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Carry on nursing: older nurses explain why they have no time for retirement
Hear from four nurses who love practice too much to give it up
26 Feb 2024
Sex and relationships: how can nurses educate and support young service users?
New guidelines on relationships and sexuality offer practical advice
22 Feb 2024
How to make flexible working work for you and your team
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
19 Feb 2024
Asbestos risk for nurses: why this is not a ‘danger of the past’
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
12 Feb 2024
CQC inspections demystified: how they work and nurses’ and managers’ roles
What a Care Quality Commission visit will cover, and the support available for staff
29 Jan 2024
How to create safe discharge pathways for learning disability inpatients
Hospital teams can provide support to patients in their return to the community
23 Jan 2024
Valuing nurses: do you feel recognised at work?
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
Shift work and nurse well-being: how to combat the health risks
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
17 Jan 2024
Accept no substitutes: why swapping out nurses from the roster must not become the norm
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
15 Jan 2024
What has changed in vaccine uptake for people with learning disabilities since COVID-19?
Nurses can help make the vaccine experience a more positive one
14 Dec 2023
Spiritual care: what you need to know, whatever your practice setting
Understanding and addressing patients’ spiritual needs is essential to person-centred care
27 Nov 2023
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Greener infection prevention and control: how to take the whole team with you
Award winner’s tips for a successful campaign to reduce PPE use and gain staff support
15 Nov 2023
Nurse prescribing: where next for the profession’s quiet success story?
Once controversial, non-medical prescribing is now commonplace – and training is in demand
30 Oct 2023
Can a new training programme help fix the learning disability nurse shortage?
An innovative approach used in Plymouth could help pave the way to attracting new recruits
30 Oct 2023
How to harness self-awareness to build better working relationships and patient rapport
Do you know how your personality type affects how you communicate and interact at work?
09 Oct 2023
Why nursing is undervalued – and how to challenge perceptions
Flawed perceptions of the profession are common. Find out how to articulate its value
02 Oct 2023
Nurse suicide: what support is there for those at risk and grieving colleagues?
Support from healthcare employers is key to preventing tragedies
25 Sep 2023
We’re glad you came: how to make sure overseas recruits know they’re welcome and valued
The NHS depends on nurses from overseas, so it’s imperative they are supported to thrive
18 Sep 2023