It’s time to start looking after nurses to boost careBehind the Rituals
Behind the Rituals
Why do you do the things you do? How much of nursing practice is based on ritual and myth and how much on sound evidence? If you have a ritual you’d like to discuss here, email nursingtimescomments@emap.com
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Should nurses be on hand to help police in dealing with mental health offenders?
Theresa May has unveiled plans for nurses to accompany police officers when they are dealing with those perceived to have a mental illness, particularly when it is likely the individual is going to be detained under the mental health act.
Does opening windows reduce infection rates?
We reported this week that the chance of infection in wards varies dramatically depending on whether nursing staff leave the windows open.
Should nurses undertake study in their own time?
Nursing is described as a profession, but terms such as “vocation” and “calling” are also used to describe the principles that attract people into nursing.
Is it safe to care for patients in 'hospital hotels'?
The government is considering the idea of ‘hospital hotels’ where elderly patients can recover from illnesses or falls.
Should patients be involved in nurses’ appraisals?
Nurses are to be asked to give feedback about the performance of their colleagues and managers, under plans to introduce 360 degree appraisals.
Should nurses accept education funding/grants from the drugs industry?
Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals in the UK received £40m in 2012 from pharmaceutical companies, figures suggest.
Should nurses treat abusive patients?
It is common to see signs throughout the NHS reminding the public that abusive behaviour towards staff is not tolerated.
Should directors of nursing have a clinical role?
Twitter users this week have been discussing whether Directors of Nursing should have a clinical role.
Does hand hygiene technique matter?
Describing care at Mid Staffordshire Hospital Julie Bailey saw posters about hand hygiene on wards but nurses did not actually wash their hands.
Will the proposal to introduce registered older people's nurses improve care?
Will the proposal to introduce registered older people’s nurses improve care? What do you think?
Should patients who take pain killers regularly worry about dependency?
Should patients who take pain killers regularly worry about dependency? What do you think?
Are safe sex messages effective in reducing STIs?
Are safe sex messages effective in reducing STIs? What do you think?
Do ward sisters spend too much time on paper work?
Do ward sisters spend too much time on paper work? What do you think?
Will the Francis report recommendation to introduce key nurses improve patient care?
Will the Francis report recommendation to introduce key nurses improve patient care? What do you think?
Does lack of compassion result from the 'draining' nature of nursing?
Does lack of compassion result from the ‘draining’ nature of nursing or is it consequence of health care policy? What do you think?
Should nurses be allowed to use social media sites at work?
Should nurses be allowed to use social media sites at work? What do you think?
What should you tell care home residents when a fellow resident dies?
What should you tell care home residents when a fellow resident dies?
Can experienced nurses learn from newly qualified colleagues?
Can experienced nurses learn from newly qualified colleagues? What do you think?
Should drug administration involve two nurses?
Should drug administration involve two nurses? What do you think?
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The Student Guide to Counselling and Psychotherapy Approaches
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Trish Morris-Thompson: 'The plan to make students work as HCAs is wrong on so many levels'
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We asked 'Do student nurses receive enough financial support?'
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How past leaders can inspire today’s leaders
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The big question: have nursing leaders responded adequately to the Francis report?
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'As learning disability student nurses we need to stand strong and united'
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'I have to be realistic, it's impossible to know everything'
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Kidney Disease From Advanced Disease to Bereavement, second edition
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David Foster: 'Nurses and midwives should suggest colleagues for honours'
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'It’s time to start looking after nurses to boost care'
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Are nurses too quick to use rapid tranquillisation?
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What lessons can be learnt from witness accounts in the Francis report?
