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Staying cool and comfortable at work: the challenges of PPE
Innovations in uniform design are making COVID-19 care requirements a bit more bearable
16 Apr 2021
Older people with urgent care needs: new advice will aid clinical decision-making
Updated guidance aims to help minimise hospital stays and spot the signs of frailty
09 Apr 2021
Caring for trans and non-binary people: overcoming the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
How to address inequitable treatment and improve communication with patients
05 Mar 2021
COVID-19 vaccination for people with cancer: what you need to know
We answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccinations for people with cancer
01 Feb 2021
COVID-19 cardiac complications: counting the long-term cost
The virus has been linked to heart damage, but has also disrupted care across the specialty
15 Jan 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out: what you need to know
Nurses are playing a leading role in the mass vaccination programme
08 Jan 2021
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: what to say to allay patients’ concerns
Not everyone trusts the coronavirus vaccine – but advice from nurses can change minds
21 Dec 2020
Can virtual placements compare? The realities of blended learning during COVID-19
Nursing courses moved classes online amid the pandemic, but some changes might stay
14 Dec 2020
Should I say sorry? How to handle complaints – and how to learn from them
While patient feedback can be difficult to hear, showing empathy may help resolve issues
07 Dec 2020
Cancer care and COVID-19: how services have adapted to the challenges
Numbers of people starting cancer treatment are now on the increase
02 Dec 2020
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COVID-19: end of life care and the lessons of the first wave
Marie Curie-Nursing Standard survey highlights the emotional toll of the pandemic on nurses
21 Oct 2020
How nurses helped shape the NHS’s latest cancer hospital into something incredible
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool opened its doors
14 Oct 2020
Cancer care: how can nurses help reduce inequalities faced by BAME patients?
Cancer patient experience research commissioned by NHS England reveals ‘deeply disturbing’...
03 Aug 2020
What will the ‘new normal’ look like for nursing?
COVID-19 is going to be with us for a while – as are some of the related changes to care
10 Jul 2020
Nurse pay: will the ‘clap for carers’ sentiment mean anything come negotiation time?
The government now has a chance to reflect the nation’s gratitude in its pay awards
19 Jun 2020
COVID-19: the steps to take when your shift ends to stay safe at home
Online sources list rigorous steps to take– but what do the experts say?
22 Apr 2020
COVID-19: nurses say they are not getting adequate PPE
A survey by Nursing Standard finds front-line staff fear for their lives
10 Apr 2020
COVID-19: a guide to the big issues for nurses
Frequently asked questions on issues such as self-isolation, sick pay and redeployment
02 Apr 2020