Nursing Standard
Rotas and shift patterns: who should make the decisions?
What nurses told us about lack of control over their shifts and cost to work-life balance
05 Feb 2021
Erin Dean
Nursing Children and Young People
How will the new strain of COVID-19 affect children and young people?
What it means for children’s services, vaccinations and the advice nurses should give parents
04 Feb 2021
Nursing Standard
Long-COVID: what it means and how to manage the longer-term effects
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
14 Jan 2021
Nursing Standard
Diabetes care catch-up: which patients should take priority as COVID-19 continues?
Many patients have missed out on care during the pandemic - now services are under pressure
31 Dec 2020
Nursing Standard
Submitting a written statement: what you need to know
The RCN’s quick reference guide will help you to avoid the common pitfalls
23 Dec 2020
Nursing Standard
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: what to say to allay patients’ concerns
Not everyone trusts the coronavirus vaccine – but advice from nurses can change minds
21 Dec 2020
Nursing Standard
What to do in a diabetic emergency: understanding the warning signs and treatments
Nurses in every setting need to know the symptoms of hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and DKA
15 Dec 2020
Emergency Nurse
Does your emergency department match up to the new nursing workforce standards?
Meeting the RCN and RCEM’s standards for Type 1 EDs might prove challenging, warn nurses
14 Dec 2020
Emergency Nurse
How to manage bronchiolitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: preparing for a winter surge
Guidance is available to help deal with the annual rise in infant bronchiolitis
04 Dec 2020
Nursing Standard
‘Flashbacks and depression’: depleted nurses talk about their health as cases surge
Many nurses report that their health has yet to recover after the COVID-19 first wave
13 Nov 2020
Nursing Children and Young People
Faltering growth: signs, symptoms and guidance on improving care
Guidance sets out standards on slower rate of weight gain for babies and preschool children
13 Nov 2020
Nursing Standard
How to switch off at the end of your shift
Advice and techniques to help you avoid taking work worries and concerns home with you
26 Oct 2020
Nursing Standard
COVID-19: end of life care and the lessons of the first wave
Marie Curie-Nursing Standard survey highlights the emotional toll of the pandemic on nurses
21 Oct 2020
Nursing Standard
Coroner’s inquests: what you need to know if you are asked to give evidence
Inquests can be intimidating, but there are resources and support available that can help you
19 Oct 2020
Nursing Standard
Menopause at work: managing hot flushes and PPE
The workplace changes that can minimise discomfort for staff with menopause symptoms
16 Oct 2020
Nursing Standard
Nurses with long-COVID: why pacing yourself when back at work is essential
Staff struggling to recover from coronavirus need the support of employers – and colleagues
02 Oct 2020
Nursing Standard
Long-COVID: what nurses need to know about longer-term effects of the virus
How to support people who still have symptoms months after their initial infection
16 Sep 2020
Nursing Standard
Sexual harassment against nurses: what to do if you or your colleagues are affected
New RCN guidance aims to empower nurses to recognise and report it
14 Sep 2020