Analysis
Flu and COVID vaccines: your moral duty or a personal choice?
With vaccination rates falling since the pandemic, we look at myths, policies and attitudes
Addiction and substance misuse in nursing: is it a hazard of the job?
Why many hesitate to seek help with addictive behaviours – and the available support
Partial retirement from the NHS: what looks like the best option for me?
And find out if you’re at risk of losing pension payments thanks to a rule change
Nurses’ uniforms then and now: how do they reflect the role?
The changing image and impact of the profession, from the era of caps and aprons to scrubs
Managing menopause as a nurse: symptoms and support at work
Ways to make it more manageable, and what nurse employers can do to help
The best workplaces for nurses: which NHS trusts are on top?
What nursing and other staff say about the best places to work in the health service
Back, arm and neck pain: what to do if you have it, or prevent it if you haven’t
Advice on using safe moving and handling techniques and the right equipment
Sepsis: signs and symptoms to be aware of and look out for in adults and children
We look at how deadly sepsis is, who it affects, and how nurses can spot signs and symptoms
Agency nurses: why are some staff suspicious and even hostile towards them?
Temporary staff are essential in the NHS, yet it’s a career choice that can carry stigma
How much money does a nursing student need to live on?
What amount do they need, how much financial support do they get – and is it enough?
Sickness absence: what to expect from a formal meeting
Find out how to prepare and how to get support to help you return to work
Using paracetamol to treat fever: why it’s not always the answer
Administering paracetamol is not always appropriate and can mask serious infection