Show of appreciation: what’s the problem with a teabag ‘treat’?
Maybe managers should focus instead on ensuring the breaks in which to enjoy a cuppa
22 Sep 2022
Jane Bates
Delayed discharge: we must fix the wait for take-home meds to free-up precious beds
With acute beds at a premium, isn’t it time we made the process smoother?
16 Aug 2022
Protecting whistleblowers: is it time NHS managers had a code of conduct too?
Raising concerns about patient safety is part of nurses’ role, not a point of contention
21 Jul 2022
Nurses reliant on food banks: we must do more to put an end to this national disgrace
Most nurses are paid at least the national average wage, yet some must resort to handouts
22 Jun 2022
Talking to patients: are careful words more important than honesty?
Some common clinical terms demean or disempower patients, a study suggests
23 May 2022
Short-staffed and attacked by patients, are UK nurses being driven to extinction?
Managers feed the staffing crisis when they show indifference to attacks on team members
27 Apr 2022
Retired nurse reservists: is this short-term fix such a bad idea?
It’s not a solution for the NHS staffing crisis but it could be a life-changer for patients
23 Mar 2022
Nurses’ uniforms: solving the NHS’s dirty laundry problem
Infection prevention argument for on-site laundering gets another airing
16 Feb 2022
Will the last nurse left in the NHS please turn out the light?
When nurses lose their annual leave due to others’ mismanagement, a line has been crossed
18 Jan 2022
Why we must fight for long-COVID to be classed as an occupational disease
After front-line service, nurses with long-COVID have another battle on their hands
04 Jan 2022
Periods at work: why old-fashioned attitudes need to catch up with modern nursing
Lack of concessions for staff dealing with menstrual leaks and cramps must change
23 Nov 2021
Should wards have dedicated phone areas, so patients craving sleep get peace and quiet?
Ward design, alarms, and mobile phone use all make sound sleep seem an impossible dream
26 Oct 2021
‘Wanted: superhuman angel nurses who will make a difference’
What happens when recruitment ads promote an image of nurses as martyrs
28 Sep 2021
Let’s cool down the hydration debate: drink water but be discreet
Different generations have clashed about drinking at nurses’ stations
24 Aug 2021
Work-life balance: why our employers need to be dragged into the 21st century
Women do most of the family caring, and workplaces must accommodate this
21 Jul 2021
One nurse expressing irrational views can do great damage to public trust
Let’s remember our profession’s reputation when we tell the world what we think
14 Jun 2021
Menopause: women’s shame is consigned to history, now let’s see NHS employers catch up
Nurses experiencing menopause symptoms deserve workplaces that meet their needs
26 May 2021
Sleep breaks on shift are a serious step forward, whether you’re napping or not
Staff well-being and patient safety are both better served with this mid-shift innovation
27 Apr 2021