Opinion
What nurses’ strikes will mean for those who didn’t vote for them
Suicide among nurses: how we can reduce risk and stigma by simply talking
What nurses really want for Christmas: better pay and conditions
Comment
Suicide among nurses: how we can reduce risk and stigma by simply talking
Ways to support colleagues through open, honest discussions
What nurses really want for Christmas: better pay and conditions
The profession deserves a better deal all round, all year, not a teabag ‘thank you’ treat
We can’t rebuild health services without it – so who’s focusing on staff well-being?
Shortages and pandemic pressures have caused high rates of mental ill-health among nurses
NHS pension changes: don’t be forced to raid your savings pot to make ends meet
Making nurses choose between more money now and a better retirement is callous
How I tackled poor fluid balance monitoring to improve patient outcomes
Emergency department sister Gemma Gessey’s improvement project made significant change
No time for silence: speaking up is the only way to stop abuse of patients
Allegations of mistreatment at Edenfield Centre remind us of the responsibility we all have
Expert advice
What nurses’ strikes will mean for those who didn’t vote for them
How action will work and how those providing life-preserving care can cross picket lines
Can a cuppa help prevent dehydration – or is there such a thing as too much tea?
There is some confusion over whether it improves patient hydration and has health benefits
Language tests for overseas nurses: how are the rules changing?
What the NMC’s new requirements will mean for internationally-trained staff
Winter ready: infection prevention and control measures to take now
Getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are top of the list of actions you can take
NHS pensions: how the October 2022 changes will affect your income and retirement
Will the next stage of the pensions overhaul leave an ill-timed dent in your pay packet?
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know
Our guide explains the rules on the poll and its potential impact on pay
Editorial
Senior nurses are just as prone to workplace strains and stresses
We need greater awareness of how staff shortages and the pandemic are affecting senior nurses
Stay calm and provide practical leadership
Model good management and leadership, and demonstrate exemplary infection control
2020: the year we can raise the profile of nurses worldwide
International Year of the Nurse and Midwife begins with good news in Northern Ireland
Why nurses should make their voices heard and use their vote in the forthcoming election
Vote for the candidate you think could make a difference to health and social care
We must all help to transform the well-being culture in the NHS
Well-being guardians may lead the way, but we all have our part to play
Welcome to a new era for Nursing Management
Welcome to your new-look Nursing Management journal
Your views
Readers’ panel: What should the new health and social care secretary prioritise?
Nursing Standard readers have their say on what Matt Hancock should focus on
Reviews
Book review: Snowball in a Blizzard: The Tricky Problem of Uncertainty in Medicine
Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Snowball in a Blizzard: The Tricky Problem of Uncertainty in Medicine
Book review: Transitions to Practice: Essential Concepts for Health and Social Care...
Principle lecturer Kay Norman reviews Transitions to Practice: Essential Concepts for Health and Social Care Practitioners
Book review: Revalidation: A Journey for Nurses and Midwives
Professional development and revalidation lead nurse Carolyn Middleton reviews Revalidation: A Journey for Nurses and Midwives
Book review: Nurses and Nursing: The Person and the Profession
Patient experience and quality manager Eleanor Sherwen reviews Nurses and Nursing: The Person and the Profession
Book review: Learning for Organizational Development
This book offers useful advice easily transferrable to nursing management settings