When a patient dies: how nurses in different settings cope with death
Advice and strategies to cope with the feelings you have after the death of a patient
04 Aug 2023
Blood transfusion risk: what you need to know to practise safely
How to avoid mistakes in the process that can have devastating consequences
18 Jul 2023
Perimenopause symptoms: the impact on nurses’ home and work lives
The effects can be devastating. Learn more about it at Nursing Live, RCNi’s unique event
14 Jul 2023
Survival guide to working in the hot weather: how to stay cool on shift
Nursing work can be extra-punishing in the heat, but some simple actions can help
11 Jul 2023
Fundamental care: is competence being eroded in essential areas of practice?
Nurses voice concerns about routine bowel and wound care being missed
26 Jun 2023
Should I correct patients if they mistakenly call me ‘nurse’?
Many patients won’t spot the difference between a student and a nurse
22 Jun 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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