How do I recognise and respond to signs of burnout in myself and colleagues in the ED?
Advice on recognising burnout in yourself and others, and where to find support
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Evidence and Practice
How do I recognise and respond to signs of burnout in myself and colleagues in the ED?
Advice on recognising burnout in yourself and others, and where to find support
03 Apr 2024
Improving suicide risk screening in the emergency department
Learn about the use of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Risk Scale
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Blunt mechanism chest wall injury: initial patient assessment and acute care priorities
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Developing a major trauma course and coaching programme for ward nurses
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Reducing the burden on ambulance services and EDs: a mental health initiative
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Nitrous oxide tank cold burn to forearm: case study and discussion of the literature
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Features
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
12 Apr 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
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How to communicate the news of a sudden or unexpected death in the ED to the family
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Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
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Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries
Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment
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How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Opinion
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Sepsis guidance update: how do I need to change my practice?
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Students
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Careers
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A day in the life of an advanced clinical practitioner
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Social media recruitment: how you can turbo-charge interest in vacancies where you work
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