Anticipatory prescribing: how to use it to improve care of patients at the end of life

Access to ‘just in case’ medications is fundamental to compassionate palliative care

22 Oct 2021
Have you ever been ‘Datixed’? How to end weaponised incident reporting

Bullying and back-covering is leading to inappropriate ‘safety’ reports in the NHS

08 Oct 2021
How to support and improve mouth care for people undergoing cancer treatment
Oral health may be overlooked by healthcare staff, but can lead to serious mouth problems
01 Oct 2021
Talking about death: how to help people with learning disabilities make sense of loss

Nurses can offer valuable support through the grieving process

13 Sep 2021
Confusion, fatigue and nausea: how to spot the signs of hyponatraemia in older people

Nurses should be alert to low sodium levels and dehydration in older people

08 Sep 2021
Safeguarding demystified: a beginner’s guide

It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?

20 Aug 2021
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
16 Aug 2021
When patients don’t take their medication: how to tackle non-adherence

What you can do to help reduce medicines wastage and improve patients’ health

02 Aug 2021
Back pain: how to combat it if you have it, and prevent it if you don’t

The right equipment, exercise and work culture can help you avoid what might seem inevitable

26 Jul 2021
How to spot and act on the red flag signs of childhood cancer

Potential cases can be easily missed in primary care as symptoms mirror common ailments

06 Jul 2021
Fairness in FtP: how to deal with concerns and get referrals right

NMC guide sets out when to refer and when to address concerns in-house, and why it matters

29 Jun 2021
Cellulitis: management, diagnosis and what nurses need to know

Summer insect bites can often trigger the infection as well as dog bites

28 Jun 2021
Hair racism: the everyday prejudice black nursing staff face at work

Workplaces can marginalise staff of African-Caribbean heritage who chose afro styling

11 Jun 2021
What to say to a bereaved colleague
How to offer support, bearing in mind the different ways faiths and cultures deal with loss
07 Jun 2021
Maths anxiety: how to conquer your fears and calculate with confidence

Reduce your risk of medications errors by becoming comfortable with numbers

01 Jun 2021
Nutritional care: steps to support patients with eating and drinking difficulties
The latest guidance on assessment and care, especially for those at the end of life
14 May 2021
How to prevent inpatient falls: start by refusing to accept they’re inevitable

Falls should be seen as shocking, rather than normal hospital events

12 Apr 2021
Lost out on a promotion? How to use the experience to build your career
Being knocked back can be deflating, but with our tips you can turn it to your advantage
31 Mar 2021