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NMC-registered nursing professionals: registrants across the UK, represented by four nursing professionals in uniform standing in a hospital corridor

The UK’s nursing workforce in numbers: who makes up our register?

An insight into NMC registrants, including age, gender, ethnicity and reasons for leaving

Total pain goes beyond physical pain to encompass its psychological and spiritual impact; illustration shows an older woman clutching her head with the image repeated in transparent layers to highlight the many facets of pain

What is total pain? A practical guide to patient care

Why nurses should consider the emotional, social and spiritual impact of pain

Nursing student Emma Garner was inspired to pursue a career in nursing by the death of her son Thomas (pictured) in April 2018. She is appealing to the Nursing and Midwifery Council to introduce a compassionate leave allowance

Nursing student appeals to NMC for compassionate leave allowance

Emma Garner missed placement shifts to be with her ill son

Nursing and Midwifery Council fitness to practise panel upheld a number of allegations against ward manager

Ward manager struck off after ‘witch’ jibe and conduct and competence issues

Band 7 nurse humiliated colleagues, used foul language and made clinical errors

Nurses who are actively planning to leave the NHS cite feeling undervalued (70%), under too much pressure (62%) and feeling exhausted (60%) as being the main reasons why. Picture shows a nurse in uniform leaving her shift with her bag on her shoulder and

Thinking of leaving the NHS – what you and your manager should do first

RCN survey reveals 45% of nursing staff are considering leaving the NHS

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Nurses at Nursing Live, which returns on 23-24 October 2024

Nursing Live free event: what’s in it for your nursing branch?

Nursing Live on 23-24 October can help nurses and students in all specialties

Evidence and Practice

How to give an effective conference presentation

How to give an effective conference presentation

Learn how to manage your nerves and engage an audience

Exploring black women’s experiences of mental health services: a literature review

Exploring black women’s experiences of mental health services: a literature review

Reflect on the barriers to black women’s engagement with mental health services

Adopting a ‘community of practice’ between palliative and dementia care nurses

Adopting a ‘community of practice’ between palliative and dementia care nurses

Recognise the importance of meeting the palliative care needs of people with dementia

Patients who decline blood component transfusion: a narrative review of alternative management strategies

Patients who decline blood transfusion: a review of alternative management strategies

Learn about four alternative approaches to transfusion identified from the literature

Imposter phenomenon

Your quick-read article summary

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy: an overview for nurses

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy: an overview for nurses

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy: an overview for nurses

Features

Montage of 15 podcasts selected to interest nurses

Listen to this! 15 podcasts made with you in mind

Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down

 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

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

Bad manager

How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss

Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership

A nurse in scrubs is frowning and hunching her shoulders in a sign of distress

Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them

Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues

Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

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

Opinion

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‘Nurse’ job titles used for non-registered roles are misleading to the public and confusing for NHS colleagues

Misleading job titles: 3 reasons we must protect the word ‘nurse’

Inflated titles for unregistered roles undermines registrants and dupes the public

A nurse holds up her hands showing she wants something to stop. Nurses have a duty of care to patients but also need to consider their own safety

When should nursing staff refuse to treat a patient?

Our panel discusses duty and safety when it comes to racist or violent patients

Patients can be misled when the word ‘nurse’ is part of the title of a non-registered role

‘Nurse’ title for unregistered roles is a dangerous deception and holds us in contempt

Healthcare support staff are invaluable, but inflated titles do them no favours either

Students

 Nursing student makes notes in a library in preparation for submitting a written assignment

Assignment deadline: how to give yourself the best chance of handing in on time

Practical tips for keeping to the essay deadline, even if you’re busy or stressed

Individual learning styles: what suits you best? An illustration of a woman using a laptop sitting on top of a lightbulb that is springing out of an open book, illustrations indicating four different learning styles surround her 

Are you a visual or aural learner? How to make the most of your learning style

Find out how identifying your style can help you be a more effective learner

Student acting as nurse in charge in a social care setting: image shows a student in scrubs standing in front of a group of nursing home residents

Nurse in charge for the day – what I learned on my social care placement

A taste of nurse leadership and a chance to learn outside of a ward setting

Careers

Day shift roles for nurses: an illustration of a nurse with thought bubbles above her head as she considers different daytime nursing roles, such as GP nurse, community nurse, teaching and day surgery

Day shift only roles – what are my options if I want to ditch nights?

What to consider if you are looking for greater flexibility and work-life balance

Nurse consultants have a high level of expertise in their area of care; a nurse consultant talks to a patient, explaining something with a smile while showing them a diagram   

Nurse consultant: what does it take to reach this high-level role?

How to plan ahead to gain the skills and experience required

Leading with authenticity builds trust and credibility; a nurse sits and speaks to another nurse, making eye contact and with open palms

Are you an introverted or shy leader? 10 tips to help you embrace the challenge

How to step out of your comfort zone and develop your leadership skills

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