Tips on how to ease the fears and anxieties that can adversely affect mental health

The legal and moral requirements for off duty staff and what the NMC says

Your rights, your employer’s responsibilities and what to do if you are facing issues

Practical advice on job offers, spotting scams, language tests and money issues

One in four people with cancer are living with long-term consequences of its treatment

How to offer timely management advice to families on this common and distressing issue

Awareness of cancer influencers’ stories can help nurses offer the best care

GPNs look at what needs to change to boost staffing and the profile of the specialty

Freelance health journalist Kathy Oxtoby got the news nobody wants to hear; she had cancer.  More than 50,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and this figure is rising, but cancer screening numbers have declined – so what can be done to improve early diagnosis rates?

An RCN project is using replicas of nursing items from the 1940s and 50s to stimulate reminiscence for former nurses and other care home residents.

Nurses who join the RAF can expect an exceptional career pathway with varied and exciting roles.

Whether it’s adult, children, mental health or learning disabilities, Kathy Oxtoby talks to nursing lecturer Parveen Ali about how to choose the branch of nursing that’s right for you. 

Taking exams can be stressful, but thorough preparation will help ease your nerves and boost your performance on the day, writes Kathy Oxtoby. 

Learning how to keep a professional distance will prevent you becoming too emotionally involved with your patients, writes Kathy Oxtoby.  

Many nursing students find essay writing a challenge. Here are some tips for effective essays

Kathy Oxtoby talks to the RCN's Wendy Irwin about BME nursing students' experiences of racism, and where to get support if this is happening to you.

Moving from colleague to manager can be fraught with challenges for nurses. Kathy Oxtoby looks at how to make the transition as seamless as possible. 

As the latest research on working night shifts shows a link with coronary heart disease, Kathy Oxtoby talks to the RCN's Dawne Garrett about the pros and cons of working nights and how best to cope.