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Nicola Ranger, RCN general secretary and chief executive

This is not about more responsibility, but recognition, and it will bring real change

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Advice for new nurses: illustration of a nurse smiling, with question marks and medical equipment in speech bubbles above her head

The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for

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Advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

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Newly registered nurses are unemployed and demoralised: young woman holds up a sign reading ‘need a job’

4 ways to fix the issue – but ministers, the NHS and our profession must pull together

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Differentiation of nursing roles: a nursing associate with a patient

The blurring of roles between nursing associates and nurses can be detrimental to both

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Repeating mandatory NHS training: a nurse rests her head on the desk as if she has fallen asleep in a training session

Staff can now transfer their completed training when they move to a new job

Expert advice

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Nurse and MasterChef finalist Sarah Danesin

Meal planning and prep to boost your nutrition on demanding shifts

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NHS pension opt-out and buy-back: two jars of money side by side, one nearly empty, one almost full

You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too

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NHS pension advice: close-up of cash note with the word PENSION emblazoned on it

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...

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Nurse witness at employment tribunal: woman viewed from behind faces three panellists in official surroundings

Your role in the process, whether testifying for a colleague, employer or in your own case

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NHS pension opt-out: nurse figure climbs up stepped piles of coins

Opting out of NHS pension if money is tight is turning your back on future income

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Measles outbreak: cases are on the rise

Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control

Editorial

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It is important for nursing managers to nurture individual and team well-being and resilience

Supporting your team can boost well-being and adaptability

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To create an open and safe working environment, managers also need to take care of themselves

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The NHS is responsible for producing 4-5% of all carbon emissions in the UK
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Consider your role and responsibilities in achieving sustainable healthcare and take action

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An opportunity to celebrate excellence among the nurses in your team

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Health and social care leaders need to ensure the right resources and support are in place

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Nursing management: the coach’s role is to skilfully question in a structured conversation and explore an individual’s potential
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Managers can help nurses in their development and boost mental well-being and patient care

Your views

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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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ex discrimination against men in nursing: male staff member appears under stress, female colleagues in the background

Can staff be kept safe in a way that doesn’t undermine workplace equality?

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Nurse working hours: exhausted nurse drawn draped over a clock

Case of one nurse’s NMC suspension raises issue of working beyond your contracted hours

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CPD for nurses: a nurse studying via the RCNi Learn website on an electronic pad

Some argue staying up to date requires more than an hour of CPD a month

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Confidential patient records: a woman looking at files on a laptop and holding a mobile phone in her hand that displays a padlock

Without such boundaries, public trust in the nursing profession would be compromised

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The nurse as superhero trope can be damaging: two nurses stand atop a cliff, hands on hips while wearing capes

Hero image puts pressure on nurses to neglect their well-being and work to excess

Reviews

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Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Snowball in a Blizzard: The Tricky Problem of Uncertainty in Medicine

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Principle lecturer Kay Norman reviews Transitions to Practice: Essential Concepts for Health and Social Care Practitioners

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Professional development and revalidation lead nurse Carolyn Middleton reviews Revalidation: A Journey for Nurses and Midwives

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Patient experience and quality manager Eleanor Sherwen reviews Nurses and Nursing: The Person and the Profession

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This book offers useful advice easily transferrable to nursing management settings

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