Nursing In Practice

One in two nursing associates feel that a lack of acceptance from colleagues is the biggest challenge to introducing the role within the NHS.
One in three felt their progress had been hindered by colleagues' lack of understanding of the role.
More results from HEE's report here: https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/one -two-nursing-associa…

The RCN has announced that an emergency general meeting will be held in September, after an online petition by members received the required 1,000 signatures.
EGM will discuss the College's dissemination of information on the NHS pay deal in England.
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/rcn -hold-egm-september-…

With healthcare assistants becoming more present in GP surgeries, delegation of tasks from practice nurse to HCA is likely to increase. Marilyn Eveleigh offers some useful pointers in delegating safely to HCAs
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/saf e-delegation-techniq…

Exciting opportunity for Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Yorkshire! Earn fantastic rates and most surgeries can even tailor shifts to suit your availability and keep a good work/home life balance! Apply now: https://goo.gl/knXwov

Health secretary Matt Hancock has claimed that GP practices need to 'change the culture' of how they operate, suggesting that increasing the number of practice nurses will help address the shortfall in GPs
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/way -gp-practices-work-%…

How to consult and treat patients with pruritus https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/pru ritus-diagnosis-and-…

Nursing and midwifery had the highest vacancy rates across all NHS staff groups in the first quarter of 2018, according to new data from NHS Digital
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/nur sing-and-midwifery-h…

The NMC has reported an increase in the number of non-EU nurses joining the register. It follows changes to their registration processes, making it easier and quicker for non-EU nurses to join
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/mor e-nurses-outside-eu-…

A group of RCN members have started an online petition, calling for a vote of no confidence in the current leadership and requesting that they stand down
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/rcn -members-call-vote-n…

RCN chief executive Janet Davies has apologised to members over the union's communication of the NHS pay deal during the consultation.
It follows many nurses finding a smaller pay increase than expected in their July pay packets
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/rcn -chief-executive-apo…

The Government has announced that GP practices will receive an extra 1% pay uplift for GP remuneration and practice staff expenses, which will allow practices to 'increase the pay of practice staff', including practice nurses
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/gp- practices-receive-2-…

The chief executive of Health Education England has said that around 40% of the first cohort of nursing associates will go on to train as registered nurses
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/40- nursing-associates-w…

Care led by practice nurses is at least as good as care led by GPs, and in many cases is superior, according to a new review comparing the two
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/pra ctice-nurse-led-care…

We caught up with Jennie Smith, Engagement and Support Manager, from the Patient Online team at NHS England at our recent Birmingham event to find out why it's so important for nurses to get out and attend live learning events: "Nurses can be a driving force for change..."
We believe our events are a great opportunity for dedicated, passionate nurses to come together and share best practice and learning with like-minded healthcare professionals.
Book a free ticket to your local event today and join us this Autumn: http://www.nursinginpractice-events.co.uk /register-here/

'Always keep your insulin in your carry-on bag as it will freeze in the hold'. Are your diabetes patients travel-ready? Read our latest article from Dan Howarth of Diabetes UK here: https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/adv ice-people-diabetes-…

Latest data from an audit funded by NHS England has found that one in seven appointments with a practice nurse are 'potentially avoidable'.
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/one -seven-practice-nurs…

Researchers have advised against switching to sulfonylurea monotherapy in patients with type 2 diabetes, due to an increased risk of cardiovascular complications
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/%E2 %80%98continue-metfo…

The HPV vaccination programme is set to be extended to boys, after the JCVI made the recommendation to the Government at their latest committee meeting.
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/hpv -vaccination-program…

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Patients with CKD are at higher risk of heart failure and other complications that could see them hospitalised, leading researchers to conclude that there is scope for better preventive care in primary care and the community
https://www.nursinginpractice.com/…/imp rove-preventive-care…

never in any other profession do you or will you ever see such dedication to the love of life for others as you see in nursing.



thank a nurse the next time you see one , just thank them for all they do ...



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The 'Nursing in Practice' allows a platform for the work carried out by nurses to be recognised. It also provides the motivation to ensure that the duty of care, is always in the best interest of both the patient and the NHS!

Really enjoyed another NIP conference. Highly recommend!

Nip Birmingham NEC yesterday was brilliant, thank you for boosting my knowledge and enthusiasm for the job again.. Highly recommended! �

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