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The computer has crashed, an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting has hit the ward, drugs have gone missing, a patient has fallen off her commode and broken her leg, while a disagreement between the staff nurse and healthcare assistant (HCA) has led to them yelling at each other in the middle of the ward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight outlines a trust's preceptorship scheme that is proving a hit with HCA trainees and staff on the wards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight discovers what it takes to work in services that support people living with chronic pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight discovers how a nurse challenged prejudice to fulfil her dream. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A trio of Queen's Nurses are proud of the varied services they provide to a rural population. Jenny Knight reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A trio of Queen's Nurses are proud of the varied services they provide to a rural population. Jenny Knight reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

School nurses are keen to expand their remit in child health, reports Jenny Knight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

School nurses are keen to expand their remit in child health, reports Jenny Knight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article profiles British assistant practitioner Paul Smith-James and discusses the duties that he performs working on a hospital urology ward.

To celebrate its 100th anniversary Woman's Weekly magazine reprinted its first edition, which included a feature on 'How to Become a Nurse'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight compares good nursing requirements of 100 years ago with today's online personality tests, and is surprised by some of her findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Practice nurse Sandra Sheppard runs a clinic one afternoon each week inside a supermarket. The three-month trial is the latest foray by supermarket chain Sainsbury's into healthcare service innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on primary care medical clinics which are being offered at several locations of the British chain stores Boots UK Ltd. and Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd.. A discussion of the medical services which are available to patients at the clinics, and of the benefits that the stores, patients and health care providers find from having the clinics, is presented.

Rebecca Farrar used to be taken to hospital up to four times a week, but since Shirley joined the family this is no longer the case. Seven-year-old Rebecca has type 1 diabetes and shirley is her medical alert dog. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Patients who have rare diseases often become experts in their conditions. An important step along this route to coping and confidence is having the services of a nurse specialist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight looks at the vital work of nurse specialists who care for patients with rare conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

England's only nurse coroner, Catherine Mason, says that other coroners pick her brains because of her nursing background and knowledge of hospital procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight talks to coroner Catherine Mason. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight talks to Ashley Brooks, who beat leukaemia and an MRSA infection to become one of the health service's greatest fans [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An inspirational nurse is challenging young people to reject gang culture and pursue a more positive path. Jenny Knight reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight looks beyond speculation about nurses' roles in future GP consortia and finds one clinician already exerting influence in service commissioning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents an overview of the possible impact that the British government's proposed decision to add commissioning to general practitioners' practices will have on the British nursing industry. A discussion of the details of the commissioning plan, which are contained in the consultation document "Commissioning for Patients," is presented. British medical facilities that have been commissioning services are discussed.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation exists to empower nurses. Its new chief executive Elizabeth Robb spoke to Jenny Knight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jenny Knight speaks to nurses at a children's hospice that has made creating a dialogue with the patient and family its foremost priority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Celia Grandison-Markey, who has been an inspirational nurse and teacher for more than 40 years, speaks to Jenny Knight [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Working with young offenders has its challenges, but also many rewards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the process by which nurse Carey Morgan returned to the workforce after recuperating from a workplace injury. Morgan fractured her arm and was diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy, a disorder which causes pain and a loss of movement in the affected limb. The author describes how Great Britain's Royal College of Nursing (RCN) helped Morgan transfer her skills to another profession after she was no longer able to work as a clinical nurse.

At the age of 38 nurse Garth Ravenhill was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Since then he and his wife Kim have had to re-evaluate their lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the preparation of a memorial to iconic black nurse Mary Seacole, renowned for nursing British soldiers in the Crimean War. The author reports that sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create a memorial to be set in St. Thomas' Hospital in London, England. Seacole's breaking of the race barrier to make an individual difference is discussed.

Suzanna Rose has had a high-flying career in mental health. Now, she is looking forward to a busy retirement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Claire Bertschinger came to public attention when she was filmed working in a feeding station in Ethiopia. Twenty five years on, she is still helping the underprivileged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article profiles British nurse Shirley Willis, who was chosen to be a Queen's Nurse at a May 2209 ceremony that was held at the Queen's Nursing Institute. A discussion of Willis' work as a nursing team leader at Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust which led to her receiving the title of Queen's Nurse is presented. Qualities which nurses must possess in order to receive the Queen's Nurse title are examined.

The article discusses the experiences of two British nurses who visited Russia to examine community nursing practices in that country as part of an exchange program between the Moscow Red Cross and the Queen's Nursing Institute. The nurses state that they were impressed by the high morale displayed by Russian community nurses given the lack of funding and resources for public health in that country.

The article discusses the work of musician and nurse Edwin Humphreys. Humphreys has recorded CDs to teach people with learning disabilities about personal and sexual health. The topics of the songs include checking testicles for cancer, masturbation, using a condom, and personal hygiene. Humphreys tests his songs at musical workshops for people with learning disabilities.

The article looks at Cathy Hughes, cancer lead at the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA). Her work with the NPSA to promote safe patient care is examined. In particular, her work on radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and early diagnosis of cancer is described. Hughes' career background as a registered nurse and in gynaecological cancer nurse is also discussed. INSET: SUMMARY.

The article discusses a United Nations pilot project to establish eight libraries for healthcare workers in refugee camps in Tanzania. The project was headed by Pat Hughes, a nursing consultant with the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Pat explains how she set up the libraries, trained people in malaria protocol, and developed workshops to teach people to access information.

The article describes a training scheme for nurses created at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. Staff were challenged by chief nurse Rachel Steven to compete in a challenge that was designed to review how wards work under pressure. The exercises tested work behavior including leadership abilities, work organisation, and problem solving.

The article discusses how Crisis, a charity for homeless people, provides care during Christmas through volunteers who offer health services. Volunteer teams are formed, which are composed of four or five nurses, a medical receptionist, a pharmacist and a healthcare assistant. Each team will serve homeless people from December 23 to December 30 by giving advice, assessments, limited interventions and treatment. INSET: 'I guarantee you will learn a lot'.

Last year’s winners of the Mary Seacole award told Jenny Knight about projects they devised to improve the health of black and minority ethnic communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new apprenticeship scheme designed to widen access to nursing is allowing healthcare assistants without academic qualifications to embark on a route into nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Assistant practitioners show what a difference it makes when carers have someone to talk to, writes Jenny Knight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article profiles Matthew Baxter, a patient support assistant at the Forrester Brown trauma unit at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, England and discusses the job duties of a patient support assistant. A discussion of the role that Baxter played in creating the role of patient support assistant in the ward, and in mentoring nursing interns, is presented

Noreen Jordan is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides ophthalmic care to children. Jenny Knight reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Surgical care practitioners offer vital support to the surgical team and there is scope for them to carry out clinics and perform minor surgery, writes Jenny Knight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A healthcare assistant in the acute medical unit at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has won a learning in the workplace employee of the year award. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NHS Change Day is a good time for HCAs to demonstrate the importance of their role on the ward. Jenny Knight reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new leadership resource for students could help make senior nursing posts more inclusive, says Jenny Knight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article profiles Rhiannon Beaumont-Wood, who was appointed as the first ever director of nursing for Public Health Wales in April of 2013. A discussion of the views that Beaumont-Wood has about improving public health in Wales, the role of public health nurses in Wales and a strategic plan for public health nursing in Wales, is presented.

After more than 20 years as a healthcare assistant, Gill Sealey trained as an assistant practitioner (AP) at North Bristol NHS Trust, writes Jenny Knight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]