Nursing Older People
Rheumatoid arthritis: causes, treatments, challenges and helping patients to cope
Nurses can play a vital role in helping people with RA live the best quality life
28 Feb 2022
Lynne Pearce
Nursing Standard
How ward-based clinical simulation is helping nurses identify patients at imminent risk
Nurse’s secondment to patient deterioration team aims to boost knowledge and outcomes
11 Feb 2022
Nursing Standard
Pain assessment and management: the knowledge and skills you need
Understanding pain type, what to do if pain is unrelieved and the tools you need
03 Feb 2022
Nursing Standard
Non-melanoma skin cancer: how to optimise patients’ outcomes and care experience
NMSC mortality is low, but nurses can ensure its impact on individuals is not downplayed
24 Jan 2022
Nursing Standard
Taking a patient history: a guide for nursing students
How to build your experience and confidence, plus tips on raising difficult questions
21 Jan 2022
Nursing Standard
What is unprofessional behaviour and how can I avoid it?
Professionalism isn’t keeping quiet and looking tidy – here’s how to focus on what matters
13 Jan 2022
Nursing Standard
Diabetes management at the end of life: advice for non-specialist nurses
End of life care sees a shift in focus from reaching targets to avoiding distressing symptoms
11 Jan 2022
Nursing Standard
Are you at a career crossroads? Advice for nurses looking to change direction
The pandemic has left many nurses thinking of changing their role. Here’s what to consider
06 Jan 2022
Nursing Standard
How to let go of guilt about not ‘going the extra mile’
Nursing students are encouraged to do extracurricular activities - but is it necessary?
22 Dec 2021
Nursing Standard
Dissertation for a nursing degree: why do it and how to get the most out of it
It may not be required to register as a nurse, but a dissertation can improve your practice
17 Dec 2021
Nursing Standard
What is competency and how can I maintain it?
Competency is a key principle of the NMC code and without it, patient safety is at risk
16 Dec 2021
Cancer Nursing Practice
Brain tumours: treatment challenges and how to support patients who receive a diagnosis
Brain tumours are rare but survival rates are low, with most life-years lost of any cancer
03 Dec 2021
Emergency Nurse
Childhood asthma: treatment options and why it is under-diagnosed
High prevalence of asthma – 1 in 11 UK children – means nurses need better understanding
01 Dec 2021
Nursing Standard
Shift pattern changes: your rights and options, and how to get what you need
What to do if your employer proposes changes that affect your health or caring role
30 Nov 2021
Nursing Standard
What does a nursing support worker role involve?
In education, community and acute care, these staff make a vital contribution to the team
23 Nov 2021
Nursing Standard
Holiday entitlement: how much leave you can take and when
Your annual leave rights, especially during the pandemic, and when your employer can say no
16 Nov 2021
Emergency Nurse
Manchester Triage System: all you need to know about critical mental health updates
Clinical tool ensures parity of care for people in mental health crises presenting to the ED
11 Nov 2021
Nursing Standard
I have a neurodiverse condition – how can I get the most out of my studies?
Advice from students with conditions such as dyslexia and autism on strategies that can help
11 Nov 2021