Our exclusive survey with Marie Curie reveals the difficulties nurses face in ensuring patients experience a good death, writes Graham Scott.

20 Feb 2017

It’s good to see the college taking the lead on defining advanced practice, and it seems accreditation won’t be easy to achieve, writes Nursing Standard editor Graham Scott

06 Feb 2017

Nurses have suffered too much for too long and the protests and lobbying must continue, says editor Graham Scott

30 Jan 2017

This week Nursing Standard launches a new series of summaries of the world-renowned Cochrane Reviews, writes editor Graham Scott

20 Jan 2017

It’s time our politicians stopped trying to shift the blame and made better spending choices regarding the NHS, writes Graham Scott.

13 Jan 2017

Many mishaps – and costly staff injury claims – could be avoided if only everyone took a little more care, writes editor Graham Scott.

06 Jan 2017

As the number of NHS staff opting for retirement surges, the serious nurse shortage that experts have warned of now seems inevitable, says editor Graham Scott

30 Dec 2016

Few of us will forget the momentous events of 2016 – a remarkable year on so many fronts, writes editor Graham Scott.

12 Dec 2016

Early in 2017 the Nursing and Midwifery Council will reveal the findings of its research into why some groups of nurses are more likely to be accused of misconduct.

05 Dec 2016

Several hundred nurses from around the world gathered in London last week for an international conference held to celebrate the RCN’s centenary.

28 Nov 2016

The government’s effort to tackle drop-out rates is laudable, but it comes as nurse education takes a leap into the dark, writes Graham Scott

21 Nov 2016

Desperate circumstances may sometimes lead to desperate measures in cases of academic misconduct, writes editor Graham Scott

14 Nov 2016
A scheme will see deputy nurse directors offered additional mentoring and support by more experienced colleagues
07 Nov 2016

Overhauling procedure for fitness to practise cases will save money, says Graham Scott.

31 Oct 2016

NHS trusts must play fair when it comes to car parking charges, says Graham Scott

24 Oct 2016

Impromptu conversations at the water cooler can be a useful barometer of morale

17 Oct 2016
The annual RCNi Nurse Awards exist so that healthcare staff receive the recognition they deserve, says editor Graham Scott
10 Oct 2016

Nursing Standard editor Graham Scott asks if it's time to try a new approach to raising BME issues

07 Oct 2016