Workplace aggression: how to handle difficult colleagues and when to raise concerns
What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour is affecting morale and patient care
07 Nov 2022
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Sleep deprived? How to get a good rest, whatever your shift pattern
Find out what aids good sleep, whether you’re working nights or days
04 Nov 2022
Challenging clinical decisions: how to raise concerns about care
It can be difficult to question senior colleagues. Find out how to do it well
31 Oct 2022
Gloves off: how to implement greener infection control with one small change
RCN Nursing Award winner Robert Vicente’s tips on cutting waste while maintaining safety
21 Oct 2022
When patients withhold facts: how to spot untruths and encourage openness
‘White lies’ can jeopardise care, but they may just be a way to avoid judgement
17 Oct 2022
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Advance care planning: my tips for supporting patients in end of life decision-making
Our 2022 Patient’s Choice Award winner champions choice and communication to empower patients
14 Oct 2022
Nurse well-being: practical support for your own and colleagues’ mental health
Advice and help as workplace pressures and the cost-of-living crisis hit home
12 Sep 2022
The therapeutic relationship: how rapport with patients aids shared decision-making
In an overstretched NHS, the nurse-patient relationship is more important than ever
29 Jul 2022
Children and smacking: what changes to the law mean for your practice
Where each UK country stands, and how to respond if you see a child smacked by an adult
07 Jul 2022
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
22 Apr 2022
How to improve nurse-patient communication in the emergency department
ED nurses must be adaptable when communicating with often distressed people
31 Mar 2022
Inflammatory bowel disease: what it is and how tailored care can improve quality of life
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be debilitating – find out how to support patients
28 Mar 2022
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COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
10 Mar 2022
Patient deterioration: combining skills, knowledge and gut feeling in decision-making
Experienced nurses share what they have learned about managing acutely ill patients
18 Feb 2022
Apps, coaching and healthy food options at work: weight management support for nurses
Resources that can help you change how you think about food and lose weight while you sleep
28 Jan 2022
Living with. . . self-harm
A nurse discusses her own experiences to help others give effective, non-judgemental care
13 Dec 2021
Sexual exploitation of children: how to raise concerns
NSPCC warns of a rise in cases of child exploitation during the pandemic
16 Sep 2021
Sickle cell crisis: step-by-step advice on spotting the signs and how to respond
Lack of knowledge of the blood disorder is common. Find out how to help your patients
12 Jul 2021