Your next pay rise: find out what to expect from NHS negotiations
As the cost of living soars, we guide you though the next steps in the 2022-23 pay deal
18 Mar 2022
Analysis
Wearing religious emblems: your right to choose or your employer’s right to regulate?
When a cross, hijab or kara may be allowed under uniform policy – and when they might not
07 Mar 2022
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Do you dream of handing in your notice to the NHS – and what would persuade you to stay?
Employers need to listen to nurses to understand why they are leaving in large numbers
04 Mar 2022
Frightened to phone in sick? You’re not alone, survey finds
Presenteeism and how ill health doesn’t feel like a good enough reason to stay off work
11 Feb 2022
Advice on how to identify symptoms and diagnose serious infectious illness in children
Paediatric early warning score could help to identify children at risk of serious illness
25 Jan 2022
Steep rise in NHS staff absence: do you feel under pressure to fill the gaps?
Find out about your rights to time off as your work life hits new levels of stress
17 Jan 2022
Are you a disordered eater? How being a nurse could be putting you at risk
Protected mealtimes are helpful to patients, so maybe it’s time you had them too
14 Jan 2022
Presents from patients: when is accepting a Christmas gift not allowed?
Patients may want to show appreciation, but there are rules about gifts to staff
20 Dec 2021
Young people with cancer: how nurses can offer psychological support
Cancer diagnosis can be hard for young people who need high-quality nursing support
17 Dec 2021
Trauma-informed care: why it should be part of every nurse’s practice
One in three adults has experienced trauma, which can affect mental and physical health
10 Dec 2021
How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the world
03 Dec 2021
Button batteries, plastic toys and coins: treating children who ingest foreign bodies
More children and teenagers are attending EDs due to ingested foreign objects
18 Nov 2021
RSV cases are already high – are you prepared for a possible winter surge?
How to manage symptoms and risk of seasonal lower respiratory tract infections in children
17 Sep 2021
Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
13 Sep 2021
Sepsis in children: how to spot the signs and take immediate action
Children often present with atypical symptoms, delaying treatment
13 Sep 2021
Health visitor diaries: harrowing disclosures and safeguarding
Two health visitors share their accounts of a challenging and rewarding day
01 Sep 2021
How to survive night shifts: advice on protecting your health and well-being
Sleep expert Steven Lockley’s tips to help you establish good routines around night shifts
31 Aug 2021
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
16 Aug 2021