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RCN issues new guidance for sexual health nurses

A new sexual health skills framework was due to be launched this week to help sexual and reproductive health nurses to provide the most effective practice.

Nurses praised for reducing C. diff cases

Nurses have been praised by the Health Protection Agency for their part in hitting the government’s target for reducing cases of C. diff.

Good communication helps to build a therapeutic relationship

Building relationships is central to nursing work and communication skills can be improved by avoiding jargon and ensuring patients are not labelled, says Sarah Collins

Exploring how the development of a nurse-led vascular access service has benefited patients

A nurse-led service for patients needing long-term venous access has reduced waiting times and resulted in fewer complications

Sitting and pressure ulcers 1: risk factors, self-repositioning and other interventions

Exploring the risk factors for pressure ulcer development in vulnerable seated patients and interventions involving self-repositioning to minimise risk

Have nurses been freed? Exclusive survey on a year of NHS reforms

In the second part of Nursing Times’ investigation into the government’s NHS Next Stage Review one year on from its publication, nurses give their opinions on its impact and progress. Steve Ford reports