Mandy Day-Calder
Has your career taken a wrong turn?
Sometimes it’s good to take stock and check you’re on the right path
It could be lonely this Christmas
What can you do to help patients and colleagues who might feel isolated?
What to do if a grateful patient wants to give you a present
For nurses, accepting gifts – even if offered with the best of motives – is fraught with risk
Habits, and why breaking them can be good for you and your nursing practice
New perspectives can be just the prompt you need to question engrained behaviour
Faith, spirituality and offence: why it’s important to avoid making assumptions
Exercise caution and show respect if you are going to express your personal beliefs
Don’t let upsetting remarks affect your focus
How to stay focused and avoid becoming upset by chance remarks or disagreements at work
9 tips for returning to work
How to build your confidence and competence in your role after an absence
How to write a statement of events
If your employer asks you to write a formal statement stay calm and follow these tips
What to do if you make a medication error
Nurses have a duty of candour when mistakes occur. Here’s how to handle the situation
Feeling overwhelmed by the digital workplace?
Rapid advances can be daunting. Follow these tips to improve your skills and confidence
You can be amazing too: six small changes you can make to get out of a rut
Life as a nurse can be exhausting, but it’s important to recognise your own talents
The benefits of making time to be kind
It can seem difficult when you’re under pressure, but showing kindness really does make a...
Vulnerable patients: look beyond the obvious
Patients may want to hide frailties or fears, so adopt a curious attitude towards those in your care
How to challenge the misguided assumptions we all make
You cannot take back an insensitive comment, but you can minimise the risk of it happening
How to help colleagues during real-life dramas
Supporting a nurse who is struggling can be difficult, but just listening is a good start
Show courage: Don't be afraid to ask your manager for support
It's part of a nurse's role to offer kindness and care, but how brave do they feel when asking for them themselves?
Strategies to avoid feeling overwhelmed by pressure at work
Feeling overwhelmed and panicky at work does not make you a bad nurse. It just means you need to adopt whatever emergency coping strategies suit you best
Small changes can make a big difference
When organisations are stretched to the limit, it may seem as if nothing you do could possibly make a difference. But focusing on the areas that you are able to influence can be empowering