How to be assertive in the workplace – and tips for getting the tone right
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
23 Apr 2024
Expert advice
5 healthy meals tips: how to pack a lunchbox to look forward to on busy shifts
Time and money-saving advice on eating and drinking well while at work
09 Apr 2024
When a patient is dying: nurses’ role in the hours before and after death
Recognising when death is near, verifying death and providing compassionate care
26 Mar 2024
Menopause: what reasonable adjustments can I expect at work?
Most nurses will experience menopause and new guidance says employers have a duty to help
15 Mar 2024
Ramadan and how to keep energy levels up in clinical practice during a month of fasting
Tips on the best ways to minimise hunger and thirst, while making time to pray on shift
08 Mar 2024
Promoting safe care for people with epilepsy and a learning disability and/or autism
Nurses can use the new Clive Treacey Safety Checklist to support service users
07 Mar 2024
How to give your best to patients when you’re lacking motivation
Finding ways to boost morale and reaching out to peers can help you get back on track
13 Feb 2024
Redeployment: what to expect if you are asked to work in another clinical area
How and when staff may be moved, and what makes them feel supported in unfamiliar roles
30 Jan 2024
What you need to know about caring for children with epilepsy
Support can include peer group activities, school counselling and individual care plans
24 Jan 2024
IV paracetamol shortage: what you need to know
Advice on alternative routes of paracetamol administration and other pain-relieving drugs
09 Jan 2024
5 tips to help you get fit – without paying for gym membership you might struggle to use
Steps you can take to protect your mind and body from the demands of the job
02 Jan 2024
NHS staff parking: who pays, what are the rules and can I challenge charges?
Many nurses still pay to park at work, despite a lack of alternatives and rising costs
12 Dec 2023
How to reduce your chances of getting a virus at work this winter
Do your best to avoid common winter viruses by upping your infection control game
05 Dec 2023
Bedbugs: identifying an infestation and what to advise patients
How to recognise and treat the bites and reduce your risk of bedbug exposure at work
03 Nov 2023
Standardised uniforms for NHS nurses: your questions answered
The latest on England’s new staff uniforms, including objections to the colour-coding
24 Oct 2023
Suicide ‘postvention’: how to support staff after the death of a colleague
How to create a ‘suicide aware’ workplace and offer appropriate support
03 Oct 2023
Cannabis for medicinal use: when it can be prescribed and what nurses need to know
The products available and conditions for which they can be legally used
21 Sep 2023
TikTok tips: how you can use it to connect with others and share ideas
Finding content on the social media app – and sharing your own safely and professionally
19 Sep 2023