Learning Disability Practice
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Using visual data collection in research involving people with learning disabilities
Triangulating visual and verbal data to understand service users’ experiences
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Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion
How do pay and career progression compare, and when is the right time to step up?
Plan to close another nursing campus sparks further concern
University cites financial reasons, as RCN says we can’t afford for nurse supply to shrink
New push for legal protection of ‘nurse’ in job titles to protect patients
Bill would make it illegal for anyone to call themselves nurse unless registered with NMC
Applying for a new role? Here's how to create the perfect supporting statement
It is the first impression employers will have of you, so make sure yours stands out
Lucy Letby: medical experts claim she did not murder babies
Expert says deaths blamed on former nurse resulted from natural causes or poor medical care
Financial help: 10 sources of support for nursing staff and students
Organisations that offer hardship and educational grants, who is eligible and how to apply
Evidence and Practice
Using visual data collection in research involving people with learning disabilities
Triangulating visual and verbal data to understand service users’ experiences
Peer reflection to support learning disability nursing students during clinical...
Facilitated group peer reflection supported knowledge development and clinical decision-...
Increasing the participation of people with learning disabilities in UK elections
The nurses' role in enabling people with learning disabilities to exercise their right...
MESH programme: embedding research in learning disability nursing practice
How the Mental Health Student Hybrid Placement programme aims to improve students’ skills
Physical healthcare: exploring attitudes and confidence among learning disability nurses
Study shows a need for training in physical healthcare to address the needs of this group
Features
How I used reflective practice to improve care for people with learning disabilities
Nurses share how they have used reflection to change and improve everyday practice
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
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
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
Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries
Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment
Rare neurodevelopmental disorders: what you need to know
Getting to know the characteristics of rare disorders can improve patient care
Opinion
Remote prescribing: is it ever good practice?
Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance
We need confidence to reimagine learning disability nursing
The profession is at a crucial tipping point, but we can promote our outcome-driven value
NHS misconduct: it’s time the rules for staff and managers aligned
The proposal for a regulating body that holds managers to account is a step forward
Students
Is it ever okay to lie to protect a patient? Advice for nursing students
Our panel on whether dishonesty is ever acceptable in patient communication
Discussing death: experts’ tips on clear communication – and when to stay quiet
What to do if you don’t feel ready to broach the topic, and how to manage your own emotions
Help is at hand: apps that help you focus on learning, and maintain your well-being
Our pick of the support apps and digital tools designed to make study and placement easier
Careers
Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?
Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth
Your annual appraisal: how to prepare and what to expect
Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay
How do I refresh a clinical skill that I’ve not used in a while?
Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice