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An illustration of a chess board with healthcare workers represented as chess pieces. One nurse is being picked up and moved to a different square by a big hand, representing management
Redeployment: what to expect if you are asked to work in another clinical area
How and when staff may be moved, and what makes them feel supported in unfamiliar roles
30 Jan 2024
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A manager chats with a nurse in a hospital ward, while behind them a patient in a hospital bed is attended by other nurses
Valuing nurses: do you feel recognised at work?
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
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 A nurse talks a patient through treatment and trial options relating to cancer drugs
How to manage patients’ expectations of new cancer treatments and clinical trials
Cancer drugs are developing at a rapid rate, but patients need to be aware of the reality
29 Sep 2023
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A girl is cared for by a nurse in her own home, as part of hospital at home services
Hospital at home services are expanding: this is what children’s nurses need to know
The approach keeps children with their families while providing hospital-level care
31 Aug 2023
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The pros and cons of ‘therapeutic lying’ in dementia care
Truth should always be the starting point, but some ‘untruths’ can minimise distress
29 Aug 2023
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A young person lying on a hospital bed with a melancholy expression: many young adults can fall between the gaps of paediatric and adult emergency services
Young adult patients in emergency departments: what you need to know
Emergency care for 12 to 25 year olds might need to be adapted to meet their needs
18 Jul 2023
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How to deliver the best mouth care for patients at the end of life
Tips on mouth problems and treatments, from the authors of an RCN best practice guide
04 Jul 2023
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Active listening: what is it and how can I use it effectively?
Tips on honing your communication skills to improve outcomes
27 Jun 2023
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Male urinary incontinence: why it happens and how to help patients overcome stigma
Many men will experience it at some point. Find out about the impact and options for support
27 Apr 2023
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How to find your voice and make it heard so you can stand out from the crowd
Finding your professional voice can help you forge your ideal career path
06 Jan 2023
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Diabetes-related amputations: how to reduce risk and identify issues early
The steps every nurse can take to support people with diabetes who have lower limb pathology
25 Nov 2022
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Post-incident debriefing: how to demonstrate your professionalism and empathy
Tips on adapting your communication to send the right signals, and why reassurance is key
19 Oct 2022
Fireworks, sparklers and bonfire injuries: treatment advice and how to promote safety
Tips to share on preventing harm, particularly to children, and what to do in case of burns
18 Oct 2022
Health inequalities: nurturing trust to reduce risk in hard-to-reach groups
How nurses can promote public health messages by forging links with community leaders
05 Sep 2022