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The article focuses on the promotion of the nursing profession in Great Britain. Local papers play a critical role when trying to reaching out to the general public. They possess distinct ability of capturing the attention of readers by presenting a neighborhood at an angle that truly characterizes the local community.

Why you should read this article: • To understand some of the reasons why digital technology in healthcare can be challenging for nurses to use in practice • To learn about the various types of digital technology used by nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic • To appreciate the factors that affected nurses' use of digital technology during the COVID-19 pandemic The adoption of digital technology by nurses accelerated during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, not all nurses were familiar with the various digital systems used in their organisations and there were reports of digital technology not being fit for purpose. This article describes a service evaluation that used an online survey to obtain nurses' feedback on the digital systems used to support patient care during the pandemic. Fifty-five respondents provided details about 85 separate digital systems. The usability of these systems varied significantly across technology types, while barriers to their use included nurses' lack of digital literacy and inadequate access to IT infrastructure. However, most of the nurse respondents felt that digital technology had supported effective patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Want to hear some good news? Of course not. Only bad news sells papers, attracts viewers, gets clicks. Good news is for freesheets and council newsletters. Young people raise cash for puppies? Pass the sick bag. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Having a tattoo does not make a nurse any less professional, brightly dyed hair has no impact on their competence, and piercings say nothing about an individual's ability to care for their patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To understand the clinical indications for colonoscopy • To refresh your knowledge of the procedure for patient consent to colonoscopy • To update your understanding of the bowel preparation required before colonoscopy Colonoscopy is an invasive, endoscopic procedure undertaken to visualise the inner lumen of the colon and is used for a variety of diagnostic purposes. The procedure is increasingly performed by nurse endoscopists. This article provides an overview of the indications and contraindications for colonoscopy and describes various elements of the procedure, including consent, sedation and bowel preparation within the context of the evidence base. The article also discusses patient care before, during and after the procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides some tips to nurses in Great Britain on how to write an article for publication. It is important to read several journals in order to determine the one that is best suited for the article one is planning to write. The next step is to identify whether the article is academic research, a report of changing practice, or an audit of current practice. References should be used to support claims in the article.

Trusts rapped over 'unfair' procedures after criticism from Commons committee. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the regulations and policies regarding the storage, collection and delivery of blood components for transfusion • To understand the procedures for collecting and returning blood components • To recognise how to minimise the risk of adverse events, including handling and storage errors Rationale and key points: There are several steps in the transfusion process that aim to ensure the correct blood component is given to the correct patient at the correct time. Ensuring the correct blood component is collected for the correct patient is crucial to safe transfusion practice and patient safety. This article explains the blood component collection and delivery procedure in the UK and outlines the steps that are necessary to enable nurses to collect blood components safely. Nurses in other countries can access their local guidelines and protocols and review these against the guidelines outlined in this article. • All nurses involved in the collection or administration of blood components must understand safe transfusion practice and the important steps in ensuring patient safety. • Collection of blood components must only be undertaken by trained healthcare professionals who have been assessed as competent by a trained assessor. • It is important to understand the types of handling and storage errors that can occur due to human error during the blood components collection procedure. Reflective activity: How to articles can help to update your practice and ensure it remains evidence based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of: • How you think this article has increased your knowledge and understanding of the blood component collection procedure. • How you could use this resource to practice safely and inform others on the safe collection of blood components for transfusion, in conjunction with local training and competency assessments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When is a 'nurse' not a nurse? Many of us are becoming increasingly concerned at the growing trend of the use of the term nurse to describe a wide range of different workers. These workers have a range of backgrounds and qualifications, but they are still referred to as nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Erin Dean asks leading nurse researchers whether they agree with claims that many studies are irrelevant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Philosopher Michel Foucault is widely quoted in academic nursing papers, but do we really understand him? Daniel Allen went on a mission to find out more about the man and his relevance to nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gives advice to nurses on how to handle the press in Great Britain. Reason why nurses should talk to a tabloid newspaper like "The Sun"; Difference between tabloid and broadsheet journalism; Considerations in how to handle an interview.

Anne Milton, health minister and former nurse, writes about the role she sees the profession playing in the government's NHS reforms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Our campaign ambassadors are having media training. Pat Healy joined them at one of the courses and passes on some tips. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the 1980s, nursing in the UK was moving from the traditional 'completing tasks in a certain way because Sister says so' (Laurent 2019) to more evidence-based practice. Part of this move included the need for structure that came with the introduction of the nursing process which, in the UK, including in my own hospital in Orsett in Essex, became prominent in the latter part of the 1970s and early 1980s. From this, further developments included the use of nursing models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents nursing news briefs. The British charity Sparks is offering research training fellowships in the field of pediatrics. The Race Equality Foundation's Better Health website provides information on implementing evidence-based practices at work. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is seeking nursing research abstracts ahead of the July 2011 conference in Mexico.

