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What changes at work would boost nurses’ morale? We asked them
Nursing Standard readers responded on Twitter – and here's what they told us
Is the delay on nurses’ pay part of a government game plan?
RCN brands government failure to submit its evidence on next year’s pay ‘disgusting’
Lucy Letby: ‘nurse injected air into baby’s stomach in third attempt to kill her’
Prosecution alleges neonatal nurse would go on finally to kill infant in a matter of days
Nurses deliver petition to Downing Street demanding better pay
Petition with more than 100,000 signatures urges Rishi Sunak to address NHS workforce crisis
‘Sacking nurses bill’ moves a step closer to becoming law
MPs approve anti-strike bill that could see nurses and other key workers facing the sack
Calls to cut ‘exorbitant’ immigration fees to keep overseas nurses
Thousands of people sign petition urging government to reduce indefinite leave to remain fees
Evidence and Practice
Supporting people to manage nutrition throughout their cancer journey
Possible interventions to manage nutrition-related issues and improve quality of life
Audit of ANP-led care of the person prescribed oral anticancer medicines
How an ANP-led oncology service improved care for adults receiving oral anti-cancer medicines
Rapid dental deterioration after radiotherapy for oral cancer: a case report
Increase your knowledge of the oral side effects of radiotherapy to the head and neck region
Developing evidence-based standards for the administration of oral anti-cancer medicines
Enhance your knowledge of the safe administration of oral anti-cancer medicines
Managing the nutritional status of people with oesophagogastric cancer
A literature review of research on patients’ experiences following an oesophagectomy
How can I help people receiving cancer treatments report neutropenic sepsis earlier?
Promoting trusting relationships and using available resources can help conquer patient fear
Features
Working nights and trying for a baby: is your shift pattern reducing your fertility?
Women’s reproductive health and the harms potentially linked to night shifts
When a patient won’t take their tablets: how to promote medication adherence
Why sensitively tailored conversations with patients can boost their concordance
Morale boost: leadership tips for supporting teams under pressure
How to help staff feel appreciated and heard amid unprecedented challenges
What to do if your boss has their ‘pet’ people
Favouritism is too often a feature of nursing teams – but here’s how you can change that
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
Hostile patients: how to deal with aggression, verbal attacks and other forms of abuse
Advice on steps to take, de-escalation tips and why incidents should never be normalised
Opinion
M is for memorable: how to harness mnemonics to help you retrieve key information, fast
Tips on using word patterns to boost recall of important clinical information and tasks
Kindness in the workplace – we all need it, but do we have time to practise it?
With many nursing staff feeling near to breaking point, acts of compassion are essential
I received a parking fine while on duty – should I appeal?
Our helpful guide to dealing with penalty charges for work-related stops
Students
What a career in community nursing really looks like – and where to start
QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman shares tips and resources in this helpful video
Welcome to your placement: how a ‘hello’ pack can help students feel at home
A nurse explains her idea to improve the learning experience for students and the team
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Protecting patients and staff from infection is a fundamental part of care
Careers
Finding your voice as a newly registered nurse: tips and advice
Learn how to speak up to advocate for patients and establish yourself as a professional
TV nurses: why being in a hospital documentary can show you and your team in a new light
How to get a job on set, and why medical programmes are a welcome spotlight on practice
Virtual wards: what are they and what do they mean for different nursing roles?
Services combine remote, hands-on and holistic nursing care – with new roles to match