Expert advice
What nurses’ strikes will mean for those who didn’t vote for them
How action will work and how those providing life-preserving care can cross picket lines
29 Nov 2022
Can a cuppa help prevent dehydration – or is there such a thing as too much tea?
There is some confusion over whether it improves patient hydration and has health benefits
15 Nov 2022
Language tests for overseas nurses: how are the rules changing?
What the NMC’s new requirements will mean for internationally-trained staff
08 Nov 2022
Child-to-parent abuse: what it is and what to do if you suspect it
How to listen to, support and empower families to seek help
02 Nov 2022
Help with the cost of living: the discounts available to nurses and students
From food shopping to eating out, find out what’s on offer and if you’re eligible
01 Nov 2022
Winter ready: infection prevention and control measures to take now
Getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are top of the list of actions you can take
27 Oct 2022
Mental health apps: recommending the best one for a patient or service user
How to select a clinically approved, evidence-based app from the thousands available
26 Oct 2022
NHS pensions: how the October 2022 changes will affect your income and retirement
Will the next stage of the pensions overhaul leave an ill-timed dent in your pay packet?
20 Oct 2022
Post-incident debriefing: how to demonstrate your professionalism and empathy
Tips on adapting your communication to send the right signals, and why reassurance is key
19 Oct 2022
Fireworks, sparklers and bonfire injuries: treatment advice and how to promote safety
Tips to share on preventing harm, particularly to children, and what to do in case of burns
18 Oct 2022
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know
Our guide explains the rules on the poll and its potential impact on pay
10 Oct 2022
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
20 Sep 2022
What happens when someone makes a complaint about you: a step-by step guide for nurses
Take some of the stress out of the process by finding out what to expect at every stage
13 Sep 2022
Flu vaccine: who is included in this year’s programme and how it will work
The UK Health Security Agency has issued fresh guidance for the coming 2022-23 flu season
06 Sep 2022
Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money
What you need to know if you are taking on work that is not part of your normal role
09 Aug 2022
Medical records: am I allowed to look at my own notes at work?
What the law says about accessing your records, plus your rights of access
19 Jul 2022
Issuing fit notes: what does the change in legislation mean for nurses?
All you need to know about written statements on fitness for work, plus the training required
06 Jul 2022
Polio: why it is in the news and how nurses can safeguard children
Nurses are urged to check if patients and their children are vaccinated
05 Jul 2022