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Should I say sorry? How to handle complaints – and how to learn from them
While patient feedback can be difficult to hear, showing empathy may help resolve issues
07 Dec 2020
Elective care backlog: the struggle to catch up and stay COVID-free
Teams are innovating ways to cut planned surgery waiting lists amid the second wave
27 Nov 2020
2020 – a year like no other for the world in general and nurses in particular
Nurses reflect on how COVID-19 has changed what they do, and how they can shape the future
20 Nov 2020
‘Flashbacks and depression’: depleted nurses talk about their health as cases surge
Many nurses report that their health has yet to recover after the COVID-19 first wave
13 Nov 2020
Menopause at work: managing hot flushes and PPE
The workplace changes that can minimise discomfort for staff with menopause symptoms
16 Oct 2020
Nurses with long-COVID: why pacing yourself when back at work is essential
Staff struggling to recover from coronavirus need the support of employers – and colleagues
02 Oct 2020
The fitness to practise process demystified: what every nurse and manager needs to know
FtP referral is distressing, but understanding what to expect can help you feel prepared
11 Sep 2020
Has your COVID-19 experience made you rethink your nursing career?
Nursing Standard survey reveals the pandemic’s wider impact on nurse retention
28 Aug 2020
When COVID-19 started, CPD almost stopped
Nurses share their concerns about missed training and learning, but also highlight innovation
21 Aug 2020
Nursing students: here’s how your training will look in the new academic year
Post-pandemic peak, universities plan to continue with initiatives such as online lessons
24 Jul 2020
What happens to all the nurse well-being support and the wobble rooms now?
COVID-19: Not all employers will be keeping staff hubs open and parking free
21 Jul 2020
COVID-19: how nurse managers are dealing with the psychological toll of the pandemic
Senior nurses have stepped up to the challenges, but trusts need to support them
15 Jul 2020
COVID-19: how can we protect BAME nurses during the crisis?
The pandemic has disproportionately affected BAME people and the NHS has been slow to react
19 May 2020
Inside NHS Nightingale: a nurse's diary
A volunteer's account of her shift at the critical care temporary hospital in London
11 May 2020
COVID-19: the steps to take when your shift ends to stay safe at home
Online sources list rigorous steps to take– but what do the experts say?
22 Apr 2020
COVID-19: nurses say they are not getting adequate PPE
A survey by Nursing Standard finds front-line staff fear for their lives
10 Apr 2020
COVID-19: a guide to the big issues for nurses
Frequently asked questions on issues such as self-isolation, sick pay and redeployment
02 Apr 2020
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COVID-19 emergency register for nurses: how it will work in practice
UPDATED Final-year nursing students and ex-registrants to be deployed to boost the workforce
27 Mar 2020