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What is a skin camouflage nurse – and what does the role involve?
A burns and skins camouflage nurse explains the skills needed to become a practitioner
26 Feb 2026
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Sepsis course aims to eliminate outdated practice – does your knowledge need a refresh?
CPD-certified programme designed to ensure only latest guidance is used in acute practice
09 Feb 2026
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How I felt about nursing when I qualified – and how I feel about it now
Four nurses at different career stages consider the profession’s changes and challenges
19 Dec 2025
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Patient deterioration tools: NEWS2, ABCDE and which do I use when?
Your guide to how these tools can support your decision-making
17 Dec 2025
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Patient deterioration: how to ensure your concerns are heard and timely action is taken
Tips to help you be a determined advocate for your patient when time is of the essence
21 Apr 2025
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Regulation of NHS managers: will it change nurses’ working lives?
Change could raise the profile of nurse leadership, but challenge professional boundaries
14 Apr 2025
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Common placement problems: red flags and how to handle them
Advice for students on addressing concerns and seeking the support you need
09 Apr 2025
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Nursing shifts and parenting: ‘How can we make it work for you?’
A range of options help nurses balance responsibilities and also benefit employers
24 Feb 2025
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How do I refresh a clinical skill that I’ve not used in a while?
Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice
22 Jan 2025
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Patient risk assessment: a guide for students on the most-used tools
Essential jargon-busting on ABCDE, NEWS2, MUST and other tools to support your practice
08 Jan 2025
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Period tracking and nursing shifts: managing your cycle at work
Noting the way your body responds to help plan for changes in mood, confidence and energy
06 Jan 2025
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Side hustles: how can I make extra money as a nursing student?
From bank work to bar work, tips on making extra cash while maintaining your studies
27 Nov 2024
Back, arm and neck pain: what to do if you have it, or prevent it if you haven’t
Advice on using safe moving and handling techniques and the right equipment
11 Nov 2024
What is an action plan and why might I need one?
What it means to have an action plan as a nursing student and how they can help you learn
23 Oct 2024
Post-sepsis syndrome: what you need to know
Half of sepsis survivors discharged from hospital fully recover, one third die within a year
14 Oct 2024
Mpox: should UK be worried and are nursing staff at increased risk?
How to spot signs, identify risk factors and understand the treatment options
20 Aug 2024
Communicating with patients: how to make yourself understood
A practical guide to help you improve your written and verbal communication
19 Aug 2024
Septic shock in the ED: how to identify and manage it
Rapid response and coordination with other teams is crucial in improving outcomes
31 Jul 2024