How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the world
03 Dec 2021
Analysis
Moving on: how to give notice with grace and not burn your bridges
The pandemic prompted many staff to rethink their careers. Here’s how to plan and do it well
26 Nov 2021
No gimmicks or empty gestures: the well-being support staff really need
Tea tents are no use if you can’t take a tea break; initiatives should start with the basics
22 Nov 2021
Alcohol and substance misuse among nurses: overcoming fear and stigma to ask for help
Pandemic pressures have contributed to problems for many, but support is available
19 Nov 2021
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination: what you need to know, and could the flu jab be next?
How the rule change will affect you, plus addressing vaccine hesitancy
12 Nov 2021
When a patient asks for help to die: what the law says, plus how to respond
With debate continuing over changing the law on assisted dying, here’s what you need to know
08 Nov 2021
Periods at work: is nurses’ health at risk through long shifts and lack of breaks?
Nurses face discomfort and anxiety because menstrual health is not a workplace priority
29 Oct 2021
Dying at home: not enough community staff to support a good death, nurses say
Survey highlights ‘perfect storm’ of too few staff and more end of life care at home
27 Oct 2021
Lone working: safety measures to support nurses at risk of abuse or attack
Nurses who work alone are particularly vulnerable. Here’s how teams can prioritise safety
15 Oct 2021
How to help patients get a better night’s sleep in hospital
Sleep is vital for good health and recovery, but wards are not always the most restful places
11 Oct 2021
Have you ever been ‘Datixed’? How to end weaponised incident reporting
Bullying and back-covering is leading to inappropriate ‘safety’ reports in the NHS
08 Oct 2021
Making change happen: how to introduce fresh ideas and bring your colleagues with you
Implement and sustain your vision with maximum collaboration and minimum stress
01 Oct 2021
Violence against nurses: why do so many attacks go unreported?
How to support colleagues, increase reporting and response to incidents
27 Sep 2021
Personalised care: how to prioritise shared decision-making in your practice
Practical steps you can take to make this key NHS goal part of everyday patient care
24 Sep 2021
Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
13 Sep 2021
12-hour shifts: love them or loathe them?
Compressed working hours may afford you more time off, but pose questions about safety
10 Sep 2021
Compassion in nursing: how to develop and maintain your skills
It’s an essential part of nursing, but should extend beyond patient care to self-care
06 Sep 2021
Remote working: how to use communication skills to improve team cohesion and well-being
Some systems set up to keep in touch during the pandemic are here to stay
03 Sep 2021