Nursing Standard
Redrawing boundaries: how cardiology nurses are embracing what used to be doctors’ roles
Specialist nurses are expanding their professional scope by gaining advanced skills
08 Jun 2023
Erin Dean
Nursing Standard
How to give the best continence care when a person is at the end of life
Advice on promoting patients’ dignity while managing their continence needs
07 Jun 2023
Nursing Standard
Can bodycams really protect nurses from sexual assault and aggression at work?
Advocates of surveillance say it modifies behaviour, but opponents worry it damages trust
05 Jun 2023
Nursing Children and Young People
Why are there so few men in children’s nursing?
Recruitment is hindered by poor understanding of the role and negative stereotypes
01 Jun 2023
Nursing Standard
Tick-borne encephalitis virus: what you need to know as summer approaches
A handful of cases of this potentially fatal new infection have been detected in the UK
31 May 2023
Nursing Standard
Drug administration for students: what is the BNF and how do I use it?
Tips on how to access it and build your confidence to administer drugs safely
18 May 2023
Nursing Standard
Working beyond the scope of your role: how to push back and ensure safe practice
Steps to take to protect yourself and patients if assigned work outside your competency
15 May 2023
Nursing Standard
Second jobs: the nurses forced to take on extra work to make ends meet
Some are taking shifts just to cover living costs, but how does this affect staff well-being?
01 May 2023
Nursing Standard
What does it cost to be a nurse where you live?
Childcare, housing and food costs are outpacing nursing salaries – and pricing-out some staff
24 Apr 2023
Nursing Standard
First patient handover: what to expect and how to ensure it’s as effective as possible
Learning what works in handover can be daunting, but getting it right is key to safe care
05 Apr 2023
Nursing Standard
Nursing associates: NHS success story or a staffing stop-gap?
The number in post is near 8,000, but despite this progress many still have concerns
03 Apr 2023
Nursing Standard
Exit interviews: useful retention tool or meaningless tick-box exercise?
What makes for a good exit interview and how they can inform retention strategies
29 Mar 2023
Cancer Nursing Practice
All you need to know about the end of life community sepsis tool
Latest version of the Sepsis Six tool helps assess risk and guide decision making
16 Mar 2023
Nursing Standard
On the verge of burnout? 7 signs to look for and how to cope
Positive steps nurses can take to help reduce risk and enhance your work-life balance
14 Mar 2023
Nursing Standard
Well-chosen words: how what you say makes a difference to outcomes
Tips for more powerful, productive and empathetic conversations with patients
24 Feb 2023
Nursing Standard
Moving and handling patients safely: how to avoid pain and injury
Helping patients move is part of nursing, but injury rates are high. Tips for reducing risk
20 Feb 2023
Nursing Standard
Sharps injuries: if they’re preventable, why do they keep happening?
Tips on what to do to reduce risk, and steps to take if an accident happens
13 Feb 2023
Emergency Nurse
How nurses can improve handovers between ambulances and emergency departments
Handovers can be highly pressured, but there are tools and techniques that can help
09 Feb 2023