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How can I recognise and support staff with compassion fatigue?
Identifying the signs and supporting individuals and teams to increase emotional resilience
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Evidence and Practice
How can I recognise and support staff with compassion fatigue?
Identifying the signs and supporting individuals and teams to increase emotional resilience
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on front-line nurses’ professional quality of life
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Practical guidance for nurses on how to undertake reflection
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Explore the features and potential benefits of the quantum leadership style
Increasing awareness of bullying through small-scale initiatives in higher education
Enhance your understanding of workplace bullying, particularly in nurse education
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Understand the importance of organising professional development for junior nurses
Features
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Women’s reproductive health and the harms potentially linked to night shifts
When a patient won’t take their tablets: how to promote medication adherence
Why sensitively tailored conversations with patients can boost their concordance
Morale boost: leadership tips for supporting teams under pressure
How to help staff feel appreciated and heard amid unprecedented challenges
What to do if your boss has their ‘pet’ people
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How to find your voice and make it heard so you can stand out from the crowd
Finding your professional voice can help you forge your ideal career path
Hostile patients: how to deal with aggression, verbal attacks and other forms of abuse
Advice on steps to take, de-escalation tips and why incidents should never be normalised
Opinion
M is for memorable: how to harness mnemonics to help you retrieve key information, fast
Tips on using word patterns to boost recall of important clinical information and tasks
Kindness in the workplace – we all need it, but do we have time to practise it?
With many nursing staff feeling near to breaking point, acts of compassion are essential
Hot, healthy food at work: what the new NHS standards will mean for you
England’s trusts are to be held to higher standards of catering and food options
Students
How to show leadership and organisation skills as a nursing student
Students on GP placement found ‘lost’ patients who were missing out on vital diabetes care
Welcome to your placement: how a ‘hello’ pack can help students feel at home
A nurse explains her idea to improve the learning experience for students and the team
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Protecting patients and staff from infection is a fundamental part of care
Careers
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How to cope if your shift setting changes and ensure you work within your competency
Expedition nursing: an opportunity for thrill seekers to work while travelling
Job combines work with adventurous treks, sports trips or TV location shoots
Recruits from overseas: how to succeed in your career and thrive in the UK
Leading Filipino nurse shares his tips on adapting to British life and clinical practice