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The BJN inform newsletter (30th April 2025)
Welcome to the April 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, refresh your knowledge on malignant melanoma in our latest clinical article, learn more about the different forms of leadership in the first instalment of the new Transforming Nursing series, and read up on career progression and CPD options for nursing associates.
But first, a quick reminder that the second episode from the second season of Let’s Talk Nursing is now available on your preferred platform for podcasts.
Let's Talk Nursing with Katie Loader
In this person-centred care episode, Katie Loader, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, discusses emotional unstable personality disorder (EUPD), nurse attitudes towards the condition and delivering principles of person-centred care.
You can also listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Malignant melanoma
Malignant melanoma arises from the malignant transformation of melanocytes in a pigmented skin area. All age groups can be affected and a substantial increase in cases has been seen in recent years, Margaret Perry, Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner, explains.
Transforming nursing: A series on nursing leadership – Introduction
Leadership in nursing has a substantial impact on patient care and the wellbeing of healthcare workers. Through real-life examples and case studies, this new seven-part series aims to provide insights into how effective leadership strategies can enhance professional growth, improve patient outcomes, and build a more muscular healthcare system. In the first article, Brian Webster and Geoffrey Walker OBE, review various leadership styles and discuss their potential effects on practice.
Note: This is free to access, only for May!
Registered nursing associate – What’s next?
Nursing associates (NAs) have been registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council since 2019 and become part of the nursing family across all four fields, with currently over 10 000 registered NAs. While the NHS Long Term Plan set out ambitions to significantly increase the number of NAs in the UK, career progression and CPD options for nursing associates have not yet been researched and no frameworks to support these have been produced. Laura Smith, Nursing Associate, explains why this needs to be addressed and shares some practical suggestions based on her experience.
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