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NHS workforce plan: what does it mean for nurses and training places?
Critics say it lacks detail on how extra staff will be trained – and a retention strategy
10 Jul 2023
Clinical placement shortages: are they putting nursing at risk?
Plans to increase student numbers will be scuppered if a lack of places is not addressed
03 Jul 2023
How to identify patients who can self-manage in the community (and support them)
Self-management of long-term conditions is empowering and enhances holistic care
29 Jun 2023
Fundamental care: is competence being eroded in essential areas of practice?
Nurses voice concerns about routine bowel and wound care being missed
26 Jun 2023
What to do when your workplace culture is toxic
There are now more avenues for nurses to raise concerns, but fear of speaking up persists
19 Jun 2023
The therapeutic relationship: communication techniques for the best patient outcomes
How to build a connection with your patients that works in their best interests
12 Jun 2023
Can bodycams really protect nurses from sexual assault and aggression at work?
Advocates of surveillance say it modifies behaviour, but opponents worry it damages trust
05 Jun 2023
Why are so many nurses still on 12-hour shifts, despite the safety risks?
Some say fewer but longer shifts are the only cost-effective way of working
29 May 2023
Nursing beyond your 40s: does it have to mean ‘tired out’?
The pros and cons of working beyond midlife and through menopause and life challenges
22 May 2023
Working beyond the scope of your role: how to push back and ensure safe practice
Steps to take to protect yourself and patients if assigned work outside your competency
15 May 2023
Why it needn’t be a fight to get your annual leave entitlement
Your rights, your employer’s responsibilities and what to do if you are facing issues
08 May 2023
Second jobs: the nurses forced to take on extra work to make ends meet
Some are taking shifts just to cover living costs, but how does this affect staff well-being?
01 May 2023
What does it cost to be a nurse where you live?
Childcare, housing and food costs are outpacing nursing salaries – and pricing-out some staff
24 Apr 2023
Are managers a big part of the racism problem in the NHS?
A landmark discrimination case ruling has sent out a strong message for cultural change
17 Apr 2023
Nursing associates: NHS success story or a staffing stop-gap?
The number in post is near 8,000, but despite this progress many still have concerns
03 Apr 2023
Non-NHS nursing: how your pay compares and how to ask for a rise
Working outside of the NHS, pay and conditions are not ‘locked in’ and can vary widely
27 Mar 2023
NHS pay deal: what does the new offer mean for you?
What you need to know before voting yes or no, and what happens next
20 Mar 2023
Delirium: when to be worried about confusion, and what to do next
Updated guidance to help you assess patients and prevent or reduce distress
13 Mar 2023
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