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How to maintain professionalism when faced with health questions outside work
09 Aug 2024
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NHS mileage rates and why no change should no longer be an option
With petrol price spikes hitting staff in certain communities extra-hard, what can be done?
16 Jul 2024
How you can take your pension and keep a salary
Find out whether a flexible retirement option, such as retire and rejoin, could be for you
09 Jul 2024
How genomics is changing patient care and what you need to know
Already used in many areas of nursing, it can offer patients more individualised treatment
04 Jun 2024
Stoma care: tips on how to support patients, dispel myths and banish stigma
Practical advice on nursing care and addressing individuals’ lifestyle concerns
21 May 2024
What are High Intensity Theatre lists and what role do nurses play in them?
So-called ‘HIT’ lists are an innovative way to tackle surgical backlogs
07 May 2024
How to be assertive in the workplace – and tips for getting the tone right
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
23 Apr 2024
5 healthy meals tips: how to pack a lunchbox to look forward to on busy shifts
Time and money-saving advice on eating and drinking well while at work
09 Apr 2024
When a patient is dying: nurses’ role in the hours before and after death
Recognising when death is near, verifying death and providing compassionate care
26 Mar 2024
Menopause: what reasonable adjustments can I expect at work?
Most nurses will experience menopause and new guidance says employers have a duty to help
15 Mar 2024
Sepsis guidance update: how do I need to change my practice?
Nurse specialist explains the importance of more targeted antibiotic use
12 Mar 2024
Ramadan and how to keep energy levels up in clinical practice during a month of fasting
Tips on the best ways to minimise hunger and thirst, while making time to pray on shift
08 Mar 2024
How to give your best to patients when you’re lacking motivation
Finding ways to boost morale and reaching out to peers can help you get back on track
13 Feb 2024
Chronic cough in adults: how the latest guidance can help you help your patient
Advice on diagnosis and assessment, red flags, complications and timely referral
31 Jan 2024
Redeployment: what to expect if you are asked to work in another clinical area
How and when staff may be moved, and what makes them feel supported in unfamiliar roles
30 Jan 2024
IV paracetamol shortage: what you need to know
Advice on alternative routes of paracetamol administration and other pain-relieving drugs
09 Jan 2024
5 tips to help you get fit – without paying for gym membership you might struggle to use
Steps you can take to protect your mind and body from the demands of the job
02 Jan 2024
NHS staff parking: who pays, what are the rules and can I challenge charges?
Many nurses still pay to park at work, despite a lack of alternatives and rising costs
12 Dec 2023