Nick Evans

Penile cancer diagnosis is extremely difficult psychologically and men need support

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-level nursing: staff who have gained additional post-registration education can mentor and teach others. Image shows ward leaders teaching fellow nursing staff at a patient’s bedside

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 particles in human lung cells

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?

Montage of three images, from left: a smiling nursing student comforts a young child in a clinical setting; a nursing student attends to the needs of a patient at the bedside; and a nursing student is in conversation with a young person with learning disa

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

An illustration showing four outlines of heads looking to the right, on a green background. The one on the left is blowing a whistle and stands out from the rest as it is coloured black, while the others are white

When to raise a fitness to practise concern

Steps to take when you need to raise concerns and options other than referral

A close up of a nursing associate in an NHS uniform

Nursing apprenticeships and associates: are the programmes fit for purpose?

Lost levy funds and restricted access to training have prompted calls for reform

Illustration shows a tired-looking nurse in scrubs sitting leaning against a giant hourglass timer, with books sitting by her side, suggesting pressures on time for CPD activities

CPD: how the fight for protected time puts your revalidation at risk

With pressures on funding and staffing, there are calls for statutory change

Two nurses, one holding a reference book and the other a bottle of medicine, consult a display board in a ward setting

What does ‘prescriber-ready’ mean for nursing students?

And why not everyone will be ready for a prescribing course as soon as they register

A teenage boy screaming: screaming is among the behaviours that challenge in adults or children with learning disabilities and/or autism

How to manage behaviour that challenges and prevent it happening

Understanding the causes, such as unmet needs, is crucial for effective management

Nurse’s head and shoulders seen from behind. She stands in front of a blackboard that has a conceptual bar chart suggesting nurse pay and conditions are in decline

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

A general practice nurse holding her notes talks to a woman and child

General practice nurses: get the lowdown on pay and pensions

How to boost pay, terms and conditions by knowing your worth and negotiating

Illustration showing two nurses in uniform sheltering under a double umbrella, as arrows rain down on them, suggesting the nurses are under attack

Advanced nursing practice: is it under attack and, if so, why?

The role is often misunderstood – as highlighted in the debate over physician associates

Is it ever okay to breach patient confidentiality as a nurse?

Advice for students on whether disclosing information is permitted in any circumstance

Teamwork: how it can boost your confidence, reduce errors, and make you a better nurse

Positive culture and leadership helps you and your colleagues strive for a shared purpose

Physical health and well-being: how you can help service users

People living with severe mental illness often experience poor physical health

Help! My revalidation is looming and I’m worried I’ve left it too late to get started

Don’t panic – let our portfolio tool take the strain out of organising your documents

Are care homes too risk averse and curtailing residents’ freedoms?

How you can help people in care homes take part in everyday and more risky activities

How to promote cardiovascular health in people with learning disabilities

Nurses can manage risks with regular check-ups, lifestyle support and monitoring medicine

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