Opinion
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
Time to drop gendered job titles and leave ‘sister’ in the past
NHS flexible working: how to apply and make it work for you
Comment
Time to drop gendered job titles and leave ‘sister’ in the past
Nursing must follow other emergency services and go genderless – or be forever undervalued
Compulsory staff vaccination for COVID-19 ignores the power of respect and persuasion
Compelling care home workers to be double-jabbed is no way to treat this workforce
Protected titles and safe skill mix: why it matters even more post-pandemic
Diluted staffing ratios and skill mix during intense pressure on NHS must not become the norm
Overseas nurses: my tips to secure a successful nursing career in the UK
Nurse Sojan Varghese recounts his journey from Dubai to London
Nurse burnout: why the term ‘resilience’ may do more harm than good
The ‘supernurse’ culture puts too much responsibility on staff
Glove use: the COVID-19-driven habit we need to break
The pandemic has blurred understanding of guidance, so it’s time we were clear on the basics
Expert advice
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
NHS flexible working: how to apply and make it work for you
The agreement aims to help recruit and retain workers as well as improve work-life balance
Occupational health services are here to support staff – so why the stigma?
Find out what a referral for physical and mental well-being interventions really involves
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
Intentional rounding: does it ensure consistency or hinder individualised patient care?
How the structured rounds system works in practice, plus what it means for compassionate care
Editorial
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
A chance for ‘ordinary’ nurses to share, inspire and win recognition for their...
Nominate yourself or a colleague for this year’s RCNi Nurse Awards and help celebrate exceptional nursing care, writes editor Graham Scott
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