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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
15 Nov 2018
Mandy Day-Calder
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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
01 Nov 2018
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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
29 Oct 2018
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Don’t let upsetting remarks affect your focus
How to stay focused and avoid becoming upset by chance remarks or disagreements at work
17 Sep 2018
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9 tips for returning to work
How to build your confidence and competence in your role after an absence
03 Sep 2018
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How to write a statement of events
If your employer asks you to write a formal statement stay calm and follow these tips
13 Aug 2018
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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
06 Aug 2018
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Feeling overwhelmed by the digital workplace?
Rapid advances can be daunting. Follow these tips to improve your skills and confidence
30 Jul 2018
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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
03 Jul 2018
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The benefits of making time to be kind
It can seem difficult when you’re under pressure, but showing kindness really does make a...
21 Jun 2018
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Vulnerable patients: look beyond the obvious
Patients may want to hide frailties or fears, so adopt a curious attitude towards those in your care
07 Jun 2018
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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
10 May 2018
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How to help colleagues during real-life dramas
Supporting a nurse who is struggling can be difficult, but just listening is a good start
03 May 2018
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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?
13 Apr 2018
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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
08 Mar 2018
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Dealing with conflict Part 2: Managing misinformed patients
Easy access to medical information brings benefits for patients but only if the information is accurate. How should you respond when a consultation becomes challenging?
01 Mar 2018
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Dealing with conflict Part 1: Within the team
Working in a caring profession does not give you immunity from tensions with colleagues. Fortunately, there are techniques you can use to stop normal conflict becoming a problem
15 Feb 2018
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Communication: Express yourself without ambiguity
In the final article of a three-part series, health coach Mandy Day-Calder explains why what you want to say and what patients think you mean can be very different, and offers tips on how to avoid misunderstandings
01 Feb 2018