacked insight into her actions, despite years of delivering good care

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Ivy Dixon died from a cardiac arrest when she choked on her food at Acorn Lodge Care Home in London

Prevention of future deaths report finds staff may have lacked clinical skills to save her

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An employment tribunal found Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust failed to make reasonable adjustments at work following senior nurse’s brain haemorrhage

Support from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust delayed or denied on return post-haemorrhage

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Holiday pay cuts and parking hikes: nurse paying for parking at meter

Unions criticise ‘double blow’ of proposed pay reduction and 8.5% parking fee increase

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Claire Chick was subjected to months of stalking and violence before fatal stabbing

Analysis

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Bank nursing shift: a bank nurse in scrubs stands alongside a patient who is sitting in a wheelchair

The savings trusts make with cut-price bank rates, and what you lose out on as a result

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Nursing’s new generation – clockwise from top left: Ashleigh Robinson, Antoinette Lagrata, Lincoln Gombedza, Soraya Manoucheri, Jordan Spires and Amber Fletcher

Six nurses, all under 35, describe how they are shaping the profession and improving care<

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Nurse career breaks: nurse stretches out her arms in happy relief, she is outdoors near trees

Taking a period away from work may help with burnout, but it needs careful planning

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he NHS Pay Review Body is supposed to offer independent advice to the government, but is seen by many as outdated, inefficient and bureaucratic: nursing staff on the picket line with one nurse holding a sign and placard with fair pay for nursing and safer

Many now regard the independent review body as outdated, bureaucratic and inefficient

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Peripheral cannula

Expert nurses explain the risks, and share venepuncture best practice advice

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A despairing looking nurse leans against a hospital corridor window: never events, safety critical incidents, can cause serious patient harm or death

While many are surgical errors, some nursing tasks have potential for serious consequences

Clinical update

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Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical woun

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Sarcopenia is marked by a loss of muscle mass and often seen in older people

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Resuscitation UK advice affirms role of advance care planning

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Guidance from NICE on spotting signs of neglect and abuse and action to take

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Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus

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Information on setting up secure proxy access for care home staff for repeat prescriptions

Policy briefing

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How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making

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Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes

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Picture shows two medics in discussion. Lack of personal protective equipment allows nurses to take a decision to protect themselves, RCN guidance says.

The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inade

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Picture shows an older couple, the woman appearing confused and a nurse looking at her. Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document.

Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document

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Care home medication management

The Patients Association charter promotes shared decision-making

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Bowel cancer

RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care

Research news

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Picture shows a 3D illustration of herpes viruses and antibodies. Nurses and GPs play a pivotal role in shingles vaccine uptake, according to researchers investigating why people have the vaccination.

Nurses play a pivotal role in uptake of the shingles vaccine targeting people over 70

Journal scan

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Frailty

Ways in which healthcare professionals may be able to help and intervene

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Astrocyte glial nerve cells

Genetic studies show that multiple genes are involved with the development of the disease<

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Stomach acid reflux

Research compares death rates of people taking PPIs with those taking H2 blockers&nbs

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Dietary supplement glucosamine may help prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce mortalit

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Blood tests using biomarkers could be used to predict dementia risk

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Exercise

Older people in hospital need an exercise programme to avoid discharge with a new disabili

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