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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
Menopause: guidance on support for NHS staff who are struggling with symptoms
NHS advice marks a cultural shift to foster openness and improve women’s working lives
03 Jan 2023
Mandatory learning disability and autism training: what you can expect
Oliver McGowan programme aims to address health inequalities and prevent avoidable deaths
13 Dec 2022
What to say to patients and the public about why nurses are going on strike in the NHS
Tips on how to reassure patients and debunk myths about cushy pensions and starting pay
07 Dec 2022
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
29 Nov 2022
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
15 Nov 2022
Language tests for overseas nurses: how are the rules changing?
What the NMC’s new requirements will mean for internationally-trained staff
08 Nov 2022
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
27 Oct 2022
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