Siri Wiig & I have talked a lot in the years about how systems know when they're operating at or beyond the boundary of acceptable performance. This new OA commentary explores how currently untapped data from patients & families might help. Short🧵 mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/1…

(1/x) A cardiac arrest patient is the most unstable patient in your hospital - they just died (temporarily)! They are at very high risk of dying (again) until you know what exactly is going on. Here are my 10 top tips to preventing your temporarily deceased patient from

Why are so many newly registered nurses struggling to find jobs? Despite sky-high nurse vacancy levels, a surprising proportion of new registrants are struggling to find jobs. We take a look at what the reasons might be: rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Morning RCN Activists 🌞 The Voting Volunteers are a rapidly growing community working together to get out the vote on NHS England pay A Union that works together is one that wins🔥 Can you recruit a new volunteer at work? Be the change: rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting-v… #OurPayOurSay

Do you need more information about the NHS pay award in England before taking part in our consultation? If you're working alongside your studies, you may be eligible to vote. Our FAQs have all the details you need to get informed and have your say: bit.ly/3SLFKn5

Are you a Nursing Associate or Trainee Nursing Associate being asked to work beyond your scope by your employer? Are you being asked to do more then you are comfortable doing/paid to do? Trusted journalist looking to speak, will protect sources. #journorequests WeNursingAssociates 💙

healthservice360.co.uk/ecc_24/ Were proud to be collaborating again this year with Brian Dolan OBE, RMN, RGN and Lynda Holt to deliver #makingspace Grab your tickets asap so you don’t miss out.

Just a reminder (reflection of my DMs this week) Work should NOT ⚠️Make you cry on a regular basis ⚠️Make you live in fear of going there ⚠️Make you lose sleep at night ⚠️Make you feel suicidal If these things are happening often, you are probably in a toxic workplace.

How confident are you with research terms? Learn more about methodology & terminology in nurse research. This article is aimed at students but a great refresher for every nurse ➡️rcni.com/nursing-standa… (Thanks to Dr Liz Charalambous RN 💙 for explaining it so clearly)

Good morning Nurses! 🔆 Today is your chance to have your say on your pay! 🫵 No one else has the right to choose for you! You must have your say! 🗣️ Is 5.5% enough? You decide! Vote now 🗳️ rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/England-… A high turnout is a show of strength 💪 #OurPayOurSay

How has the nursing uniform developed over time? And what do the changes say about the nursing identity and the role itself? New Nursing Standard with the brilliant Jane Brooks, Janet Hargreaves and Sarah Rogers. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nursing pay: are you being paid what you deserve? A visual guide to acting-up pay, rebanding and pay justice, including how to request a job re-evaluation or review of banding rcni.com/nursing-standa…

I used to regularly clock 20,000 *per shift* 3 or 4 times a week Decent footwear is a must. Change insoles on a regular basis (every 6 months or so) I also recommend below knee compression socks