This is not about more responsibility, but recognition, and it will bring real change
Opinion
Fast-track programme for nursing associates is on the way. We ask readers what they think
Meal planning and prep to boost your nutrition on demanding shifts
Comment
The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for
An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post
4 ways to fix the issue – but ministers, the NHS and our profession must pull together
The blurring of roles between nursing associates and nurses can be detrimental to both
Staff can now transfer their completed training when they move to a new job
Expert advice
Meal planning and prep to boost your nutrition on demanding shifts
You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too
Facing redundancy can be disconcerting, and for NHS nursing staff it comes with critical pension considerations. If you are an active member in the NHS Pension Scheme on the date...
Your role in the process, whether testifying for a colleague, employer or in your own case
Opting out of NHS pension if money is tight is turning your back on future income
Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control
Editorial
Supporting your team can boost well-being and adaptability
To create an open and safe working environment, managers also need to take care of themselves
Consider your role and responsibilities in achieving sustainable healthcare and take action
An opportunity to celebrate excellence among the nurses in your team
Health and social care leaders need to ensure the right resources and support are in place
Managers can help nurses in their development and boost mental well-being and patient care
Your views
Fast-track programme for nursing associates is on the way. We ask readers what they think
Can staff be kept safe in a way that doesn’t undermine workplace equality?
Case of one nurse’s NMC suspension raises issue of working beyond your contracted hours
Some argue staying up to date requires more than an hour of CPD a month
Without such boundaries, public trust in the nursing profession would be compromised
Hero image puts pressure on nurses to neglect their well-being and work to excess
Reviews
Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Snowball in a Blizzard: The Tricky Problem of Uncertainty in Medicine
Principle lecturer Kay Norman reviews Transitions to Practice: Essential Concepts for Health and Social Care Practitioners
Professional development and revalidation lead nurse Carolyn Middleton reviews Revalidation: A Journey for Nurses and Midwives
Patient experience and quality manager Eleanor Sherwen reviews Nurses and Nursing: The Person and the Profession
This book offers useful advice easily transferrable to nursing management settings
