Pay offer: how it breaks down and what nurses need to know
Met with a decision to ballot on industrial action, NHS offer is among most complicated ever
21 Jul 2022
Analysis
‘Smoke-free’ NHS sites: how support for patients and staff can make it a reality
On-site cessation teams, staff programmes and e-cigarette use are all part of the solution
18 Jul 2022
Using instant messaging apps at work: what are the advantages and risks?
Advice on using services such as WhatsApp safely in healthcare settings
15 Jul 2022
What to do if you suspect a fracture in the ED
Failing to spot a fracture can be serious, so nurses need to know what to look for
14 Jul 2022
How to stay cool at work in the hot weather
Tips that can help you maintain hydration, conserve energy and cope with menopause symptoms
08 Jul 2022
Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed
Two tragic deaths were the catalyst for the programmes to improve skills, support and care
04 Jul 2022
Period policies: why every workplace should have one to support staff
Creating healthy workplaces with from menstruation to menopause
01 Jul 2022
Why are nurses more likely to be bullied than other NHS staff?
Advice for staff when faced with a toxic culture that poses a risk to them and patient care
13 Jun 2022
RCN congress 2022: how does it work, and what’s on the agenda this year?
Financial hardship, overwork and compassion fatigue are among the issues for debate
30 May 2022
Pressure to work overtime: how to say no and prioritise work-life balance
If you’re working extra hours it may well be unpaid – and it may well be damaging your health
16 May 2022
Sepsis: how to read the signs and avoid wrong assumptions
Detection of sepsis has improved but if missed it can be fatal
13 May 2022
When a patient dies: providing compassionate care and support
How to maintain dignity and privacy, support families and protect your own well-being
06 May 2022
Flexible working: have the new rules made a difference for nurses?
What you told our survey about why it matters, making requests and support from managers
25 Apr 2022
Secrets of a festival nurse: how to find the perfect role at the best events this summer
If you love music and the great outdoors, why not consider working as a festival nurse?
04 Apr 2022
Unexplained events: why do so many nurses have a spooky story to tell?
From spirits in the sluice to angels in the ED, do nurses’ ghost tales have a wider purpose?
25 Mar 2022
Your next pay rise: find out what to expect from NHS negotiations
As the cost of living soars, we guide you though the next steps in the 2022-23 pay deal
18 Mar 2022
Wearing religious emblems: your right to choose or your employer’s right to regulate?
When a cross, hijab or kara may be allowed under uniform policy – and when they might not
07 Mar 2022
Free
Do you dream of handing in your notice to the NHS – and what would persuade you to stay?
Employers need to listen to nurses to understand why they are leaving in large numbers
04 Mar 2022