Analysis
How to spot the warning signs for respiratory illness in children
With a resurgence in traditional respiratory infections, curiosity about symptoms is key
14 Feb 2023
Sharps injuries: if they’re preventable, why do they keep happening?
Tips on what to do to reduce risk, and steps to take if an accident happens
13 Feb 2023
Pain management: where to start and when to use assessment tools
How to improve your skills and confidence in managing patients’ pain
06 Feb 2023
Bias in NMC referrals: which nurses are most at risk of baseless claims?
Steps to end the clear bias in complaints against black and Asian nurses
30 Jan 2023
Deterioration: spotting the signs and escalating care on a pressured shift
Tools and advice to help teams ensure patients are monitored effectively
23 Jan 2023
Fobbed off and undermined: the racist attitudes obstructing careers
How to combat the recruitment bias that holds back many black and Asian nurses
16 Jan 2023
Calling in sick: do fear and guilt stop you from taking time off when you’re ill?
Advice if you are worried about sickness policies, or leaving colleagues in the lurch
09 Dec 2022
Scarlet fever and Group A strep: what you need to know
Alarm over Group A strep has prompted an alert and appeals to nurses to be extra vigilant
09 Dec 2022
Abuse of patients: what all nurses can do to help end bad practice
Advice on reporting concerns and abusive practices and the support available
02 Dec 2022
Hot debriefs: what every emergency nurse should know
A five-minute team debrief after a difficult case can help protect staff well-being
22 Nov 2022
Strike action could be a defining moment for the profession – but can it succeed?
Why precedent proves nurses can win on the picket line, without losing public support
18 Nov 2022
Brain fog: causes and coping strategies from menopause to long-COVID
Top tips on coping with debilitating brain fog when you need a clear head for work
11 Nov 2022
Record-keeping and documentation: how to improve your practice and avoid mistakes
Advice on keeping accurate patient records, and fitting notes-writing into your shift
10 Oct 2022
Workforce vaccinations: impact of COVID-19 vaccine campaign on nurses’ views
What nurses are saying about having this year’s flu jab, and mandatory vaccination
20 Sep 2022
Nursing student attrition: what's happening to the COVID-19 cohort?
Pandemic and cost of living adding to pressures on those due to graduate
16 Sep 2022
Emergency department falls: assessing patients who are vulnerable
Risk factors to look for to help prevent falls in hospital
14 Sep 2022
PPE: there is more of it – but it’s still not fit for purpose, say female nurses
Nursing Standard survey finds many still struggle to get equipment that fits
02 Sep 2022
Compassionate leadership: how to make it happen in your workplace
Empathy and inclusiveness can be hard to find in the hierarchies of the NHS
26 Aug 2022