Analysis
Trauma at work: do you get the help you need to recover from distressing incidents?
With nurses at heightened risk of PTSD, team support and trauma management are essential
11 Mar 2024
Racism in the NHS: how to get through to an organisation in denial
Why is it so hard for nurses to talk openly about racial prejudice at work?
04 Mar 2024
What will the nurse pay offer for 2024-25 look like?
We look at when the process will get started – and whether further strike action is likely
29 Feb 2024
Carry on nursing: older nurses explain why they have no time for retirement
Hear from four nurses who love practice too much to give it up
26 Feb 2024
How to make flexible working work for you and your team
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
19 Feb 2024
Asbestos risk for nurses: why this is not a ‘danger of the past’
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
12 Feb 2024
How nurses can help minimise healthcare trauma for children
New iSupport standards of good practice aim to give children a say in their care
07 Feb 2024
Delayed discharge: steps you can take to support patients and help get them home
How ‘discharge to assess’ systems and early planning can cut delays
05 Feb 2024
What is the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) and why is it important?
NEWS2 has created a common language so nurses can act quickly to help deteriorating patients
30 Jan 2024
CQC inspections demystified: how they work and nurses’ and managers’ roles
What a Care Quality Commission visit will cover, and the support available for staff
29 Jan 2024
Valuing nurses: do you feel recognised at work?
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
Shift work and nurse well-being: how to combat the health risks
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
17 Jan 2024
Accept no substitutes: why swapping out nurses from the roster must not become the norm
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
15 Jan 2024
UTIs in older people: how to recognise signs and manage symptoms
Tips to help you prevent or minimise adverse effects and potentially serious outcomes
08 Jan 2024
How can you spot the signs of bipolar and make an early diagnosis
The early warning signs of bipolar and how biomarkers can be used to speed up diagnosis
19 Dec 2023
Red flags for patient safety: are unsafe practices in danger of being normalised?
The staffing crisis is eroding care standards from primary care to critical care
18 Dec 2023
What has changed in vaccine uptake for people with learning disabilities since COVID-19?
Nurses can help make the vaccine experience a more positive one
14 Dec 2023
Effective communication: how to talk to patients about pain
The right questions and a non-judgemental approach can help you manage pain better
04 Dec 2023