RCNi :: Nursing Standard

Is it cheating if I use AI for a nursing assignment? We look at how nursing students can use AI during their degree – and the potential pitfalls to be aware of.

Have you ever felt unsafe driving home from a tiring shift? Nurse leaders and a road safety charity express concerns about nurses driving home after long shifts after a straw poll revealed that 51% had had a near miss.

Do you remember what made you want to become a nurse? On the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, three nurses talk about why they went into the profession and how they maintain their enthusiasm for work. 🎧Listen here > https://lnkd.in/eSnHkJMW

Tattoos and piercings: are nurse uniform rules finally easing? Some NHS trusts say restrictions maintain the image of the profession – but others are relaxing uniform policies to allow false eyelashes, tattoos and coloured hair. Read more here >

Saying no: how do I stop being a people pleaser as a nurse?

Have you thought about making the transition from NHS nurse to lecturer? Find out more about the challenges and the skill and support you’ll need.

I’ve been Datixed: could a report harm my nursing career? We look at the potential consequences of being ‘Datixed’ for nurses and ways to avoid the system being used inappropriately.

Senior nurse suspended after leaving multiple bank shifts early A ward manager has been suspended from the UK register after repeatedly leaving early on bank shifts she had been paid to cover. https://lnkd.in/eQJzpdRH

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