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BJN inform provides nurses with practical, accessible information to support them in caring for their patients and themselves.

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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Catch up on all three now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube Music, or directly on the BJN inform website: www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nu...
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Let's Talk Nursing Podcast – BJN Inform
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Domestic Abuse and the Nursing Workforce: Dr Alison Gregory, discusses why nurses face increased risk of domestic abuse, why it's often hidden, and the role colleagues can play in recognising and responding when someone discloses to them. www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nu...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Reflective Practice in Nursing: Helen Ayo-Ajayi, Hannah Pearce, Amy Pile and Sunny Daby, all of Buckinghamshire New University, take an honest look at what reflective practice means in practice, and why it matters for professional standards. www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nu...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Transition to Practice: Tracy Cartwright and Daniel Hodgkins, both of Buckinghamshire New University, explore what the shift from student to registered nurse really looks like once you're on the ward. www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nu...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our editor, @carolinevoogd.bsky.social, has been joined by expert guests in season 3 to dig into some of the realities of nursing practice and professional life. See thread. 👇 #LetsTalkNursing #NursingPodcast #NursingCPD #NursingPractice #ReflectivePractice #DomesticAbuse
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Awareness matters, but real change comes from what we do next. For nurses, that means being equipped to act: with patients, with colleagues, and with yourself.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Mental health first aid: www.bjninform.com/my-career/me...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Supporting mental health needs in the nursing workforce: www.bjninform.com/my-wellbeing...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Working with people who hear voices: www.bjninform.com/person-centr...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
How to administer basic mental health first response: www.bjninform.com/clinical-a-z...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and we have a collection of articles to support you this week and beyond. 👇 Small actions add up. Start with the right knowledge. #NursingWellbeing #CPD #BJNinform
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The episode examines how reflective practice shapes clinical decision-making and patient safety, as well as its role in supporting nurses through the emotional demands of the role.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Leadership and team culture How organisations and senior staff can create the conditions for honest, psychologically safe reflection, and why that matters for the whole team. Impact on practice and wellbeing.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Reflective models and approaches A practical look at commonly used frameworks and how structured reflection can support learning without becoming an additional burden on already stretched practitioners.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The conversation covers what reflective practice involves, how to approach it practically, and why it remains central to professional standards.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Listen here: www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nu... Or on your podcast platform of choice.
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Season 3 Episode 2: Reflective practice in nursing – BJN Inform
In this episode we explore reflective practice in nursing: what it is, why it matters, and how it can shape both professional development and the quality of patient care.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Helen Ayo-Ajayi, Hannah Dunn, Amy Pile, and Sunny Daby join Let's Talk Nursing to discuss reflective practice in nursing. Listen now on BJN inform, link. 👇 #BJNinform #LetsTalkNursing #ReflectivePractice #NursingCPD #NMCRevalidation #ProfessionalDevelopment
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🔗 Acute stress and frontline healthcare providers: www.bjninform.com/my-wellbeing... 🔗 Strategies for managing work-related stress: www.bjninform.com/my-wellbeing... 🔗 Stress, resilience, coping: www.bjninform.com/my-wellbeing...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🔗 Maintaining a healthy work-life balance: www.bjninform.com/my-wellbeing... 🔗 Resilience in the workplace: www.bjninform.com/my-wellbeing... 🔗 Managing stress and burnout: www.bjninform.com/my-wellbeing...
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
For nurses, that is easier said than done. The demands of the role can make it difficult to recognise when stress is building, let alone act on it. Register on BJN inform to access five articles free of charge. If you have a personal or institutional subscription, log in!