The article reports on the approval of a substantial increase in Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration fee and leads to disappointment of some unions in Great Britain. During the NMC meeting, members agreed to increase the fee from £43 to £76 a year. However, when NMC had consulted on increasing fees to £80 and eventually brought it down by £4 members were disappointed on the said decision.

This article defines the concept of health promotion and explains why it is essential for nurses to embed health promotion aims and values in their practice. It discusses how health promotion contributes to the improvement and maintenance of population health and contemporary public health agendas in the UK and worldwide. Using several practical activities, this article aims to encourage nurses to identify their own approach to promoting health in their professional role, consider how they can implement 'Making Every Contact Count' with the patients they care for, and enhance the overall effectiveness of their practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents news briefs related to nursing in Great Britain. The British National Health Service has drawn up a consultation paper "Fit to Lead" that removes the requirement of allocating two reserved places for nurses, cutting down the number of professional members to between four and eight. British health secretary Patricia Hewitt has admitted that a government pledge of providing a nurse for every secondary school and cluster of primary schools may not be feasible.

The article features veteran nurse practitioner Barbara Stillwell in Great Britain in October 2018. Topics discussed include her background and various roles in the profession, and her present leadership of the Nursing Now campaign to boost the influence of nurses, improve health, and contribute to gender equality on a global scale. Also noted are Stillwell's learning experiences in Laos and Afghanistan and the World Health Organization, and awareness of the #MeToo movement.

This article considers the issue of poor care and how nurses should respond when they encounter it. Several reports and inquiries into failings in care have called into question the standards of care provided by nurses. Of equal concern is the observation that in some instances, poor care is unreported. While there may be underlying structural and organisational reasons for this, it is contended that nurses have a legal, moral and professional obligation to report poor care when they become aware of it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With England's chief nurse Dame Chris Beasley due to retire in March, Erin Dean looks at the future of nursing's top role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New initiatives in Scotland are supporting advanced nursing practice roles, reports Maggie Grundy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on developments related to nursing in Great Britain as of march 29, 2006. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is searching for the most exceptional agency nurse in Great Britain. A professional doctorate in health and social care will be offered by the University of the West of England. The online course Cancer Care for Children and Young People has been launched.

The article focuses on practice-based commissioning being practiced by the Great Britain National Health Service. It is about giving all primary care professionals decision-making opportunities about commissioning local services for local people. Commissioning decisions can also be made by nurses and other health professionals.

Poverty is a global issue that affects the health and quality of life of millions of people. It predisposes people to many health conditions, including sight loss or blindness as a result of the immune system becoming compromised. Blindness is common in areas of the world where there is extreme poverty. In the UK, poverty has become a major social issue, contributing to many health problems, including eye conditions. These eye conditions can result in sight loss if they are not managed effectively. Psychosocial care is an essential aspect of patient care, because poverty and sight loss are interrelated. Healthcare practitioners have a significant role in the management and prevention of blindness. Blindness caused by poverty is largely preventable, and health promotion is an important strategy in care management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mike Lehane fears Agenda for Change may ignore his unique skills and lead to a pay freeze. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents opinions on whether nurses in uniform should be free to promote political causes in Great Britain. Act of nursing as a public duty; Effect of politicizing a profession; Opportunities in promoting political causes in uniform.

All newly registered graduate nurses are required to have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to perform the skills required for patient care, specifically the competencies identified in the Nursing and Midwifery Council's essential skills clusters. This article focuses on the fifth essential skills cluster -- medicines management. Nursing students should work to attain the knowledge and skills required for effective medicines management throughout their pre-registration education. The roles and responsibilities of the newly registered graduate nurse in the area of medicines management are discussed in this the final article of the essential skills cluster series. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores nursing students’ reflections on the criticisms of nursing highlighted in the Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry (Francis 2013). Their reflections on the concerns identified in the report raise awareness of factors that are important in the delivery of compassionate patient-centred care. The media portrayal of nursing in the aftermath of the report and its implications for the nursing profession and nursing practice is considered, and the vital elements required to foster a culture of compassionate care within care environments are examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nurses caring for older patients across diverse settings will provide care for people with dementia approaching the end of their lives. Demographic changes mean that the number of people dying with dementia will increase, however nurses and other healthcare professionals may be unprepared to meet their needs. Factors that are essential to provide compassionate and dignified end of life care for people with dementia include effective communication with those with cognitive impairment and an awareness of likely causes of anxiety, fear and resistance to care when carrying out interventions. Accurate assessment and pain relief are required to ensure good end of life care. Knowledge of challenging and complex issues around maintenance of nutrition and hydration requirements, and communication skills to discuss the issues with families and carers are also required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Good nursing handover is central to the delivery of high-quality care. However, there are no national tools available to audit and benchmark practice standards in this area. Following a review of the literature, evidence-based best practice standards were identified and used by the author to audit nursing handover in one acute NHS trust in the UK. Results of the audit were used to assure quality of care and identify areas for improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

