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The BJN inform newsletter (31st October 2024)
Welcome to the October issue of the BJN inform newsletter – your go-to resource for the latest articles on all things nursing.
New to the platform? BJN inform is a mentor-in-your pocket digital resources for nurses, nurse associates and nursing students, providing you with easy-access articles on topics across clinical areas, person-centred care, career and nurse wellbeing.
In this issue of the newsletter, take a deep dive into environmental sustainability and the nurse’s role in upholding sustainable practice in our latest podcast episode, learn about the symptoms and treatment pathways for squamous cell carcinoma, discover how the latest digital technologies are being integrated into nursing and more.
Environmental sustainability: the nurse's role
Since the launch of Let’s Talk Nursing, we have released three podcast episodes on topics across person-centred care, nurse wellbeing, and career development. In the latest My Career episode, Melanie Maddison – lecturer and sustainability lead at King’s College London – joins as a guest to discuss the environmental impacts of healthcare and what actions nurses can take to mitigate these.
Tune in to hear Melanie's three key actions for nurses when it comes to integrating sustainability into everyday life and nursing practice. At the end of the episode, Melanie shares her advice around communicating with colleagues about unsustainable practices and speaking to patients about the impact of the environment on health.
You can also listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Squamous cell carcinoma
In this clinical conditions article by Margaret Perry, Locum advanced nurse practitioner, learn about the second most common type of skin cancer. In the article, Margaret outlines common symptoms associated with squamous cell carcinoma, its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment pathways.
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Digital practice in nursing: artificial intelligence, electronic health records and mobile applications
Nursing is at the forefront of a profound digital transformation within healthcare. In this article, Amany Sadat, lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Salford, outlines the main emerging digital technologies and their role in healthcare and nursing. In this article, explore how artificial intelligence can be integrated in your practice, take a closer look at the newest health-related mobile applications and discover the challenges associated with integrating new technologies. Give the article a read for a comprehensive overview of all-things healthcare technology.
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Neurological observations
In this updated clinical article, Barry Hill (professor of Nursing and head of School for Nursing and Midwifery, Buckinghamshire New University) outlines how to conduct neurological observations in nursing practice. The article provides an overview of the key areas of assessment, and takes the reader through the step-by-step instructions of a neurological observation.
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