Power to gain knowledge

Caroline Bradbury-Jones

Compensation for the cuts

Teri Harman

When a sense of duty calls

Sarah Wray

Notice-board

Award gives me authority

Donna Barleycorn, Susan Tokley

Leadership skills have boosted my confidence

Susan Tokley

Dementia

Claire Temple

Taking a patient history: the role of the nurse

Tonks Fawcett, Sarah Rhynas

Management of minor burns in the emergency department

Gabby Rowley-Conwy

Debridement of diabetic foot wounds

Samantha Haycocks, Paul Chadwick

An online training resource for clinical supervision

Karen McColgan, Catherine Rice

Tinnitus support services need robust quality standards

Paul Breckell, David Stockdale

Contributions to research on medical tourism sought

Orla Mulrooney

Highlighting the good and bad is important for mentorship

Helen Evans

Disciplinaries relating to poor conduct need independent input

Carolyn Scotton

Fewer students will inevitably lead to less individual care

George Cowley

Adviser on public health nursing will have her work cut out

Bashyr Aziz

‘Confessions’ programme brings nursing into disrepute

Ian Morrall

TV documentary is heartfelt and inspirational viewing

Ruth Cartwright

Smoking with a patient sends out the wrong message

Julia Hodierne

Fly-on-the-wall TV series shows the public how ward life really is

Bridget Ryan

Fibromyalgia

Greta McGough

The Psychology of Spirituality – An Introduction

Peter Hall

Theory for Midwifery Practice – Second edition

Jen Leamon

A Nurse’s Survival Guide to Mentoring

Judith Palfreyman

Be vigilant

Fat fighters

Advanced solutions

Denise Chaffer

In it together

Rosemary Cook urges all nurses to see the benefits of healthcare technology

Reflections

The best of the week’s health-related TV and radio

Margaret Paul

Webwise

Greta McGough

Fundamental care skills are just as crucial on specialist wards

Deborah Easby

Starting out - Fundamental care skills are just as crucial on specialist wards

Deborah Easby

Readers panel - A limit on future salaries

Paul Jebb, Steve Flatt, Jane Brown, Jane Scullion

Voices - Rosemary Cook urges all nurses to see the benefits of healthcare technology

Rosemary Cook

Breaking the fast

Jackie Cosh

A powerful legacy

Rosemary Cook

Assistance with toileting

Erin Dean

Dignity in toileting

Erin Dean

Early intervention could reduce suicide numbers in teenagers who self-harm

Population study reveals link between obesity and degenerative disc disease

Alcohol-related deaths rise among older men, but remain low for the under-35s

US study suggests men may be more prone to mild memory loss than women

Frying is as healthy as other cooking methods if the right oil is used

Population growth and funding cuts push services to their limit

Tamsin Snow

Political notebook 15.02.12

All healthcare organisations will be subject to an annual inspection

World in brief

Nurses are in denial about poor care, warns ex-Mid Staffs chair

Jennifer Sprinks

College project to examine attitudes and professionalism

Nurses should retain half of seats on new-look council

Three-month NMC review aims to give regulator a fresh start

Petra Kendall-Raynor

Sisters asked to inspect name badges and uniforms

Family members prevented from helping at mealtimes

News in brief

Two thirds of school nurses believe their career is in jeopardy

Trust managers surveyed on local labour markets

Diabetes campaigner honoured for work

Lords hailed for insisting mental and physical health are on a par

Christian Duffin

Nursing voice absent from debate

Unite warns of action following pension vote

Trust says online training scheme will save £800,000

Prospective nursing students tested for emotional intelligence

Petra Kendall-Raynor

Registrant opinion is key to regulator reform

Graham Scott