Nursing in Practice Spring 2023 | Página 3

Nursing in Practice | Spring 2023 | 3
CONTENTS

Spring 2023

NEWS
4 More than one in five NHS nurses looking to quit , survey finds Increased feelings of pessimism and frustration are taking their toll
5 Advanced nurse practitioner role now part of ARRS scheme The change is part of the new GP contract for 2023 / 24
6 Cover feature : The scheme shaking up nursing How are the new PCN roles impacting nurses in general practice ?
10 Tough at the top Sheilabye Sobrany talks to Nursing in Practice about a challenging start as RCN president , as well as her plans and hopes for her tenure
VIEWS
12 Editorial Nursing must remain at the centre of the PCN workforce
14 Marilyn Eveleigh Nursing strikes have exposed anomalies across the NHS
16 ‘ Never trust a skinny chef ’ An epiphany during the pandemic made Paul Watson embark on a fitness drive whose motivation was professional as well as personal
PROFESSIONAL
18 Meet the Practice Nurse of the Year Janette Morgan describes why choosing to switch to general practice nursing was one of the best decisions she ’ s ever made
20 Multidisciplinary teamwork A complex care team discusses communication and collaboration
22 Interview The ICB Chief Nurse Network chair on nurses ’ voice in ICBs
24 My day Working as a registered nursing associate
CLINICAL
26 Immunisation proposals and measures affecting children 1.5 CPD hours Examining plans to amend the UK ’ s child immunisation schedule
30 Research update Heavy menstrual bleeding , and continuity in remote care
32 Mental health The importance of managing anxiety and depression in COPD
36 Child health Diagnosis and management of cow ’ s milk protein allergy
40 Sexual health How to recognise symptoms of syphilis , and the treatment options available
42 Quick quiz Do you know the options when an obese patient wants help to lose weight ?
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