How can I overcome my fears about making mistakes at work?
Tips on addressing anxiety over errors, plus how to handle them if they do occur
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Flu and COVID vaccines: your moral duty or a personal choice?
With vaccination rates falling since the pandemic, we look at myths, policies and attitudes
06 Dec 2024
Nurses with long-COVID being ‘let down by their employers’
Survey reveals lack of support, with inadequate safeguarding of staff well-being
05 Dec 2024
Practice nurse who gave patients wrong injection avoids NMC suspension
Nurse showed ‘admirable level of developing insight into her actions’, FtP hearing finds
04 Dec 2024
Hospital’s ‘gross failure’ contributed to patient’s death
A mental health patient died following improper administration of an anti-psychotic drug
03 Dec 2024
Steep rise in new registrants quitting profession, as recruitment slows
Burnout blamed for ‘devastating’ surge in newly registered nurses leaving NMC register
02 Dec 2024
Addiction and substance misuse in nursing: is it a hazard of the job?
Why many hesitate to seek help with addictive behaviours – and the available support
02 Dec 2024
Evidence and Practice
Understanding the physiology of wound healing and holistic wound assessment
Read about an assessment framework and selecting the right wound care product
02 Dec 2024
How to take and record a manual blood pressure measurement
Update your knowledge and skills in taking an accurate manual BP measurement
25 Nov 2024
Communicating effectively with people who have mental health issues
Understand how developing rapport can promote a person-centred approach
21 Nov 2024
Challenging diabetes mellitus-related stigma with targeted education
Recognise the adverse effects of this stigma on people living with the condition
18 Nov 2024
Communication strategies to support people experiencing mental health issues
Refresh your knowledge of approaches such as empathy, active listening and validation
11 Nov 2024
Acute unplanned alcohol withdrawal: assessment and management
Increase your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence and withdrawal
04 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
How can I overcome my fears about making mistakes at work?
Tips on addressing anxiety over errors, plus how to handle them if they do occur
05 Dec 2024
‘Smart scrubs’: will your new work wardrobe help you do your job in comfort?
New NHS uniform has its critics, but perhaps it’s not such a bad idea
03 Dec 2024
Free
NHS pay, who negotiates it and why recent awards prove ‘no change’ is not an option
Unions call on ministers to meet them face-to-face, and end ‘outdated’ review body process
28 Nov 2024
Students
Is it cheating if I use AI to help me with an assignment?
We look at the AI tools available, ways students can use them – and the potential pitfalls
04 Dec 2024
Side hustles: how can I make extra money as a nursing student?
From bank work to bar work, tips on making extra cash while maintaining your studies
27 Nov 2024
Feel you’re not good enough? Tips for students on building confidence
Strategies to help you overcome self-doubt in your studies and on placement
20 Nov 2024
Careers
So you want to be a chief nurse? First-hand advice on becoming a stand-out leader
Three chief nurses share how they overcame obstacles to achieve their career ambitions
05 Dec 2024
What does a good employer look like? Your workplace checklist
Experts advise on what to look for, from team culture and well-being support to leadership
28 Nov 2024
Stay at band 5 or move up to band 6? How to decide what’s right for you
Stepping up may mean more pay, but what are the other factors to consider?
21 Nov 2024