Rotas and shift patterns: who should make the decisions?
What nurses told us about lack of control over their shifts and cost to work-life balance
05 Feb 2021
Analysis
COVID-19 cardiac complications: counting the long-term cost
The virus has been linked to heart damage, but has also disrupted care across the specialty
15 Jan 2021
COVID-19 workplace support: initiatives promoting nurse health and well-being
Virtual wobble rooms, PPE marshals, welfare cafés – how employers are supporting staff
08 Jan 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out: what you need to know
Nurses are playing a leading role in the mass vaccination programme
08 Jan 2021
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: what to say to allay patients’ concerns
Not everyone trusts the coronavirus vaccine – but advice from nurses can change minds
21 Dec 2020
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out so far: nurses’ experiences in hospitals and GP surgeries
As the programme extends into primary care, teams will need support
18 Dec 2020
Can virtual placements compare? The realities of blended learning during COVID-19
Nursing courses moved classes online amid the pandemic, but some changes might stay
14 Dec 2020
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