Cancer Nursing Practice
Our cancer experience: health professionals share their stories and offer advice
Two nurses and a breast surgeon offer a unique perspective on cancer care
04 Feb 2020
Lynne Pearce
Nursing Standard
Why being an overweight nurse matters - and what to do about it
Management support and simple steps can make a big difference to a growing problem
29 Jan 2020
Nursing Older People
How nurses can promote healthy ageing and prevention
Prevention is the cornerstone of geriatric medicine
13 Jan 2020
Nursing Standard
How I make the emergency department less daunting for people with learning disabilities
Lauren Johnston describes her work in a pioneering nursing role
09 Jan 2020
Cancer Nursing Practice
Cancer-related fatigue: symptoms and management with Untire app
A self-help app offers people who have cancer-related fatigue support, advice and tips
08 Jan 2020
Nursing Standard
Nurse’s podcasts tell true story of life on mental health wards
Podcasts aim to dispel myths about mental illness, remove stigma and give patients a voice
13 Dec 2019
Nursing Standard
Harnessing the power of robotics allows me to retain the human touch
A theatre nurse reflects on how her high-tech role enhances patient contact
11 Dec 2019
Nursing Standard
Diabetes: why managing the condition is about so much more than blood sugar levels
People can find the emotional demands relentless, leading to diabetes distress or burnout
04 Dec 2019
Nursing Standard
What it’s like working as an oncology nurse
Joining a cancer ward can be daunting, but it allows you to work closely with patients
03 Dec 2019
Nursing Standard
Diabetes: what nurses can learn from peer support groups
Young, newly diagnosed adults value a positive approach that makes them feel less isolated
28 Nov 2019
Nursing Standard
Mental health and menopause: how to identify symptoms and offer support
RCN guidance on the psychological symptoms of the menopause
27 Nov 2019
Nursing Standard
Clinical practice educators are vital in helping nurses achieve career goals
Two newly qualified nurses reflect on the support they receive to enhance their nursing...
26 Nov 2019
Nursing Standard
My experience of suffering can make me a more compassionate nurse
A former refugee explains why years living in a camp convinced him he had to become a nurse
21 Nov 2019
Nursing Standard
Empowering inpatients with diabetes: how to improve safety and reduce errors
Enabling self-administration of insulin recognises patients as experts in their own care
15 Nov 2019
Nursing Standard
How to attract and retain brilliant nurses
A trust has devised a fellowship to boost the careers of talented staff
06 Nov 2019
Nursing Standard
What matters to nurses: does your organisation know?
One trust dared to open a conversation with staff – and faced some uncomfortable truths
29 Oct 2019
Nursing Standard
Clinical nurse educator: the role that brings learning to the bedside
Clinical educators are vital to improving care, but they can feel isolated in their workplace
23 Oct 2019
Nursing Standard
Blood transfusion: the common procedure that can go disastrously wrong
Stakes are high when managing blood products – here’s how nurses can prevent errors
15 Oct 2019