Analysis
Why are students turning away from nursing courses?
Promises of a rewarding career fail to halt a decline in applicants for nursing courses
How to encourage nurses to rethink resigning
From flexible working options to stay conversations, how line managers can retain nurses
Trauma at work: do you get the help you need to recover from distressing incidents?
With nurses at heightened risk of PTSD, team support and trauma management are essential
How you can help cancer patients cope with anxiety over treatment and its side effects
Nurses play a crucial role in providing reassurance through support and personalised care
What will the nurse pay offer for 2024-25 look like?
We look at when the process will get started – and whether further strike action is likely
Carry on nursing: older nurses explain why they have no time for retirement
Hear from four nurses who love practice too much to give it up
How to make flexible working work for you and your team
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
Asbestos risk for nurses: why this is not a ‘danger of the past’
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
Valuing nurses: do you feel recognised at work?
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
Shift work and nurse well-being: how to combat the health risks
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
Accept no substitutes: why swapping out nurses from the roster must not become the norm
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
Effective communication: how to talk to patients about pain
The right questions and a non-judgemental approach can help you manage pain better