RCNi :: Nursing Standard

Managing pain at the end of life: advice for nurses  Pain is common at the end of life and often poorly managed, but a collaborative, personalised strategy can ensure patients’ comfort in their final weeks.

Band 7, 8 and 9 nursing jobs review: more time to have your say NHS Staff Council extends consultation period on review of job profiles for senior nursing roles, to allow more time for feedback from staff and employers https://lnkd.in/etG3CDDC

Gaslighting in the nursing workplace: is it happening to you? ‘If you’re constantly fed wrong information about yourself, particularly by someone in a position of power, it is likely you’ll start to believe this misinformation’ Get advice on how to spot the signs of gaslighting and what to do if this is happening to you.

NURSE PAY around the world: how do UK salaries compare? We look at the latest pay offers in countries with comparable healthcare systems to the UK.

Are you preparing for a band 6 nursing interview?  Find out what employers are looking for and what questions to expect.

Flu and COVID jabs: nurses’ moral duty or a personal choice  With vaccination rates falling since the pandemic, we look at myths, policies, incentives, and nurses’ attitudes to vaccine programmes.

Patient record-keeping: how to get it right Record-keeping errors can have serious consequences for patient safety and many result in FtP proceedings. Get advice on how to write concise and easy-to-read patient notes.

Enhanced or advanced – what’s your level of nursing practice? The RCN has set out clear definitions of enhanced, advanced and consultant-level nursing practice. We look at what they are, and how nurses can use them in their careers.

What is imposter syndrome and why is it so common among nurses? Imposter feelings can erode self-confidence and increase the likelihood of burnout.  Click here for tips on how to tackle it >

Misleading job titles: why are non-nurses being called nurses? Many NHS employers may be using misleading job titles for some unregistered nursing staff, which could pose a risk to patient safety. Has this happened in your workplace?