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Empathy at the end of life: how to care without compromising your well-being
A cancer nurse specialist shares her experience of learning self-care in her new book
04 Feb 2021
Leg pain and inflammation: why nurses need to think superficial vein thrombosis
Superficial thrombophlebitis is under-recognised, but if left untreated it can lead to DVT
03 Feb 2021
Paid placements for nursing students: your questions answered
The placement options for every year, plus what to do if you’re struggling due to COVID-19
01 Feb 2021
How to use social media to get health messages to patients and the public
Use digital technology to support self-management and communicate with hard-to-reach groups
25 Jan 2021
How COVID-19 is affecting nurses’ mental health, and what to do about it
There are so many reasons to feel anxious about coronavirus, but help is out there
22 Jan 2021
Domestic abuse: how to spot the signs and support colleagues who may be affected
Nurses in all sectors will have contact with victims, but can also be at risk themselves
18 Jan 2021
Transgender nurses in the workplace: how trusts are supporting gender diversity
The NHS has made rapid progress in recent years – and we all have a part to play
11 Jan 2021
Fair pay, safe staffing and support during COVID-19: priorities for nursing in 2021
The RCN general secretary on being an advocate for nursing in its most difficult year to date
30 Dec 2020
Best apps for nurses: the help that’s just a click away
The smartphone apps that support your practice and can make your home life easier too
29 Dec 2020
Submitting a written statement: what you need to know
The RCN’s quick reference guide will help you to avoid the common pitfalls
23 Dec 2020
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Top 10: the most popular articles of 2020
A selection of our most-read articles in the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
17 Dec 2020
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Top 10: the most popular clinical articles of 2020
How has the pandemic influenced RCNi’s top ten clinical articles for 2020?
17 Dec 2020
What to do in a diabetic emergency: understanding the warning signs and treatments
Nurses in every setting need to know the symptoms of hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and DKA
15 Dec 2020
Robotic surgery: a day in the life of the UK’s first robotic nursing fellow
Providing cutting-edge care is just part of the attraction, alongside advanced skills
30 Nov 2020
COVID-19: how to lead and support your team in the second wave
Advice from senior nurses on preparing and assisting staff to cope with the months ahead
23 Nov 2020
Odd man out: weighing up the profession’s gender balance problem
Recent recruitment ads sparked a backlash, so how can nursing attract more men?
16 Nov 2020
Safe staffing champion: ‘role was my chance to be loud and proud and promote nursing’
As she prepares to retire, RCN Scotland director reflects on nursing and COVID-19
09 Nov 2020
Mesothelioma: are nurses being put at risk in the workplace?
The cancer, caused by asbestos, could affect more staff than statistics suggest
02 Nov 2020