Pay reviews: what’s holding nursing back and what’s next after 20 years of AfC?
Unions are divided over the best way to overhaul Agenda for Change and boost retention
22 Apr 2024
Analysis
Advanced nursing practice: is it under attack and, if so, why?
The role is often misunderstood – as highlighted in the debate over physician associates
15 Apr 2024
Teamwork: how it can boost your confidence, reduce errors, and make you a better nurse
Positive culture and leadership helps you and your colleagues strive for a shared purpose
08 Apr 2024
Common payroll issues: how to keep track and resolve errors
Pay can fluctuate and it is important to report discrepancies – including overpayments
05 Apr 2024
What every nurse in the NHS needs to know about the pension scheme overhaul
How you might be affected – plus a warning to anyone thinking of opting out
02 Apr 2024
The (quiet) steps you can take to help inpatients get a good night’s sleep
Find out about measures that minimise disturbance at night – but don’t mean extra workload
01 Apr 2024
Why are students turning away from nursing courses?
Promises of a rewarding career fail to halt a decline in applicants for nursing courses
25 Mar 2024
How to encourage nurses to rethink resigning
From flexible working options to stay conversations, how line managers can retain nurses
18 Mar 2024
Trauma at work: do you get the help you need to recover from distressing incidents?
With nurses at heightened risk of PTSD, team support and trauma management are essential
11 Mar 2024
What will the nurse pay offer for 2024-25 look like?
We look at when the process will get started – and whether further strike action is likely
29 Feb 2024
Carry on nursing: older nurses explain why they have no time for retirement
Hear from four nurses who love practice too much to give it up
26 Feb 2024
How to make flexible working work for you and your team
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
19 Feb 2024
Asbestos risk for nurses: why this is not a ‘danger of the past’
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
12 Feb 2024
Delayed discharge: steps you can take to support patients and help get them home
How ‘discharge to assess’ systems and early planning can cut delays
05 Feb 2024
CQC inspections demystified: how they work and nurses’ and managers’ roles
What a Care Quality Commission visit will cover, and the support available for staff
29 Jan 2024
Valuing nurses: do you feel recognised at work?
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
Shift work and nurse well-being: how to combat the health risks
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
17 Jan 2024
Accept no substitutes: why swapping out nurses from the roster must not become the norm
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
15 Jan 2024