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Bank nurse could see their NHS pensions dwindle under planned changes at three NHS hospital trusts Picture: iStock

Three trusts want to move bank nurses to an agency, slashing employer pension contributions

News
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Nurses speak of concerns about levels of personal protection equipment used when administering chemotherapy drugs  Picture: iStock

Are employers doing enough to protect staff who handle chemotherapy medicines?

Analysis
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Relocation package would be ‘on a par with the expenses available to resident doctors’ Picture: iStock

RCN also suggests a student loan forgiveness scheme and other strategies to retain new nurses

News
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Health visitors at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in south Wales are striking in protest over the board’s refusal to recognise a change in role banding Picture: Unite union Facebook 

Community nurses are fighting for their high-level practice to be rebanded at band 7

Analysis
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s London headquarters: the nursing regulator is under fire from its own watchdog Picture: Barney Newman

Questions asked as report shows regulator failing to meet standards

News
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Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar were killed in June 2023 Picture: Nottinghamshire Police

Trust has dismissed 11 staff members for inappropriately accessing medical records

News

Evidence and Practice

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Enhancing nurses’ understanding of the effects patients can experience after radiotherapy

Enhancing nurses’ understanding of the effects patients can experience after radiotherapy

CPD articles
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Importance of early introduction, clear communication, accessibility and a holistic ap

Clinical
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Nail toxicities associated with systemic anticancer therapy

Strategies nurses can use to support prevention, assessment and treatment of nail toxicitie

Clinical
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Virtual nurse-led clinic for women after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant

A service evaluation of patient satisfaction with the clinic and whether it

Clinical
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Health, self-management and quality of life after active treatment for breast cancer: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Nurses should offer support to self-manage tailored to patients’ health status, needs and p

Clinical
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Public health campaigns to raise awareness and encourage help-seeking for symptoms of colorectal cancer

How early diagnosis could be supported by campaigns to recognise signs of bowel cancer

Clinical

Features

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 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not

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Bad manager

Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadershi

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A nurse in scrubs is frowning and hunching her shoulders in a sign of distress

Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues

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Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

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Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration

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An illustration showing a smiling nurse in uniform standing in front of a crowd, represented by several sets of hands raised high and clapping

Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience

Opinion

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A bowel cancer nurse specialist discusses options with a smiling patient

The National Cancer Plan for England aims to transform cancer care

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A nursing associate in training cares for a patient in a hospital bed

Fast-track programme for nursing associates is on the way. We ask readers what they think

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The first patient to undergo a bone marrow transplant at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, received the bone marrow cells on 1 March 1983
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The inspirational people who helped shape a blood and marrow transplant programme

Students

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Nurse job interviews: young woman projects positivity as she shakes hands with one of two interview panellists viewed from behind  2. Nurse job interviews: two interview

Tips to help you stand out (in a good way) in front of a recruitment panel 

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Nursing literature reviews: nursing student working on her laptop in a library

Practical tips on choosing databases, setting search parameters and managing references

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A person wearing disposable gloves provides stoma care to a patient

What you’ll need to know as a nurse, and how to develop confidence in stoma care

Careers

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Air ambulance nurse: what happens when the emergency is over?

My role helping patients and families navigate the aftermath of a traumatic incident

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Moving from a band 7 to band 8 role may require a shift towards leading on policy and strategy or transformation Picture: iStock

Tips on getting your timing right and accessing career support to achieve your ambition

Jobs