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Identifying and supporting men who experience paternal postnatal depression
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COVID death-in service compensation: do you know anyone who’s still missing out on help?
Uptake of cash assistance scheme for nurses’ dependents lags behind pandemic death toll
Night shifts: will you get paid for lost hour as clocks go forward?
Check with your employer about pay this weekend, and read tips for better sleep after shifts
Menopause: nurses need specialist training to recognise mental health risks
The impact of menopause on mental health is not being routinely considered, finds inquiry
Partygate: ‘If Boris Johnson were a nurse, he’d be struck off’
Nurses voice their anger about former PM’s evidence to parliament about pandemic gatherings
Lucy Letby trial: doctors demanded CCTV cameras at neonatal unit
Senior doctors resisted nurse’s return to duties unless CCTV installed, court hears
Nurse retention: would a bonus scheme make you stay?
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust exploring ‘premium retention payment’ scheme
Evidence and Practice
Identifying and supporting men who experience paternal postnatal depression
Nurses can help new fathers by being alert symptoms and signposting them to further support...
Exploring mental health nurses’ experiences of assaults in inpatient settings
Nurses talk about patient violence in a review that looks at strategies to address the issue
Mental illness: why is cardiometabolic risk monitoring important?
Tips for nurses on monitoring cardiometabolic risk in people taking antipsychotic medications
Borderline personality disorder: community-based crisis intervention
How a mental health trust undertook a ‘managing distress pathway’ pilot project
Using personalised music to enhance the well-being of people with dementia
Listening to music can reduce symptoms such as agitation in people with dementia
Professional self-disclosure and supportive relationships with foster carers
How approaches to self-disclosure changed during the shift to remote working during COVID-19
Features
Professional boundaries: when nurse-patient relationships become over-friendly
How off-duty messages or interactions with patients could have serious consequences
Overworked and planning to leave – but what will it take to make you stay?
What some employers are doing, and the practical steps others can take to keep staff
On the verge of burnout? Seven signs to look for and how to cope
Positive steps nurses can take to help reduce risk and enhance your work-life balance
DNACPR: a step-by-step guide to clinical decision-making from Resuscitation Council UK
Advice from experts to help you navigate the complex legal and ethical issues
Terminal agitation: how to deal with distressing symptoms at the end of life
Advice on treating agitation, supporting families and coping with difficult patient deaths
How nurses can better support people like me living with bipolar
Bipolar UK peer support officer on her personal experiences of the condition
Opinion
Raising concerns: would you be reluctant to challenge a doctor?
Professional and personal barriers can get in the way of effective communication
NHS national uniform will soon be sewn up – so will the new scrubs make your job easier?
Workwear has been designed with staff input, and (spoiler alert) we hope you like blue
Nurse managers and leaders – how can we ensure they are synonymous?
Understanding of compassionate leadership is vital in manager roles, but not always present
Students
Student-led wards: can they help boost your clinical skills and confidence?
Collaborative learning puts students at the forefront of decision-making
A well-being app for your nursing course: ShinyMind for students
New version of the popular app will focus on the challenges of nursing studies
Climate emergency: how nursing students can lead greener practice
How to share your knowledge of greener practice with the whole nursing team
Careers
Considering defence nursing? Here’s what you need to know
You can also learn first hand – and earn money – by joining the reserves or MoD bank
Nurse talent managers in the NHS: what does this relatively new role involve?
Established to attract, retain and develop staff, these roles are a great career move too
How mentoring can help overseas nurses reach senior roles
A programme supporting Filipino nurses, plus tips for getting the most out of mentoring