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
As part of #StressAwarenessMonth, BJN inform has brought together a collection of articles to support nurses. 👇 This year's theme, #BeTheChange, puts the focus on personal agency and the steps we can take to protect our own wellbeing. #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #Resilience
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Career pathway: A specialist and clinically demanding role that builds advanced skills in communication, decision-making, and research delivery, and can be a stepping stone to independent research.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Patient relationships: Clinical research nurses often accompany patients from diagnosis through to survivorship or relapse, acting as a consistent point of contact and advocate throughout.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The role: Coordinating complex care pathways, screening and consenting patients, managing treatment side effects, and ensuring trials are delivered to protocol across all four phases of clinical research.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Clinical research nurses play a central but often underrecognised role in delivering cancer clinical trials, supporting patients through some of the most complex decisions of their lives. www.bjninform.com/my-career/th... #ClinicalResearch #CancerNursing #NursingCareers #CPD
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Nursing role: Assessment before and during treatment, patient education, monitoring for complications, and timely escalation.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Key considerations: Correct dressing selection, seal integrity, pressure settings, and recognising when therapy should be discontinued.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Indications: Chronic wounds, surgical wounds, trauma, and dehisced wounds where a moist, sealed environment supports healing.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Isabel Bruno shares what nurses need to know to use NPWT confidently in practice: www.bjninform.com/clinical-a-z...
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Negative pressure wound therapy – BJN Inform
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also called vacuum-assisted closure, promotes wound healing by encouraging granulation tissue formation, reducing oedema, increasing local perfusion, removing exudate, approximating wound edges, and protecting the wound from contamination.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Negative pressure wound therapy is widely used in wound management, but applying it safely requires a clear understanding of indications, contraindications, and ongoing assessment. Read the full guide on BJN inform. Link in the thread. #BJNinform #WoundCare #NursingPractice #CPD
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
🎯 Lynzee McShea explores how nurses can support detection, assessment, and management of hearing loss in this population. 📘 Read the full article. Link in thread. #BJNinform #HearingLoss #LearningDisabilities #NursingPractice #InclusiveCare #CPD
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🎯 Peter Ellis and Hannah Ellis explore how nurses can understand the ethical, legal and professional dimensions of accountability in everyday care. 📘 Read the full article, link in thread. #BJNinform #NursingEthics #Accountability #PatientSafety
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🎯 Dr Oladapo Akinlotan explores how structured succession planning can support leadership development and strengthen the future of nursing practice. 📘 Read the full article. Link in thread. #NursingLeadership #WorkforceDevelopment #SuccessionPlanning #NursingPractice
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🎙️ New episode of Let's Talk Nursing: Tracy Cartwright & Daniel Hodgkins join Caroline Voogd to discuss what the transition from student to registered nurse really looks like in practice. Listen here 👉 www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nursing-podcast/season-3-episode-1-transition-to-practice/
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🎈 Play is a powerful tool in helping children cope with medical procedures. Katherine Drape and Sarah Greenshields explore the role of play and distraction techniques in healthcare. 📘 Read the full article. Link in thread. #PaediatricCare #PlayTherapy #DistractionTechniques
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🩺 Margaret Perry, locum advanced nurse practitioner, explores how nurses can prevent illness, manage symptoms, and support families while promoting vaccination. 📘 Read the full article for practical guidance. Link in thread. #PaediatricCare #Rotavirus #Vaccination #NursingPractice
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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Sustainable use of medicines – BJN Inform
Human activity is a leading contributor of climate change. Recognising this urgent issue, 196 parties signed the Paris Agreement in 2015, pledging
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🌍 Athina Karavasopoulou and Sara Stevenson-Baker explore how nurses can support the sustainable use of medicines while maintaining safe, effective and person-centred care. 📘 Read the full article, link in comments. #SustainableHealthcare #MedicinesOptimisation #CPD
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
🌬️ Gillian Morris and Brian Webster explore how nurses can support health promotion for respiratory diseases through lifestyle interventions and person-centred care. 📘 Read more, link in thread. #RespiratoryHealth #HealthPromotion #NursingPractice #ChronicDisease #Asthma
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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Doppler assessment – BJN Inform
Doppler is a non-invasive method of assessing a patient’s vascular status. It is used to measure a patient’s ankle or toe brachial pressure index to determine the presence of arterial disease.
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
🎯 Doppler assessment: Isabel Bruno explores how Doppler assessment supports accurate leg ulcer evaluation and informs safe use of compression therapy. 📘 Read the full article. Link in thread. #WoundCare #LegUlcers #TissueViability #VascularAssessment #NursingPractice
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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BJN inform @bjninform.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
🎯 Elizabeth A. Curtis, Jan De Vries and Fintan K. Sheerin explore the core factors that underpin leadership in nursing, from key theories and traits to the role of education in developing future leaders. 📘Read more, link in thread. #NursingLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment
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