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Thinking of stopping your NHS pension? Here’s why you shouldn’t
The benefits of the NHS pension and why it is such good value for nurses
17 May 2024
National nurses’ uniform to make its debut at NHS trust
Nurses in Derbyshire will be the first to wear the uniform, which comes in various colours
16 May 2024
Frailty in people living with cancer: what you need to know
Frailty affects half of all older people living with cancer and nurses’ awareness is vital
15 May 2024
Court order blocking access to Letby trial article defies open justice, MP tells Commons
Ex-minister criticises court order stopping UK online access to article on killer’s trial
14 May 2024
Nursing levels: update on what counts as advanced practice
New definitions in professional framework aim to end ‘ambiguity’ that can limit careers
14 May 2024
Juggling workload and student supervision: how to find time for both
Three nurses’ tips for supporting students on placement in a busy workplace
13 May 2024
Evidence and Practice
Cancer genomics: assessing nurses’ knowledge, confidence and training needs
Nurses need to know how to order genomic tests and communicate with specialist genetic teams
30 Apr 2024
Challenges and opportunities for cancer nurses implementing digital health technologies
Benefits of digital health technologies continue to emerge but inequalities may need to be...
24 Apr 2024
Supporting patients who undergo genomic testing for Lynch syndrome
Nurses need an understanding of genomics, which is being embedded in diagnostic cancer...
28 Mar 2024
Systemic anticancer therapy service redesign
A project is addressing demand for SACT and testing changes such as outreach service delivery
19 Mar 2024
Patient concerns after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an evaluation
Importance of holistic assessment of needs post-HSCT and a care plan promoting recovery
14 Feb 2024
Do we need personalised cancer care in primary care?
By focusing on what matters to patients, personalised care can provide more choice
25 Jan 2024
Features
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
01 Mar 2024
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
27 Feb 2024
Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries
Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment
09 Feb 2024
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
12 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
05 Mar 2024
Opinion
Patient choice versus harm prevention: where do you strike the balance?
Shared decision-making means providing information that allows informed consent
17 May 2024
DNACPR tragedy will prey on the consciences of nurses involved, but they are all of us
Patient’s death tells us what we already know, but will it change anything?
14 May 2024
What are High Intensity Theatre lists and what role do nurses play in them?
So-called ‘HIT’ lists are an innovative way to tackle surgical backlogs
07 May 2024
Students
Care innovations: how to spark ideas on placement and influence change in practice
Hospital-based projects are a chance to gather evidence, present a case and improve care
28 Feb 2024
Settling in as an international nursing student: tips and support
The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation
15 May 2024
Leading change as a nursing student: how to develop an innovation
Award winner explains how she co-produced a relevant, helpful resource with patients
06 Dec 2023
Careers
I’m newly qualified and autistic – here’s how I navigate the challenges of my role
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
25 Apr 2024
Work-life balance: what I’ve gained in an occupational health role
It can offer more flexibility than ward or community jobs. Find out what’s involved
18 Apr 2024
From NHS nurse to lecturer: making the transition to education
What I’ve learned moving from an NHS role to academia, and the skills you need
11 Apr 2024