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Are managers a big part of the racism problem in the NHS?
A landmark discrimination case ruling has sent out a strong message for cultural change
17 Apr 2023
Nursing associates: NHS success story or a staffing stop-gap?
The number in post is near 8,000, but despite this progress many still have concerns
03 Apr 2023
Are NMC proficiency standards an assault on mental health nursing?
Many worry the specialism is undermined by training that has become too generic
03 Apr 2023
Non-NHS nursing: how your pay compares and how to ask for a rise
Working outside of the NHS, pay and conditions are not ‘locked in’ and can vary widely
27 Mar 2023
NHS pay deal: what does the new offer mean for you?
What you need to know before voting yes or no, and what happens next
20 Mar 2023
Delirium: when to be worried about confusion, and what to do next
Updated guidance to help you assess patients and prevent or reduce distress
13 Mar 2023
Thinking of moving to the UK to practise? Here’s what you need to know
Practical advice on job offers, spotting scams, language tests and money issues
06 Mar 2023
Are night shifts playing havoc with your gut health? Tips to help improve it
Stomach and bowel complaints aren’t inevitable just because on you’re on nights
27 Feb 2023
Moving and handling patients safely: how to avoid pain and injury
Helping patients move is part of nursing, but injury rates are high. Tips for reducing risk
20 Feb 2023
Sharps injuries: if they’re preventable, why do they keep happening?
Tips on what to do to reduce risk, and steps to take if an accident happens
13 Feb 2023
Pain management: where to start and when to use assessment tools
How to improve your skills and confidence in managing patients’ pain
06 Feb 2023
Bias in NMC referrals: which nurses are most at risk of baseless claims?
Steps to end the clear bias in complaints against black and Asian nurses
30 Jan 2023
Fobbed off and undermined: the racist attitudes obstructing careers
How to combat the recruitment bias that holds back many black and Asian nurses
16 Jan 2023
Diogenes syndrome: how to recognise and act on signs of self-neglect in older people
Self-neglect can be associated with hoarding and other mental health problems
14 Dec 2022
Calling in sick: do fear and guilt stop you from taking time off when you’re ill?
Advice if you are worried about sickness policies, or leaving colleagues in the lurch
09 Dec 2022
Abuse of patients: what all nurses can do to help end bad practice
Advice on reporting concerns and abusive practices and the support available
02 Dec 2022
Strike action could be a defining moment for the profession – but can it succeed?
Why precedent proves nurses can win on the picket line, without losing public support
18 Nov 2022
Brain fog: causes and coping strategies from menopause to long-COVID
Top tips on coping with debilitating brain fog when you need a clear head for work
11 Nov 2022
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