More needs to be done to address the professional issues that arise from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialist nurse practice. The lack of regulation of advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) roles in the UK raises questions in relation to inconsistencies of benchmark standards, scope of practice and qualification processes. A review of the literature supports the view that a competency framework for ANP roles would demonstrate knowledge and skills in the absence of UK regulation. The benefits of such a framework have already been recognised in different areas of gastroenterology and other specialties. A specific competency framework is required for IBD specialist nurses to provide transparency and governance in this area of practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pressure ulcers are a largely avoidable, but serious health problem in the UK. Nurses should be knowledgeable of the signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, and preventive strategies to reduce their incidence. This article explores the literature on nurses' understanding and use of risk assessment tools to identify patients at increased risk of developing pressure ulcers and how, if at all, this contributes to fewer pressure ulcers in the healthcare setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents news briefs concerning British nurses. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence draft guidelines recommend a 1.2 mg. dosage of liraglutide daily for certain type 2 diabetics. National Health Service Information Centre statistics suggest that over half of hospital admissions for fractures in England are the result of falls. The Department of Health has issued guidelines to assist nurses and midwives in the treatment of pediatric type 1 diabetes.

The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) looks set to rubber-stamp proposals for nursing to become an all-graduate profession when it meets next week. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers news briefs about nursing in Great Britain. The Institute of Clinical Research in association with Cranfield University is running a second MSc in Clinical Research program. The Medical Research Council is launching the developmental pathway funding scheme. The UK Federation of Primary Care Research Organization and the Primary Care Research Network will hold their annual conference on improving patient outcomes with research.

Nurses are being asked to walk a mile in the shoes of older patients -- or at least try on a suit that simulates some of the ailments older people may experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nurses have told chancellor Gordon Brown that a 2 per cent pay rise this April would effetively serve as a pay cut at a time when living costs are increasing dramatically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The NHS is due to start testing three options for unsocial hours payments under Agenda for Change (AfC). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the complaints of nurses and nursing managers about the Agenda for Change in Great Britain. Percentage of Royal College of Nursing members who voted against the new pay deal; Belief that the nursing profession as a whole has an unhelpful habit of assuming that a negative outcome is a foregone conclusion; Representation of the biggest change in years to nurses' pay, career, and future in the new pay deal.

Looks into the role of hip protectors in preventing hip fractures among nursing home residents in Great Britain. Availability of protectors; Policy of providing hip protectors for nursing home residents.

Looks into bureaucracy imposed by the governments of Great Britain on the ability of nurses to conduct research. Issuance of a plea to change the way research is regulated; Discovery of the inconsistent, unhelpful and unnecessarily prohibitive criteria nurses and midwives must meet before conducting research; Views of medical practitioners on the matter.

Nurses have a key role in the successful governance of NHS foundation trusts, either as staff governors or representatives of the public. This article explores the role of the governor in each of these contexts and indicates some of the opportunities and challenges of representing stakeholder interests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Getting positive stories about nursing into the public eye takes careful planning. Eileen Phillips reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a mental health nurse's typical week of helping other nurses to do a difficult job better in Great Britain. Challenges facing primary care professionals; Criticisms of primary care professionals; Training of clinicians; Lectures given at major mental health conferences.

Reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair is endorsing the Nursing the Future campaign of the periodical "Nursing Standard." Program to boost the image of nursing and midwifery.

Reports that the Royal College of Nursing wants the role of the nurse to change beyond recognition to match the changing health-care needs of the population in Great Britain. Health care delivery by nurses; Emphasis on teamwork; Adaptation to changes in medical care.

Reports that Nursing the Future ambassadors are on the campaign trail in helping enhance the image and reputation of nursing in Great Britain. Participation of nursing students; Efforts of nurse managers; Ways to act as a positive role model for nursing.