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Nurses who are actively planning to leave the NHS cite feeling undervalued (70%), under too much pressure (62%) and feeling exhausted (60%) as being the main reasons why. Picture shows a nurse in uniform leaving her shift with her bag on her shoulder and

Thinking of leaving the NHS – what you and your manager should do first

RCN survey reveals 45% of nursing staff are considering leaving the NHS

Image of agency nurses, illustrating an article about their pay and cost to the NHS

Agency nurses: how much do they earn – and at what cost to the NHS?

The NHS wants to cut agency spend, so we examine their pay and financial burden on services

Nurse pay comparisons around the world: currency symbols represent nurse pay in different countries, shown in an illustration of a world map with a hand outstretched across it

Nurse pay around the world: how does your salary compare?

We look at the rises agreed in comparable healthcare systems and how UK salaries rate

Drugs errors are a major cause of preventable harm in the NHS, making double-checking and other safety measures  so important

Drug errors: how to reduce your risk of making a mistake

Steps to take to minimise your chance of causing preventable harm to a patient

Stress, anxiety or depression is cited as the most common reason for nurses’ sickness and absence. Picture shows an unwell nurse sitting outside her place of work

Going to work in sickness and in health?

We take a look at the figures for staff sickness rates and how they compare across NHS roles

Working night shifts can disrupt the body’s natural rhythms and the brain and digestive system need time to adjust. Illustration shows a nurse lying and sleeping on a round clock which is indicating it has gone midnight, she is floating in the night sky o

Night shifts – strategies to help you sleep better

Shift work disrupts the body clock and sleep, but there are strategies to help you cope

Nursing student attrition: a combination of factors, including financial and placement pressures and lack of support, are among the reasons suggested for rising attrition rates

Nursing students: why are almost 40% leaving before they qualify?

How the figures compare across the UK, and what could help stop the trend

Nurse leadership: illustration showing nurses following a nurse leader

The secrets of effective nurse leadership

Explore what makes a successful leader and which leadership style is right for you

Nurse pay: most nursing staff are on the lowest two pay bands, but many are working beyond their job description. Illustration shows a nurse in uniform standing on a small stack of bank notes with larger stacks alongside her

Nursing pay: how to get the salary you deserve

A visual guide to acting-up pay, rebanding and pay justice, including requesting a review

Nursing associates’ role includes taking patient observations

Nursing associates: what is their role and scope of practice?

They are a valued part of the NHS workforce – read more about their role

Nursing shifts: the evidence on safe rota patterns and shift lengths, as well as nurse preference, depicted by a nurse in uniform holding a large clock, with the words ‘interactive story’ over the image

What’s the perfect shift length for a nurse?

We break down the evidence on what works best for staff satisfaction and patient safety

The 2024-25 NHS nurse pay offers for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been announced, and are in line with NHS Pay Review Body recommendations. Image shows a nurse in uniform standing in front of a blackboard with a financial chart

Pay: what the new deal could mean for you

We look at what nurses will get by band, and how pay compares with cost of living changes