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Hospitals set up food banks and emergency loans for nurses
RCN criticises the ‘outrageous state of affairs’ and demands fair pay for staff
Let’s tackle this taboo: nurses bid to improve care for black men with prostate cancer
Group is at increased risk of disease yet faces inequalities in post-diagnosis support
Almost half of last year’s new NMC registrants were trained overseas
NMC data has sparked concern over quick fixes and recruitment from red list countries
We’re off: NMC reveals extent of exodus from register as many leavers blame pandemic
Find out reasons why nurses say they feel forced to turn their backs on their careers
Peripheral neuropathy: how nurses can spot it and support patients
Causes, symptoms and effects, and the questions cancer nurses should ask patients
Attracting more men: is targeted recruitment key to unlocking growth in nurse numbers?
The nursing student cohort continues to be female-dominated thanks to stereotyping
Evidence and Practice
The role of spirituality in women with breast cancer: an integrative literature review
Spirituality can be an important part of a person-centred approach to care
Managing challenging conversations by telephone with people living with cancer
How a clear structure can provide information efficiently and with empathy and compassion
Developing a digital pre-assessment pathway for patients on systemic anticancer therapy
A look at the challenges to implementation and the findings of a patient feedback survey
How should nurses assess and manage pain in a person with cancer?
Exploring the personal meaning of pain for patients can help with support and treatment
Delivering personalised cancer care to enhance patients’ quality of life
With such care people can exercise choice and control over their care plan and delivery
Home denosumab self-administration: a service development project
The barriers to and facilitators of this project and the results of a patient feedback survey
Features
Bowel cancer care: a day in the life of colorectal oncology nursing teams
The highs and lows of the roles as COVID pressures continue and teams tackle the backlog
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
How a trauma-informed approach can improve gynaecological screening uptake
Gynaecological screening can be difficult for women with experience of sexual abuse
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
Common cancer medication errors and how to avoid them
Nurses should know how to reduce errors and improve patient safety
Giving bad news: tips on difficult conversations for cancer nurses
How to break bad news and provide emotional support to someone living with cancer
Opinion
Raising awareness of prostate and other cancers affecting men
Man Van project offers free health checks for men
To improve cancer outcomes there needs to be investment in nurses and healthcare staff
As the pandemic recedes, we must meet the needs of people who require cancer care
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
What to do if you’re worried you’ll struggle to pay the £120, or have missed a payment
Students
What to expect from a placement with a district nursing team
Hone your leadership, communication and clinical skills while supporting patients at home
Wanted: future nurse leaders seeking programmes made for students
We look at the schemes that nurture and develop your leadership skills from day one
Free careers fair for nursing students and newly registered nurses: book now
Online event is your chance to meet employers, join seminars, and even get a job interview
Careers
Macmillan nurses: find out about the wide range of NHS roles supported by the charity
It’s a huge force in UK cancer nursing, so could Macmillan have the right job for you?
What is a digital nurse specialist – and could it be your next role?
Implementing new technologies is about change management and prioritising patient safety
Band 7 here I come: how to prepare yourself to achieve promotion
Advice on making the jump from band 6, and questions you’re likely to face at interview