Nick Evans
Penile cancer: the shame, stigma and fear you need to know about
Penile cancer can be devastating, but you can help patients by being there and listening
Enhanced or advanced – what’s your level of practice?
We review the RCN’s new set of definitions and how to use them in your career
RSV: recognising signs and symptoms, how to manage risk, and the vaccination programme
Who is most at risk and how will national immunisation programme work?
Placements beyond hospitals: are you getting the community-based opportunities you need?
With sharper focus on expanding the range of settings, we ask if the plan is working
When to raise a fitness to practise concern
Steps to take when you need to raise concerns and options other than referral
Nursing apprenticeships and associates: are the programmes fit for purpose?
Lost levy funds and restricted access to training have prompted calls for reform
CPD: how the fight for protected time puts your revalidation at risk
With pressures on funding and staffing, there are calls for statutory change
What does ‘prescriber-ready’ mean for nursing students?
And why not everyone will be ready for a prescribing course as soon as they register
How to manage behaviour that challenges and prevent it happening
Understanding the causes, such as unmet needs, is crucial for effective management
If you feel close to quitting your degree, what would persuade you to stay the course?
Better clinical placements and the promise of fair pay – the support students deserve
General practice nurses: get the lowdown on pay and pensions
How to boost pay, terms and conditions by knowing your worth and negotiating
Advanced nursing practice: is it under attack and, if so, why?
The role is often misunderstood – as highlighted in the debate over physician associates