Expert advice
Active listening: what is it and how can I use it effectively?
Tips on honing your communication skills to improve outcomes
27 Jun 2023
Find the right words: how to support colleagues’ English language competence
Verbal and written skills are safety-critical, so staff from overseas may need support
20 Jun 2023
Giving first aid outside the workplace: what are your responsibilities?
The legal and moral requirements for off duty staff and what the NMC says
13 Jun 2023
Do I have the right to refuse to care for a patient without risking my NMC registration?
Here’s what you need to know about when refusal to treat can and cannot be justified
06 Jun 2023
Is ‘nurse’ title finally about to be protected in law?
A review may lead to regulation of the title, a move seen as important for patient safety
25 May 2023
Sickness absence and how your employer keeps tabs on your attendance
Can HR monitoring tool spot the difference between a duvet day and genuine incapacity?
23 May 2023
How to cope with hay fever symptoms when you’re at work
Symptoms can be debilitating so it’s best to be prepared for pollen season
16 May 2023
Bank holidays: what are nurses’ rights on pay and leave on public holidays?
With May having a bumper haul of bank holidays, find out whether you can take the days off
25 Apr 2023
Pay dispute: what are the next steps and key dates for April and beyond?
Find out what happens now the pay offer in England has been rejected
19 Apr 2023
Infection prevention and control: how to banish bad habits and sustain best practice
Why ways to reduce complacency are as important to IPC as effective hygiene
18 Apr 2023
What happens if nurses reject the pay offer? Your questions answered
We look at the implications of a no vote, and the potential for a return to the picket line
04 Apr 2023
NHS national uniform will soon be sewn up – so will the new scrubs make your job easier?
Workwear has been designed with staff input, and (spoiler alert) we hope you like blue
21 Mar 2023
Duty of care: the legal, ethical and professional points to consider
What duty of care means for you, whether at work, off-duty or on strike
07 Mar 2023
Breaks during and between shifts: what are your rights?
How to ensure you get the time out you need, even when pressures are high
28 Feb 2023
Psychological first aid: what is it and can it help nurses cope with trauma or crisis?
How the strategy works, and how to access training to support yourself and others
15 Feb 2023
Think before you speak: how to professionally go public with personal views
Advice on how and when nurses are safe to reveal personal or political opinions in public
07 Feb 2023
Hot, healthy food at work: what the new NHS standards will mean for you
England’s trusts are to be held to higher standards of catering and food options
24 Jan 2023
Moral injury: what to do if are affected by it, and how to reduce the risk
Being forced to make decisions that go against your morals can take an emotional toll
05 Jan 2023