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Missed rest breaks: are you getting back the time you’re entitled to?
Staff who miss breaks should be given equivalent rest time, but often this does not occur
Agency nurses: how much do they earn – and at what cost to the NHS?
The NHS wants to cut agency spend, so we examine their pay and financial burden on services
Nurse pay around the world: how does your salary compare?
We look at the rises agreed in comparable healthcare systems and how UK salaries rate
Drug errors: how to reduce your risk of making a mistake
Steps to take to minimise your chance of causing preventable harm to a patient
Going to work in sickness and in health?
We take a look at the figures for staff sickness rates and how they compare across NHS roles
Southport attack: what I’ve learned about coping after a tragic incident
A nurse who provided care after the stabbings in Southport discusses the effects of trauma
NHS pensions: why opting out is like taking a voluntary pay cut
It may seem like a way to save money, but how much would you really be losing?
Night shifts – strategies to help you sleep better
Shift work disrupts the body clock and sleep, but there are strategies to help you cope
How to ensure the safety of people living with dementia in the ED
Checks and advice nurses can deploy to provide care and support for patients and families
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Nurse pay: how do you make your band 5 salary stretch?
With the RCN pay offer consultation due to end, we talk to four nurses about how they cope
Nursing students: why are almost 40% leaving before they qualify?
How the figures compare across the UK, and what could help stop the trend
The secrets of effective nurse leadership
Explore what makes a successful leader and which leadership style is right for you