The latest from day 3 of RCN Congress

All the latest from RCN Congress 2019, as it happens

Juliet Phillips debunks the myth that children pick up head lice because they have dirty hair

Respiratory nurse Sonia Greenwood on why asthma should not be a barrier to exercise

Tracy Lees gives tips for advising patients who do not want to get the flu jab due to a belief that it causes the flu.

Jeremy Hunt has been appointed foreign secretary, with digital, culture, media and sport secretary Matt Hancock named as his successor as health secretary. 

What makes you a Ninja Nurse? Profile: Katy Smyth Role: Practice nurse Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire Queen’s Nurse Member of RCN General Practice Nursing Forum steering committee Specialties: Chronic disease management Diabetes Respiratory disease Degrees: BSc nursing studies Postgraduate diploma community nursing specialist practitioner general practice nursing Postgraduate certificate practice teacher MSc practice enhancement general…
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Topical steroids are the most frequency prescribed dermatology drugs and have been used to treat inflammatory skin conditions for 60 years. Yet many patients, parents, carers, and even some healthcare professionals express serious concern when topical steroids are advised.

Nurses could get a pay rise of 6.5% over three years, but only if they give up one day of holiday in return.

We must dispel the myths about district nursing that are putting young graduates off this great career path.