Erin Dean

A nurse in scrubs sits while taking a break, looking tired and fanning her face with her eyes closed as she struggles with symptoms of menopause during a shift

Menopause: what reasonable adjustments can I expect at work?

Most nurses will experience menopause and new guidance says employers have a duty to help

Three nursing colleagues sit together in a debrief session, which can be effective in managing workplace trauma

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

How do I become a nurse specialist and what skills do I need?

Specialising in an area of nursing can enhance patient care and your career opportunities

A nurse in scrubs is frowning and hunching her shoulders in a sign of distress

Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them

Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues

A nurse sits alongside an older woman patient who looks worried and puts a hand on her shoulder in a gesture of reassurance

How you can help cancer patients cope with anxiety over treatment and its side effects

Nurses play a crucial role in providing reassurance through support and personalised care

An ambulance nurse wearing a high visibility jacket talks to a patient who is holding an oxygen mask to his face

Ambulance nurses: what does this emergency first responder role involve?

What it takes to work alongside paramedics taking potentially life-saving decisions

Community nurse arrives at man’s front door. The two greet each other, suggesting a they share a warm bond

Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries

Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment

A nurse with a line halfway through her face and body with one side showing her as an adult nurse and the other side as a children’s nurse

Could a dual adult and child nursing degree boost my career prospects?

Combining the two helps develop a broad skill set that will impress potential employers

An illustration of a group of nurses of different ages standing together inside a big speech bubble

How can nursing teams improve communication between generations?

Five nurses on the learning opportunities in teams with different levels of experience

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A medic examines a patient lying in a hospital bed

Why nurses must support patients' right to a second opinion

We talk to the lead nurse of a service for raising concerns about patient care

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

Negligence complaints: your potential role in the NHS Resolution process

What to expect from mediation, plus tips on how to prepare to give evidence

Effective communication: how to talk to patients about pain

The right questions and a non-judgemental approach can help you manage pain better

How the new paediatric early warning system works and what it means for you

The system offers a standardised approach to responding when a child becomes seriously unwell

Student hardship funds: what am I entitled to and how can I apply?

The support available if you find yourself struggling to make ends meet

Protect your well-being: how to stay calm when the world feels chaotic

Ways to maintain your focus and balance in the face of relentless grim news

Bedbugs: identifying an infestation and what to advise patients

How to recognise and treat the bites and reduce your risk of bedbug exposure at work

Can a new training programme help fix the learning disability nurse shortage?

An innovative approach used in Plymouth could help pave the way to attracting new recruits

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