Nursing Standard

“What I did not understand at the time was: no nursing journey is the same. And no nurse starts perfectly” A newly registered nurse reflects on eight months of preceptorship, plus how to gain confidence, honing delegation skills, and escalating concerns. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nurses working in the community in Yorkshire have been able to heal wounds more quickly and prevent further deterioration thanks to a new app pilot. Trust staff said the trial has helped with the healing of 485 wounds and saved almost £7,000 so far. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Are you thinking about stepping up to a band 7 role? These roles can be more demanding, but a satisfying career move. Click here for tips on what to consider if you’re thinking about going for a band 7 role, plus how to demonstrate you are ready for it. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Advanced nurse practitioners are being used to fill doctors’ rota gaps in critical care, neonatal units and emergency departments, new data suggest. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nursing staff and students face significant financial pressures, often forcing them to consider dropping out of their studies. But financial help is available, such as education grants and funding. Find out more here > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Critical care nurses at one of the NHS’s largest providers are fighting for fairer overtime pay, claiming they are being underpaid when they pick up extra shifts. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

All nurses in the UK must revalidate every three years to remain on the NMC register. But meeting the requirements can sometimes feel daunting. Here are ten top tips on how to make revalidation run smoothly. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

A nursing student died by suicide after she was suspended from her university course on health grounds after having seizures. She was previously an avid mental health campaigner and had advocated for mandatory suicide prevention training. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Do you know the ‘rights’ of medication administration? This article for students explains how to use the five ‘rights’ to develop your understanding of pharmacology.  rcni.com/nursing-standa…

The NMC plans to reduce nursing students’ programme hours by 1,000 from 4,600 to 3,600, and ‘place a greater emphasis on the quality of practice learning experiences’ rather than achieving a set number of hours. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nursing offers a wide range of interesting career pathways – but is striving for a higher band the only way to progress? Find out how a move sideways or down a band for a new job could offer long-term progression, new challenges or work-life balance. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

The NMC has launched a 12-week consultation on changes to its education standards, which would see practice learning time cut by 500 hours. The RCN has voiced concerns about how prepared newly registered nurses will feel once they are qualified. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Palliative care: navigating the nurse’s evolving role This article explores two domains that support a person-centred approach to palliative care: developing knowledge and skills, and leading and influencing care. Click here for more > journals.rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nurse-led wound care project speeds up healing  Community nurses have reduced healing times in a wound care trial that allows them to remotely monitor wound progression and escalate concerns more quickly. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Have you ever felt ‘body shamed’ at work? Many nurses shared personal stories with Nursing Standard about upsetting comments they had experienced relating to their appearance. Read more here: rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nurses working in the community in Yorkshire have been able to heal wounds more quickly and prevent further deterioration thanks to a new pilot trial. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Management of syphilis: a guide for nurses This article outlines the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of syphilis. Click here for more > journals.rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Critical care staff are in dispute over pay rates for extra shifts, saying it robs their units of senior nurses’ skills. Around 400 nurses other staff are thought to be affected. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nursing staff and students face significant financial pressures, often forcing them to consider dropping out of their studies. But financial help is available, such as education grants and funding. Find out more here > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Critical care nurses at one of the NHS’s largest providers are fighting for fairer overtime pay, claiming they are being underpaid when they pick up extra shifts to cover staffing shortages. rcni.com/nursing-standa…