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Two nurses look at a laptop screen together amid the bustle of a ward around them

UK-trained nurse numbers hits record high but red-list recruitment remains a concern

NMC records a rise of almost 20,000 registrants in six months

RCN general secretary looks serious during visit to nurses' picket line outside Leeds General Infirmary in December 2022. Behind her, striking nurses hold signs with messages about staffing and pay. Everyone is dressed for winter weather

NHS pay deal: reopen talks with nurses, union leader urges government

Consultants’ better deal exposes injustice our female-dominated profession faces – RCN

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Menopause: how one nurse started meaningful conversations at work

Wendy Madden is making sure nurses with debilitating symptoms don't suffer in silence

Nurse with her back to the camera appears to feel isolated as union and care sector call on government to act against exploitation of foreign care staff in the UK

Focus on curbing exploitation of foreign staff, not immigration levels, minister told

Union and care providers call on government to take action against unethical employers

Photo of nurse staffing rota on ward computer

Nurses may see shorter working week if AfC recommendations approved

Scottish Government also considering pay changes and protected learning time

Consultants’ pay deal highlights ‘galling’ disparity for nurses

NHS nurses received the lowest public sector pay deal, with no promise of pay scale reform

Evidence and Practice

Leadership skills for the multi-tiered nursing team

Leadership skills for the new multi-tiered nursing team

Enhance your knowledge of the roles of nursing associate and assistant practitioner

Recognising and managing migraine

Recognising and managing migraine

Identify migraine triggers, ‘red flag’ symptoms and various management strategies

Understanding the use of oxygen delivery devices

Understanding the use of oxygen delivery devices

Enhance your knowledge of the physiology of gas exchange and using different types of device

Preventing and recognising skin tears using a standardised approach

Preventing and recognising skin tears

Best practice recommendations on risk assessment and prevention

Undertaking a neurological assessment

Undertaking a neurological assessment

Refresh your knowledge of the use of neurological assessment tools

Prescribing medicines in people with renal impairment

Prescribing medicines in people with renal impairment

Learn more about pharmacokinetics and the importance of dose adjustment

Features

Care for transgender people: how to create positive, inclusive experiences

The steps you can take to tackle health inequalities faced by trans people

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Patient’s Choice award winners: The district nursing team that transformed my life

Janette Connor nominated the team for their holistic, compassionate care

Protect your well-being: how to stay calm when the world feels chaotic

Ways to maintain your focus and balance in the face of relentless grim news

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Julie Roye, RCN Nurse of the Year 2023

RCN Nurse of the Year 2023: ‘We empower patients with choice’

Julie Roye’s determination to break down health inequalities has had an impressive impact

Famous names in praise of nurses – ‘the country should value them more’

Nursing Live speaker poet Michael Rosen among celebrities to express their admiration

Palliative care is everyone’s business: steps you can take to improve patient experience

How to promote seamless and person-centred support across primary and secondary care

Opinion

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New NHS uniforms won’t please everyone, but will they help you stand out from the crowd?

Nationally colour-coded designs have yet to win universal praise inside the profession

Heart attack stereotypes: would you recognise signs and symptoms, especially in women?

Listen to what your patient is telling you because we’re not always a textbook case

Patient’s clinical negligence complaint left me broken and isolated by misplaced shame

Accusation blighted my life – but here’s how I survived, and you could too

Students

What is ChatGPT and can I use it to help with an assignment?

Students need to be AI-literate, but must use the technology with caution

Student hardship funds: what am I entitled to and how can I apply?

The support available if you find yourself struggling to make ends meet

Community project placement: what will I learn and how do I get one?

These non-clinical placements help develop students’ understanding of health inequalities

Careers

Moving from NHS to social care nursing: what are the benefits?

The career opportunities you may not have considered, including for newly registered staff

Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?

Tips for nurses on NHS pensions, planning for future need and seeking financial advice

Palliative care: what’s involved and could it be the role for you?

Besides managing symptoms, nurses offer emotional, spiritual and psychological support

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