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NHS strike: don’t be bullied back to work, union leader urges her members
Nurses are being ‘strong-armed’ by managers despite strike mandate, says RCN’s Pat Cullen
Long-COVID forcing thousands of nurses to take time off
Latest figures shine a spotlight on issue affecting many NHS staff
How nurses can avoid paying too much tax
An HMRC expert explains work-related allowances in the latest Nursing Standard podcast
Lucy Letby one of only two nurses who were on duty both days when two babies were harmed
Accused nurse agrees that insulin was given to the two boys, but says she did not do it
Nurses’ strike in Wales: live news from the picket lines
RCN members are staging a 12-hour walkout after rejecting the government’s latest pay offer
NHS pay dispute: your concise guide to what’s on offer to staff around the UK
Find out who is on strike, who is not, who could be soon – and why
Evidence and Practice
An overview of complications in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Recognise the importance of maintaining optimal glycaemic control in patients
Effects of climate change on patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions
Understand the ways climate change can aggravate asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease
Anxiety disorders: exploring their presentation and treatment
Understand the psychological and pharmacological treatments available
Type 2 diabetes: treatment recommendations for reducing the risk of complications
Learn about the latest national guidelines, including pharmacological treatment
Nurses’ use of digital technology during the COVID-19 pandemic
Service evaluation looked at usability of systems and barriers to their use
Developing cultural competence in caring for people with mental health conditions
Identify strategies for providing effective and inclusive care to this patient group
Features
How five simple words have been humanising healthcare for a decade – so do you use them?
#hellomynameis revolutionised the way nursing staff introduce themselves to patients
Conflict at work: 3 common flare-ups and how to resolve (or prevent) them
When ill-feeling threatens to take hold at work, use these tips to help restore harmony
Missed out on the role you wanted? How to deal with career disappointments
Viewed positively, a job rejection can help you clarify your career ambitions
Your experiences of sexism in nursing: does the profession have a problem?
Discrimination persists, whether as inequality in career progress or inappropriate comments
Why I quit nursing – and why I chose to return
Those who left but yearn to return are being welcomed back with open arms
Why nurses google their patients – and could it spell trouble?
It may aid diagnosis or settle curiosity, but trust and confidentiality are vital in care
Opinion
How to give the best continence care when a person is at the end of life
Advice on promoting patients’ dignity while managing their continence needs
Do I have the right to refuse to care for a patient without risking my NMC registration?
Here’s what you need to know about when refusal to treat can and cannot be justified
Tick-borne encephalitis virus: what you need to know as summer approaches
A handful of cases of this potentially fatal new infection have been detected in the UK
Students
Nurse training as a mature student: what I wish I had known
Top tips on finances, placements, assignments and how to maintain your work-life balance
Writing in a patient’s notes: tips for nursing students
How to ensure your record-keeping is legible, and what to do if you make a mistake
How to introduce yourself to patients: 9 tips for students
Simple steps to enhance communication with patients from the outset
Careers
Agency nursing: what you need to know before you start out
How to choose an agency and the questions to ask before signing up
I want to work in Australia – what are my options and what do I need to do?
A practical guide to taking a nursing job down under, including the pros and cons
Ready to call it quits? How to fall back in love with nursing
Advice from those who’ve been there on how to refresh your focus and reinvigorate your career