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Verbal abuse and physical assault at work: has it happened to you and did you report it?
Your job puts you at increased risk, so it’s vital to know the steps to take
Care in corridors, toilets and cupboards: nurses share harrowing stories
Nurses’ powerful testimonies describe corridor care as ‘exhausting and soul-destroying’
Nurse struck off for prescribing Botox remotely and unsafely
Heather Hazzard failed to check the qualifications of reporter who posed as a beauty...
Managing your money in 2025: the 5 changes you need to know about
Experts’ advice on how to stay on top of your personal finances
Nurse’s stabbing at hospital leaves the profession in shock
Latest incident highlights rising dangers of violence for nurses in the workplace
Nurse safety: ‘serious concerns’ over driving after long shifts
RCN and road safety charity express concerns about staff driving home after long shifts
Evidence and Practice
Evaluating oncology healthcare professionals’ knowledge of diabetes mellitus
Understanding the link between diabetes and systemic anticancer treatment (SACT)
Benefits of group sessions for healthcare staff who support young people with cancer
Learn about an intervention introduced to help enhance staff well-being at a cancer service
Barriers to effective end of life care in the acute sector
A literature review concluded that all staff should be prepared to care for patients at the...
Management of immune-related adverse events in oncology settings
Understanding the use of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy
Features
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
Daunted by public speaking? Tips to take you from nervous to confident
Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience
Opinion
Help! I’m stuck in my comfort zone and don’t know how to get out of it
Ways to change your mindset so you can feel the fear, do it anyway – and have no regrets
The health risks of shift work: can the right food help?
Advice on planning nutritious meals and snacks – and the breaks to enjoy them
No time to wee: can holding it in cause urinary incontinence?
How to make sure you take the breaks you need to keep your bladder healthy
Students
The 10 ‘rights’ of drug administration: how do they help me practise safely?
Your essential patient-safety checklist and how to use it to prevent medication errors
What I wish I’d known as a nursing student
Five newly registered nurses reflect on their transition from studying to practising
Settling in as an international nursing student: tips and support
The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation
Careers
Making a mistake at work: how to handle it and move on
How to respond, learn from an error and address it when looking for a new job
Revalidation: how to renew your NMC registration
Make sure you know what is expected and make revalidation part of your ongoing practice
Leading change: how to take action, whatever your role or seniority
Improvements at work don’t always require big steps, and anyone can initiate change