Expert advice
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
03 Aug 2021
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
29 Jul 2021
Mental health: how nurses can spot the first signs of depression in older people
Terms such as ‘feeling low’ or ‘ out of sorts’ can be used to express anxiety
27 Jul 2021
Long-COVID and children: what you need to know and the dedicated support on offer
Some children with mild illness are still struggling with persistent symptoms for months
16 Jul 2021
Culturally sensitive nursing care: how to understand and meet all patients’ needs
Nurses enhance patients’ care experience when they take steps to bridge cultural gaps
13 Jul 2021
Could coronavirus vaccination become compulsory for nurses?
Mandatory vaccination and the rights of individuals and employers
23 Jun 2021
Sharps injuries: what nurses need to know about the risks
Training is needed to reduce avoidable injuries and minimise infection risks
15 Jun 2021
Compassion fatigue in nurses: symptoms and how to get support
What to do when the emotional and physical toll of caring for patients and working through...
04 Jun 2021
Third wave of COVID-19: what might happen and how nurses can prepare for it
The next wave's timing and size in the UK is uncertain, but there are ways to get ready
26 May 2021
LGBTIQ+ and healthcare: a guide to gender-inclusive language
Non-inclusive language can create barriers to quality cancer care
18 May 2021
I’m sweltering: does my employer have to maintain a set workplace temperature?
What nurses need to know if they are too hot for comfort at work
12 May 2021
Guidance on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine side effects
Which side effects might require further investigation?
30 Apr 2021
DNACPR notices: what nurses need to know
Nurses’ input can inform a decision about whether to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
13 Apr 2021
Workforce: collapse in district nurse numbers is happening now – action to halt it isn’t
Ministers’ ‘golden hellos’ plan to boost district nurse recruitment still hasn’t materialised
08 Oct 2018
What’s new about revised NMC standards for prescribers
Revised standards change time limits on nurses taking courses
06 Jun 2018
Medicines management: Reducing antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract...
Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance. This is becoming a major problem...
02 Jun 2017
Medicines management: As a community nurse, should I become an independent nurse...
For community nurses whose prescribing powers are limited, undertaking the independent nurse...
28 Feb 2017
Medicines management: How can we prevent older people from taking too many medicines?
Extending consultation times could enable practitioners to explore medication usage in more...
01 Aug 2016