Opinion
Support nurses to stay on at work, don’t ask retirees to return
Think before you speak: how to professionally go public with personal views
M is for memorable: how to harness mnemonics to help you retrieve key information, fast
Comment
Support nurses to stay on at work, don’t ask retirees to return
Amid an NHS staffing crisis, the focus should be on retention, not retired staff
M is for memorable: how to harness mnemonics to help you retrieve key information, fast
Tips on using word patterns to boost recall of important clinical information and tasks
Kindness in the workplace – we all need it, but do we have time to practise it?
With many nursing staff feeling near to breaking point, acts of compassion are essential
What I have learnt about supporting bereaved families
Models of care must be flexible to reach those in most need of support
Let’s find common ground to end nurses’ strikes
Health minister Maria Caulfield wants talks on pay, conditions and workload to continue
What battle-weary nurses need right now is the certainty staffing ratios would bring
NHS is crying out for nurse-to-patient ratios as part of a system-wide workforce plan
Expert advice
Think before you speak: how to professionally go public with personal views
Advice on how and when nurses are safe to reveal personal or political opinions in public
I received a parking fine while on duty – should I appeal?
Our helpful guide to dealing with penalty charges for work-related stops
Hot, healthy food at work: what the new NHS standards will mean for you
England’s trusts are to be held to higher standards of catering and food options
Moral injury: what to do if are affected by it, and how to reduce the risk
Being forced to make decisions that go against your morals can take an emotional toll
Menopause: guidance on support for NHS staff who are struggling with symptoms
NHS advice marks a cultural shift to foster openness and improve women’s working lives
Mandatory learning disability and autism training: what you can expect
Oliver McGowan programme aims to address health inequalities and prevent avoidable deaths
Editorial
Why holistic and person-centred care is vital for people living with cancer
People with cancer need to talk about their needs and concerns and have more input in care
Why we need to end the stigma around cancer
After the COVID-19 pandemic a greater focus on hard-to-reach groups is vital
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
Welcome to the new normal
Perhaps among the few positive effects of the pandemic is the enhanced status of nurses
Despite COVID-19 cancer nurses continue to do all they can for their patients
Caring, courageous and innovative work goes on amid the fear and grief
Be aware of the effect language and phrases can have on cancer patients
Healthcare professionals share their experiences as cancer patients
Your views
Readers panel: do nurses have a duty to set an example to patients and quit smoking?
Public Health England head of digital strategy Mary Black, who lost her father and grandfather to smoking-related diseases, has urged nurses who smoke to lead by example and kick the habit. Nursing Standard readers have their say.
Forum Focus: an unpalatable read
‘Delayed cancer surgery’ is making headlines yet again – but that's not the whole story
Forum Focus: how you can influence evidence-based guidance
Cancer nurses can contribute to policy development, such as the consultation on the drugs fund
Forum Focus: raising awareness of breast cancer
October turns pink to raise awareness of breast cancer
Voluntary rules will not stem the obesity epidemic
Without prompt action, obesity could cause 670,000 new cases of cancer in the UK in the next two decades, warns Cancer Research UK.
Reviews
Book review: Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care
Assistant professor Vineeth Joseph reviews Psychosocial issues in Palliative Care
Book review: Death and the Elephant
Nurse consultant Natalie Doyle reviews a life-affirming memoir
Book review: Anti Cancer Living
Chemotherapy nurse consultant Catherine Oakley reviews Anti Cancer Living
Book review: The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
Maria Leadbeater reviews The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
Book review: Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Community liaison nurse team leader Kate Law reviews the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Book review: Abbreviated MRI of the Breast: A Practical Guide
Informative reference book written from a US perspective