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1 month ago | 
journals.rcni.com | Alison Stacey |Alistair Mason
Alison Stacey RCNi senior journalist Alistair Mason RCNi content editor Nurses face unfair disciplinary action over CPR incidents due to lack of understanding and inconsistent guidance around procedures Nurses are being left ‘vulnerable and exposed’ to unfair disciplinary proceedings relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because of a lack of understanding about the procedure, an expert says. Mental Health Practice. 28, 2, 6-8. doi: 10.7748/mhp.28.2.6.s2 Want to read more? Already...
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1 month ago | 
journals.rcni.com | Alison Stacey |Alistair Mason
Analysis Previous Next Alison Stacey RCNi senior news reporter Alistair Mason RCNi content editor Nurses face unfair disciplinary action over CPR incidents due to lack of understanding and inconsistent guidance about procedures Nurses are being left ‘vulnerable and exposed’ to unfair disciplinary proceedings relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because of a lack of understanding about the procedure, an expert says. Nursing Children and Young People. 37, 2, 10-12. doi:...
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1 month ago | 
journals.rcni.com | Alison Stacey |Alistair Mason
analysis Previous Next Alison Stacey RCNi senior journalist Alistair Mason RCNi content editor Nurses face risk of unfair disciplinary action thanks to gaps in understanding of this complex issue, and inconsistent guidance Nurses are being left ‘vulnerable and exposed’ to unfair disciplinary proceedings relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because of a lack of understanding about the procedure, an expert says. Nursing Standard. 40, 3, 11-13. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.3.11.s4 Want to read...
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2 months ago | 
rcni.com | Alison Stacey |Alistair Mason
Nurses are being left ‘vulnerable and exposed’ to unfair disciplinary proceedings relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because of a lack of understanding about the procedure, an expert says. Increasing numbers of nurses are facing referral to the Nursing and Midwifery Council and potentially disciplinary action in relation to CPR incidents, and there is inconsistent guidance around procedures, the university professor says.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
rcni.com | Alistair Mason |Sujata Aurora
Nursing staff face more than double the risk of verbal assault or violence at work as the general working population and acute mental health nursing staff report the highest prevalence. Yet violence against nurses and other healthcare staff is under-reported in the NHS. We outline what nurses can do if they have been subjected to verbal abuse or physical attack by patients, service users or relatives.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
rcni.com | Alistair Mason
Tips for nurses on staying on top of household finances in 2025. Nursing staff are feeling the effects of recent National Insurance, child benefit and state and NHS pension changes – as well as the continuing impact of inflation and income tax thresholds. This means it’s essential to know how to maximise potential advantages, minimise possible costs and protect any savings. Financial advisers offer their tips for nursing staff on what to focus on in 2025.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
journals.rcni.com | Alistair Mason |Sujata Aurora
Infographic Previous Next Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that damages vital organs and often causes death What’s happening in nursing across the globe Emergency Nurse. 33, 1, 10-11. doi: 10.7748/en.33.1.10.s4 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your...
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
rcni.com | Alistair Mason |Sujata Aurora
Nursing staff approaching retirement age who have NHS pensions have decisions to make about whether to opt for full or partial retirement. With many NHS pension scheme members who delay retirement altogether risking losing out on future pension income, it’s important to understand your retirement options. Find out whether partial retirement or retire-and-rejoin might make personal and financial sense for you – as an NHS pension specialist helps us crunch the numbers.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
rcni.com | Alistair Mason |Sujata Aurora
To see more infographics go to rcni.com/nursing-infographicRelated articles 'Deeply alarming' new surge in nurses quitting within five years I want to quit nursing – what would help me make my decision? Nurse pay around the world: how do UK salaries compare? Newly registered but leaving nursing: is more support the answer? NHS staff survey: nurses lift lid on working in health serviceWords: Alistair Mason, features editorGraphics: Sujata Aurora, designer
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
rcni.com | Alistair Mason |Sujata Aurora
Medication errors are all too common in healthcare. They are among the main causes of preventable harm to patients, are costly to the NHS and in some cases might even jeopardise a nurse’s NMC registration. Find out about the most common mistakes made in administering drugs, which medication are most frequently involved in errors and read a medication safety checklist of what you need to know before administering a drug to a patient to minimise the chance of a mistake being made.
