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A figure wearing a protective suit and mask covered with dust standing next to a sign warning of the danger of asbestos dust
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
12 Feb 2024
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A manager chats with a nurse in a hospital ward, while behind them a patient in a hospital bed is attended by other nurses
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
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A nurse standing at a computer in a darkened room during a night shift, her face highlighted by the glow of the screen
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
17 Jan 2024
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Illustration of nursing staff standing in a line, there are visible gaps and a hand inserts a figure to fill one of them
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
15 Jan 2024
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The right questions and a non-judgemental approach can help you manage pain better
04 Dec 2023
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Understanding and addressing patients’ spiritual needs is essential to person-centred care
27 Nov 2023
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Award winner’s tips for a successful campaign to reduce PPE use and gain staff support
15 Nov 2023
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Team of the Year award winners ARC Hounslow at the RCN Nursing Awards 2023
How a nurse-led project at an addiction centre achieved micro-elimination of hepatitis C
13 Nov 2023
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Once controversial, non-medical prescribing is now commonplace – and training is in demand
30 Oct 2023
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A nurse discusses palliative care with a patient and his partner
Meeting patients’ supportive care needs is important no matter their stage of illness
17 Oct 2023
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Do you know how your personality type affects how you communicate and interact at work?
09 Oct 2023
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Flawed perceptions of the profession are common. Find out how to articulate its value
02 Oct 2023
Cancer drugs are developing at a rapid rate, but patients need to be aware of the reality
29 Sep 2023
Support from healthcare employers is key to preventing tragedies
25 Sep 2023
The NHS depends on nurses from overseas, so it’s imperative they are supported to thrive
18 Sep 2023
Expert advice on the process for creating an emergency care and treatment plan
15 Sep 2023
Grief can begin long before death, as with terminal illnesses such as dementia or cancer
11 Sep 2023
The need for better incentives and support for nursing’s next generation is pressing
28 Aug 2023

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