Managers using FtP as a weapon: nurses punished for speaking out
Whistleblowers say the fitness to practise process is being weaponised by NHS managers
20 Jan 2025
Analysis
Violence against nurses: how often are perpetrators punished?
Your job puts you at increased risk. We look at what to do if abuse happens
17 Jan 2025
Managing your money in 2025: the 5 changes you need to know about
Experts’ advice on how to stay on top of your personal finances
13 Jan 2025
Period tracking and nursing shifts: managing your cycle at work
Noting the way your body responds to help plan for changes in mood, confidence and energy
06 Jan 2025
Gifts from patients: nurses given cash, ovens and even named in wills
Well-meaning gestures and presents and what to do with them
16 Dec 2024
Fitness to practise process – what is the true cost to nurses?
We review how long it takes and how much it costs, not just financially but emotionally
13 Dec 2024
NHS pay: can nurses expect a better deal in 2025?
After a frustrating year, we consider what needs to change to secure a fairer pay deal
09 Dec 2024
Flu and COVID vaccines: your moral duty or a personal choice?
With vaccination rates falling since the pandemic, we look at myths, policies and attitudes
06 Dec 2024
Alcohol and drug use: can harmful behaviour put your job at risk?
The NMC urges registrants not to ignore a problem – find out what support is available
02 Dec 2024
Partial retirement from the NHS: what looks like the best option for me?
And find out if you’re at risk of losing pension payments thanks to a rule change
29 Nov 2024
Nurses’ uniforms then and now: how do they reflect the role?
The changing image and impact of the profession, from the era of caps and aprons to scrubs
25 Nov 2024
Managing menopause as a nurse: symptoms and support at work
Ways to make it more manageable, and what nurse employers can do to help
22 Nov 2024
The best workplaces for nurses: which NHS trusts are on top?
What nursing and other staff say about the best places to work in the health service
15 Nov 2024
Back, arm and neck pain: what to do if you have it, or prevent it if you haven’t
Advice on using safe moving and handling techniques and the right equipment
11 Nov 2024
Sepsis: signs and symptoms to be aware of and look out for in adults and children
We look at how deadly sepsis is, who it affects, and how nurses can spot signs and symptoms
08 Nov 2024
Agency nurses: why are some staff suspicious and even hostile towards them?
Temporary staff are essential in the NHS, yet it’s a career choice that can carry stigma
04 Nov 2024
Sickness absence: what to expect from a formal meeting
Find out how to prepare and how to get support to help you return to work
28 Oct 2024
Using paracetamol to treat fever: why it’s not always the answer
Administering paracetamol is not always appropriate and can mask serious infection
21 Oct 2024