This is not about more responsibility, but recognition, and it will bring real change
Opinion
This is a once-in-a-generation chance of a salary structure that is fair to the profession
Fast-track programme for nursing associates is on the way. We ask readers what they think
Comment
Staff in acute and social care settings need to be enabled to work together
Without better recognition, increased responsibility amounts to a devalued workforce
Nurses often have ideas to improve care, yet too often they’re not heard
The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for
An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post
Expert advice
Meal planning and prep to boost your nutrition on demanding shifts
You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too
Facing redundancy can be disconcerting, and for NHS nursing staff it comes with critical pension considerations. If you are an active member in the NHS Pension Scheme on the date...
Your role in the process, whether testifying for a colleague, employer or in your own case
Opting out of NHS pension if money is tight is turning your back on future income
Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control
Editorial
This is a once-in-a-generation chance of a salary structure that is fair to the profession
Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures
Given disgust at the 2026-27 pay award, it’s clear there’s still a way to go
Here’s yet more evidence that enabling nurses benefits patients – and the bottom line
What nurses in the NHS need is a fully funded and efficient job evaluation process
Why the plight of staff in one unit is sadly all too relatable for so many
Your views
Fast-track programme for nursing associates is on the way. We ask readers what they think
Can staff be kept safe in a way that doesn’t undermine workplace equality?
Dresses in nursing may seem old hat to many, but tradition has its fans too
Some employers fund staff beverages, others don’t – but taking it away can dent morale
Misconduct may be relevant to fitness to practise cases, within limits, say our panel
Case of one nurse’s NMC suspension raises issue of working beyond your contracted hours
Reviews
This frank and bold text sets out to dispel assumptions and fill a much-needed gap in health communication literature
A useful, well-written book primarily aimed at less experienced supervisors and supervisees. It would be most suited to busy mental health professionals seeking an up-to-date and...
Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Snowball in a Blizzard: The Tricky Problem of Uncertainty in Medicine
Individual stories that will resonate with those who experience pain are included in this book, which is a refreshing and easy read while tackling a wide topic in an informative...
The blurb on the back cover says this book is for nurses and other professionals in mental health practice, but the contents are clearly directed towards nursing students
Useful activities to help boost confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing in older people
