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Family’s tribute to nurse’s life of service in conflict zones and during the pandemic
Naval nurse Liz Richmond spent three decades delivering care in disaster situations
Half of practice nursing posts could be vacant within a decade – report
Health Foundation says urgent action is needed to recruit and retain nurses in England
Trial date set as Blackpool nurses plead not guilty to sedation and drugs charges
Two nurses and two healthcare assistants have been charged with 26 alleged offences
Nurses need hot meals while on duty: employers told to do more
Access to hot, healthy meals – especially for those on night shifts – is vital, union says
TV series shows day-to-day pressures for nursing staff in London emergency department
The ITV documentary Emergency Nurses: A&E Stories is filmed in Northwick Park Hospital
How to get your preferred flexible work hours: new advice for nurses
Show your manager the benefits of letting you work when you want but be ready to compromise
Evidence and Practice
Understanding and managing common drug interactions
Enhance your knowledge of some of the mechanisms of drug-drug interactions
Prostate cancer: understanding patients’ treatment options
How to support patients to make informed decisions about their care
Supporting patients to achieve remission of type 2 diabetes
The link between diet, weight loss programmes and remission - and how to advise your patients
Ethical issues arising from the assisted dying debate
Familiarise yourself with the nurse’s role in caring for patients requesting assisted dying
Partnership working between nurses and patients’ families in critical care
Practical interventions that can improve care delivery in this setting
Transforming staff training at an acute trust in response to COVID-19
Understand the changes required when moving from face-to-face to virtual training
Features
Integrated care systems: why they’re going to matter to you (if they don’t already)
A seamless health and care system sounds like the perfect plan – but will ICSs work?
Bowel cancer care: a day in the life of colorectal oncology nursing teams
The highs and lows of the roles as COVID pressures continue and teams tackle the backlog
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
Remote assessments for physical conditions: how to get the most from video calls
Virtual consultations can transform care, and there are tools to help with tech and skills
Inflammatory bowel disease: what it is and how tailored care can improve quality of life
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be debilitating – find out how to support patients
Patient deterioration: combining skills, knowledge and gut feeling in decision-making
Experienced nurses share what they have learned about managing acutely ill patients
Opinion
NHS pay deal: could this be the moment when nurses decide it’s time to strike?
Calls for industrial action likely as inflation dashes hopes of progress on nurses’ pay
Abuse from patients: how it affects me and my colleagues
The shocking rise in violence and aggression and why safe staffing is key to de-escalation
Nurses reliant on food banks: we must do more to put an end to this national disgrace
Most nurses are paid at least the national average wage, yet some must resort to handouts
Students
What is academic supervision and how can it help me get the most out of my studies?
How this support can help you keep your assignment on track – or even get you started
Clinical placement in a research and development team: what a nursing student can expect
Seeing clinical trials up close shows how medical ethics work in a real-world setting
How a practice education facilitator can help you get the most out of your placement
The role supports students in clinical practice and ensures NMC standards are met
Careers
The Admiral Nurse bringing dementia care to Traveller communities
Addressing the challenges to engagement, as well as discrimination
My first time in charge of a ward: what it taught me about delegation and leadership
Being in charge can seem daunting but go for it if you get the chance – and here’s why
What do clinical academic nurses do and would this dual role suit me?
How to use clinical experience to develop the evidence base that underpins patient care