Benefits of group sessions for healthcare staff who support young people with cancer
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Flu and COVID vaccines: your moral duty or a personal choice?
With vaccination rates falling since the pandemic, we look at myths, policies and attitudes
06 Dec 2024
Nurses with long-COVID being ‘let down by their employers’
Survey reveals lack of support, with inadequate safeguarding of staff well-being
05 Dec 2024
Steep rise in new registrants quitting profession, as recruitment slows
Burnout blamed for ‘devastating’ surge in newly registered nurses leaving NMC register
02 Dec 2024
Addiction and substance misuse in nursing: is it a hazard of the job?
Why many hesitate to seek help with addictive behaviours – and the available support
02 Dec 2024
Partial retirement from the NHS: what looks like the best option for me?
And find out if you’re at risk of losing pension payments thanks to a rule change
29 Nov 2024
Fitness to practise backlog: NMC cannot be expected to police nurses, says new adviser
Anthony Omo, short-term adviser to the regulator, made his comments at a NMC members’ meeting
28 Nov 2024
Evidence and Practice
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
18 Nov 2024
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...
25 Oct 2024
Management of immune-related adverse events in oncology settings
Understanding the use of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy
15 Oct 2024
Delivering a pre-systemic anticancer therapy patient education session
Six areas for nurses to consider when planning pre-SACT patient education sessions
30 Sep 2024
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
12 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
05 Mar 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
01 Mar 2024
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
27 Feb 2024
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
16 Feb 2024
Opinion
How can I overcome my fears about making mistakes at work?
Tips on addressing anxiety over errors, plus how to handle them if they do occur
05 Dec 2024
‘Smart scrubs’: will your new work wardrobe help you do your job in comfort?
New NHS uniform has its critics, but perhaps it’s not such a bad idea
03 Dec 2024
Practice makes perfect: would reducing clinical placement hours be a mistake?
Placement hours are a big commitment, but they also build skills and confidence
19 Nov 2024
Students
Care innovations: how to spark ideas on placement and influence change in practice
Hospital-based projects are a chance to gather evidence, present a case and improve care
28 Feb 2024
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
17 Jul 2024
What I wish I’d known as a nursing student
Five newly registered nurses reflect on their transition from studying to practising
19 Jun 2024
Careers
So you want to be a chief nurse? First-hand advice on becoming a stand-out leader
Three chief nurses share how they overcame obstacles to achieve their career ambitions
05 Dec 2024
What does a good employer look like? Your workplace checklist
Experts advise on what to look for, from team culture and well-being support to leadership
28 Nov 2024
Stay at band 5 or move up to band 6? How to decide what’s right for you
Stepping up may mean more pay, but what are the other factors to consider?
21 Nov 2024