Don’t forget to discuss the long-term side effects of cancer therapy
Patients need to be aware of the possible effects when preparing for therapy
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Fraud case casts doubt on hundreds of nurses’ competency test results
48 registrants will be investigated after ‘proxy testers’ found at test centre
21 Sep 2023
Number of nursing students securing university courses through clearing drops by 12%
Workforce plan is criticised as government fails to secure boost to recruitment
21 Sep 2023
Have your say on compulsory training subjects for NHS staff
Consultation seeks views of nurses to inform revisions to Core Skills Training Framework
20 Sep 2023
Raising concerns: ‘Whistleblowers must be heard without prejudice’
A nurse who felt persecuted after raising concerns has called for improved training
20 Sep 2023
Nurse on trial for ill-treatment says she showed patients only ‘care and devotion’
Catherine Hudson has admitted stealing medications but denies charges of ill-treatment
19 Sep 2023
Strikes: minimum service levels could force hospital nurses to work
New consultation could affect nurses in urgent, emergency and ‘time-critical’ services
19 Sep 2023
Evidence and Practice
Needs and expectations of students in a specialist cancer setting
Positive placements may encourage students to consider working in cancer care
11 Sep 2023
Access to cervical screening for women with lower limb mobility impairments
Nurses must review their environment and resources to ensure they can offer equity of care
23 Aug 2023
Supporting preregistration nursing students on specialist cancer practice placements
How nurses can support students’ learning needs and make placements a positive experience...
09 Aug 2023
Acupuncture as an adjunct pain relief option for people with cancer: a literature review
Acupuncture can be effective in relieving cancer pain as an adjunct to pharmacological...
20 Jul 2023
Neutropenic sepsis: evaluating timeliness of initial patient management in a cancer unit
Optimal practice and recommendations on enhancing management, notably through staff education
06 Jul 2023
Open access
Mesothelioma: exploring psychological effects on veterans and their family caregivers
Awareness of cultural factors affecting armed forces veterans will help nurses assess their...
22 Jun 2023
Features
Nursing couples: what it’s like when your partner is a fellow nurse
Three couples on the highs and lows of partnerships that span the private and professional
08 Sep 2023
De-escalation techniques: 7 tips for handling conflict situations
Tension occurs in every setting – these skills can help you manage it and stay calm
29 Aug 2023
Raising concerns in the NHS: Letby case shows the time for culture change is now
Urgent improvements nurses want to see, plus advice on whistleblowing and speaking up
25 Aug 2023
How robots and AI can support, not substitute, nursing practice
Artificial intelligence has the potential to ease pressures and speed up decision-making
18 Aug 2023
Menopause-friendly workplace: 6 ways to be a supportive manager if staff are struggling
Tips on showing compassion at a time when many women feel forced to give up work
15 Aug 2023
How a new breed of nurse is promoting the profession on Instagram and TikTok
They mix working-life and lifestyle posts to boost public understanding of nursing
11 Aug 2023
Opinion
CAR-T therapy: what is it and which patients can benefit from it?
Nurses can play a key role for people undergoing this relatively new cancer therapy
21 Sep 2023
Don’t forget to discuss the long-term side effects of cancer therapy
Patients need to be aware of the possible effects when preparing for therapy
11 Sep 2023
Pregnancy and cancer: what you need to know and how to help
Cancer in pregnancy could become more common, here’s how you can support those affected
29 Jun 2023
Students
Should I correct patients if they mistakenly call me ‘nurse’?
Many patients won’t spot the difference between a student and a nurse
22 Jun 2023
Gastroenterology: what nursing students need to know about GI conditions and care
We ask expert nurses about caring for patients with digestive conditions
22 Mar 2023
Student finances, placements and well-being: coping with the pressures
Changes that could help students cope, plus how to seek help if you need it
09 Feb 2023
Careers
What is a Freedom to Speak Up guardian and how do I become one?
Those in the role provide crucial support for clinicians who raise concerns
14 Sep 2023
I’m new to the role of practice supervisor for students – what do I need to know?
Find out the qualities and skills you need – and how role can enhance your own practice
16 Aug 2023
What is imposter syndrome – and what can you do about it?
Imposter syndrome can erode self-confidence, but there are ways to defuse its negativity
09 Aug 2023