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Nursing student appeals to NMC for compassionate leave allowance
Emma Garner missed placement shifts to be with her ill son
09 Oct 2024
Ward manager struck off after ‘witch’ jibe and conduct and competence issues
Band 7 nurse humiliated colleagues, used foul language and made clinical errors
08 Oct 2024
Thinking of leaving the NHS – what you and your manager should do first
RCN survey reveals 45% of nursing staff are considering leaving the NHS
08 Oct 2024
Free
Nursing Live free event: what’s in it for your nursing branch?
Nursing Live on 23-24 October can help nurses and students in all specialties
07 Oct 2024
Free
Pressure ulcers: tips for avoiding preventable harm
Tissue viability nurse consultant Julie Tyrer talks about risk assessment tools
02 Oct 2024
NHS pay: delays to salary uplifts to end
Wes Streeting promises timely pay decision, but RCN wary of ‘language of austerity’
01 Oct 2024
Evidence and Practice
How to implement compassionate leadership in nursing teams
Everything you need to know to transform your team including the evidence base behind it
19 Sep 2024
Managing uncivil behaviour in the workplace
Action plan for colleagues and teams to recognise and act on workplace incivility
12 Sep 2024
Patient safety during transfers from critical care: developing and assessing a checklist
A checklist reduces incidents but a shift in workplace culture may be needed to foster...
27 Aug 2024
Practice learning experiences and preparedness of nursing students during COVID-19
Student accounts show a need to investigate the scope and timing of disaster preparation in...
13 Aug 2024
Features
Listen to this! 15 podcasts made with you in mind
Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down
05 Jul 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
01 Mar 2024
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
27 Feb 2024
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
12 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
05 Mar 2024
Opinion
Why not celebrate and share your nursing heritage story with others
The Black History Month theme of reclaiming narratives could act as a catalyst to sharing stories
24 Sep 2024
When should nursing staff refuse to treat a patient?
Our panel discusses duty and safety when it comes to racist or violent patients
24 Sep 2024
Extra shifts: would you be willing to do more to help clear the NHS backlog?
NHS staff already work over their hours, often unpaid to help cut patient waiting times
16 Aug 2024
Students
Care innovations: how to spark ideas on placement and influence change in practice
Hospital-based projects are a chance to gather evidence, present a case and improve care
28 Feb 2024
What I wish I’d known as a nursing student
Five newly registered nurses reflect on their transition from studying to practising
19 Jun 2024
Settling in as an international nursing student: tips and support
The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation
15 May 2024
Careers
Day shift only roles – what are my options if I want to ditch nights?
What to consider if you are looking for greater flexibility and work-life balance
08 Oct 2024
Nurse consultant: what does it take to reach this high-level role?
How to plan ahead to gain the skills and experience required
01 Oct 2024
Advanced nurse practitioner: a typical shift in emergency response
An ANP in primary and urgent care explains the role and the skills required
18 Sep 2024