Analysis
A guide to complementary and alternative therapies
Advice for nurses on the potential benefits and harms of such therapies for patients
15 Dec 2022
Calling in sick: do fear and guilt stop you from taking time off when you’re ill?
Advice if you are worried about sickness policies, or leaving colleagues in the lurch
09 Dec 2022
Abuse of patients: what all nurses can do to help end bad practice
Advice on reporting concerns and abusive practices and the support available
02 Dec 2022
Want to improve surgery recovery? How to use ERAS from prehab to rehab
It can improve long-term outcomes and reduce hospital stays, yet the pathway is underused
21 Nov 2022
Strike action could be a defining moment for the profession – but can it succeed?
Why precedent proves nurses can win on the picket line, without losing public support
18 Nov 2022
Brain fog: causes and coping strategies from menopause to long-COVID
Top tips on coping with debilitating brain fog when you need a clear head for work
11 Nov 2022
Tattoos and skin health: spotting signs of melanoma and treating rashes and infections
How to manage adverse reactions and what tattoos mean for early skin cancer detection
24 Oct 2022
Celebrities with cancer: how their openness can influence others
Awareness of cancer influencers’ stories can help nurses offer the best care
18 Oct 2022
Record-keeping and documentation: how to improve your practice and avoid mistakes
Advice on keeping accurate patient records, and fitting notes-writing into your shift
10 Oct 2022
Workforce vaccinations: impact of COVID-19 vaccine campaign on nurses’ views
What nurses are saying about having this year’s flu jab, and mandatory vaccination
20 Sep 2022
Nursing student attrition: what's happening to the COVID-19 cohort?
Pandemic and cost of living adding to pressures on those due to graduate
16 Sep 2022
PPE: there is more of it – but it’s still not fit for purpose, say female nurses
Nursing Standard survey finds many still struggle to get equipment that fits
02 Sep 2022
Compassionate leadership: how to make it happen in your workplace
Empathy and inclusiveness can be hard to find in the hierarchies of the NHS
26 Aug 2022
Nurses’ freedom to speak: are things better for whistleblowers in the NHS?
Improvements have been made, but work culture still needs to change
22 Aug 2022
Collective action: how nurse power can effect change in working conditions
Nurses acting together can achieve success that has significant implications
19 Aug 2022
Cancer treatment backlog: what’s gone wrong and how to fix it
New initiatives ease pressures in some areas, but coordinated action is key in the long-term
10 Aug 2022
Medication errors: how to avoid them and what to do if you make one
Advice on common mistakes, their potential consequences and methods to improve safety
08 Aug 2022
Salary sacrifice purchases: things to consider before signing up
It may seem like a lifeline, but the option can increase financial difficulties for some
25 Jul 2022