A Walk Through Dementia: exploring the effects of a virtual reality app
Simulation allows students to develop skills which might be difficult in clinical settings
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Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion
How do pay and career progression compare, and when is the right time to step up?
07 Feb 2025
Plan to close another nursing campus sparks further concern
University cites financial reasons, as RCN says we can’t afford for nurse supply to shrink
06 Feb 2025
New push for legal protection of ‘nurse’ in job titles to protect patients
Bill would make it illegal for anyone to call themselves nurse unless registered with NMC
05 Feb 2025
Free
Applying for a new role? Here's how to create the perfect supporting statement
It is the first impression employers will have of you, so make sure yours stands out
05 Feb 2025
Lucy Letby: medical experts claim she did not murder babies
Expert says deaths blamed on former nurse resulted from natural causes or poor medical care
04 Feb 2025
Financial help: 10 sources of support for nursing staff and students
Organisations that offer hardship and educational grants, who is eligible and how to apply
04 Feb 2025
Evidence and Practice
A Walk Through Dementia: exploring the effects of a virtual reality app
Simulation allows students to develop skills which might be difficult in clinical settings
22 Jan 2025
Delivering safe, person-centred care for acutely unwell older people on virtual wards
An overview of technology-enabled virtual wards and barriers to their use in older people’s...
08 Jan 2025
Improving meaningful activity and engagement for residents in long-term care settings
A project saw improved nutrition and hydration, improved sleep patterns and a reduction in...
18 Dec 2024
Exploring self-care health-related beliefs, values and attitudes with older patients
Using a reflective framework may help patients consider change or a new way of self-care
04 Dec 2024
Evaluating pain management in older people after orthopaedic surgery
A descriptive study highlighted nurses' role in pain management particularly when using...
27 Nov 2024
Features
Listen to this! 15 podcasts made with you in mind
Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down
05 Jul 2024
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
12 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
05 Mar 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
01 Mar 2024
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
27 Feb 2024
Opinion
Remote prescribing: is it ever good practice?
Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance
28 Jan 2025
NHS misconduct: it’s time the rules for staff and managers aligned
The proposal for a regulating body that holds managers to account is a step forward
21 Jan 2025
Help! I’m stuck in my comfort zone and don’t know how to get out of it
Ways to change your mindset so you can feel the fear, do it anyway – and have no regrets
14 Jan 2025
Students
Discussing death: experts’ tips on clear communication – and when to stay quiet
What to do if you don’t feel ready to broach the topic, and how to manage your own emotions
29 Jan 2025
Help is at hand: apps that help you focus on learning, and maintain your well-being
Our pick of the support apps and digital tools designed to make study and placement easier
23 Jan 2025
Patient notes: record-keeping dos and don’ts for students
Tips to help you overcome concerns and improve your record-keeping
15 Jan 2025
Careers
Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?
Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth
06 Feb 2025
Your annual appraisal: how to prepare and what to expect
Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay
30 Jan 2025
How do I refresh a clinical skill that I’ve not used in a while?
Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice
22 Jan 2025