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Work-life balance in practice: overcoming negative thoughts in difficult times
Fight off the challenging news cycle and boost your mood by ‘planning’ happiness everyday
09 May 2022
Safe staffing is not a local issue – but England seems to have missed the memo
Legislated nurse-to-patient ratios are gaining support globally, so why not here?
05 May 2022
DNACPR discussions with patients and families: do you feel adequately prepared?
Advance care planning and the tools that can help you ask patients what matters to them
19 Apr 2022
Learning disability and autism training: why my son’s death will not be in vain
New programme will help staff improve their skills and confidence when delivering care
11 Apr 2022
Why support is vital for people starting a new life in a care home
Patients having to leave their homes and move into care need emotional support
05 Apr 2022
Coping after baby loss: why I set up a ‘safe space’ peer support group
A senior staff nurse explains how it helped her return to work after two miscarriages
31 Mar 2022
Agency nurses and tax avoidance: if a scheme looks too good to be true, it probably is
HMRC’s advice on cutting loose of income tax arrangements that could land you in arrears
02 Mar 2022
Dementia care in non-specialist settings: what would you ask an expert?
Your questions for an Admiral Nurse could help create a user-friendly learning resource
22 Feb 2022
Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care
All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience
15 Dec 2021
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
10 Nov 2021
How to set up a virtual frailty ward and ensure continuity of care
Created in response to COVID-19, the VFW means discharged patients can be cared for at home
13 Oct 2021
Malnutrition: how to spot early signs of unplanned weight loss or gain in older people
Easy-to-use tools can help identify risk for those living independently during COVID-19
08 Oct 2021
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How upskilling nurses can solve the care home crisis
Call for specialist gerontological training and online learning networks
25 Aug 2021
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
05 Aug 2021
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
09 Jun 2021
Dying and bereavement: what patients and families want at the end of life
Why workforce gaps and overstretched services remain the biggest hurdle to getting it right
06 May 2021
District nursing: how to launch and maintain a successful night service
A community night nursing service is helping ease pandemic pressures
16 Mar 2021
Dying from inequality as much as from COVID-19: the reality for deprived communities
Nurses see the impact of poverty in the pandemic, and we must advocate for the disadvantaged
04 Mar 2021