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Nurses urged to join virtual march on Downing Street in pay protest
Online event on 22 April will demand government reconsider recommendation for 1% pay rise
21 Apr 2021
RCN chief temporarily steps back from role after cycling accident
General secretary Dame Professor Donna Kinnair on sick leave to recover from injuries
21 Apr 2021
Free mentoring: bid to boost diversity in senior nursing roles
Support for Filipino nurses hoping for career progression to UK profession’s top jobs
20 Apr 2021
Nurses help to design kit bag that saves time for community staff
Resource is infection control compliant and enables nurses to carry everything in one place
20 Apr 2021
Muckamore Abbey Hospital: seven face prosecution for alleged offences against patients
Northern Irish hospital cares for adults with severe learning disabilities
19 Apr 2021
Student covers cost of nursing degree through Instagram appeal
Crowdfunding plea raises thousands after failed attempt to get student loan
19 Apr 2021
Evidence and Practice
Enhancing the identification of anal incontinence in women of reproductive age
Improve your knowledge of its prevalence, symptoms and risk factors
19 Apr 2021
Identifying people with deteriorating mental health using a mental state assessment
Read this article to understand the role of a mental state assessment
12 Apr 2021
Understanding nurses’ responsibilities in promoting equality and diversity
Empowering nurses to recognise and challenge discrimination
06 Apr 2021
Use of indwelling catheters and preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Enhance your knowledge of the potential complications of these devices
31 Mar 2021
Providing patient education on portion control and healthy eating
Various methods you can use to support individuals to eat healthily
25 Mar 2021
Understanding oral mucositis and the principles of effective mouth care
Recognise the symptoms, causes and risk factors, and the importance of optimal oral hygiene
22 Mar 2021
Features
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How COVID-19 is affecting nurses’ mental health, and what to do about it
There are so many reasons to feel anxious about coronavirus, but help is out there
22 Jan 2021
Hand hygiene: how can you be sure your workplace is getting it right?
Compliance is critical to patient safety, but monitoring it is far from straightforward
15 Apr 2021
How to prevent inpatient falls: start by refusing to accept they’re inevitable
Falls should be seen as shocking, rather than normal hospital events
12 Apr 2021
Podcasts for nurses: five of the best to keep you learning while you listen
Dip into our pick of podcasts on issues that affect your work and well-being
05 Apr 2021
Opioid prescribing: tackling the ‘time bomb’ of long-term use and addiction
How to spot red flags, advise patients and help them find other ways to cope
29 Mar 2021
Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease – how to support patients
GORD is a common condition with debilitating symptoms that should not be underestimated
15 Mar 2021
Opinion
Tax relief: find out how much you could be claiming back
How to get a refund or money off your tax bill for expenses, from membership fees to laundry
21 Apr 2021
Overseas nurse recruitment: how new rules will help employers take an ethical approach
The WHO’s revised ‘red list’ of the countries not be targeted simplifies process
20 Apr 2021
Life and death decisions and COVID-19: how an ethical code supports your practice
An internationally recognised code helps nurses advocate for fairer treatment for all
14 Apr 2021
Students
Why we’re glad we opted-in to paid clinical placements to help the NHS during COVID-19
Reflections on the unforgettable experience of front-line practice during the pandemic
16 Apr 2021
How to make the most of your first clinical placement
COVID-19 delayed Lenka Huntley’s experience until her second year – here’s how she coped
06 Apr 2021
Social media: teaching nursing students how to engage and be professional online
The University of Plymouth empowers students to make the most of virtual learning
30 Mar 2021
Careers
Island nursing: why it’s rich in career opportunities as well as work-life balance
A nurse explains the professional rewards of finding a job on a small island
14 Apr 2021
How to rebuild positivity and move forward even when you’re exhausted
COVID-19 pandemic has left nurses traumatised, but healing is possible
08 Apr 2021
Is it time to step up to a band 6 nursing position?
The pandemic may have given you a taste of more senior roles – so consider your next move
01 Apr 2021