Analysis
How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the world
Delirium types, causes and signs – and how to manage the risk
Tips on recognising this common medical emergency and reducing post-operative risk
When a patient asks for help to die: what the law says, plus how to respond
With debate continuing over changing the law on assisted dying, here’s what you need to know
Dying at home: not enough community staff to support a good death, nurses say
Survey highlights ‘perfect storm’ of too few staff and more end of life care at home
Anticipatory prescribing: how to use it to improve care of patients at the end of life
Access to ‘just in case’ medications is fundamental to compassionate palliative care
Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
How to survive night shifts: advice on protecting your health and well-being
Sleep expert Steven Lockley’s tips to help you establish good routines around night shifts
Urosepsis: what to look for when treating a patient with a UTI
One in four sepsis cases are linked to urinary tract infection, so awareness is vital
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
When patients don’t take their medication: how to tackle non-adherence
What you can do to help reduce medicines wastage and improve patients’ health
Why are pay and conditions different for non-NHS nurses?
Pay varies widely in other settings, but calls for standardisation may not be welcomed by all
Hydration at work: how is your employer helping staff cope with long, hot shifts in PPE?
The pandemic has compounded long-standing problems of inadequate breaks and dehydration