COVID-19 vaccination: have you had yours?
With all front-line health and social care staff now eligible, we look at the roll-out so far
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Army deployment in NHS hospitals exposes scale of staffing crisis
Soldiers help relieve twin pressures of COVID-related staff absence and soaring bed demand
21 Jan 2021
Pay rise for nurses would boost wider economy, report says
RCN welcomes ‘compelling argument’ in consultancy report supporting nurses’ pay rise
21 Jan 2021
COVID-19 death in service: nurses’ families need support to claim pay-out
Unions urge higher take-up of NHS and social care coronavirus life assurance scheme
20 Jan 2021
Advice for school nurses over redeployment for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Safeguarding children must take priority, says head of school nurses association
20 Jan 2021
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Nursing Standard podcast: why students should prioritise their mental health
Nursing student Fran Hufton shares her experience and tips for staying well
20 Jan 2021
RCN joins health unions’ plea to Boris Johnson for ‘significant’ pay rise
Call to end ‘needless delays’ for demoralised and traumatised nursing staff
19 Jan 2021
Evidence and Practice
Recognising the importance of language in effective pain assessment
How language can assist nurses in understanding the patient’s pain experience
18 Jan 2021
A nurse’s guide to direct oral anticoagulants
Enhance your knowledge of their indications, doses and side effects
05 Jan 2021
Understanding the principles of insulin use in type 1 and type 2 diabetes management
Familiarise yourself with the different types of insulin therapy and their safety measures
29 Dec 2020
Role of the nurse in the hyperacute care and management of patients following stroke
Learn about this time-sensitive method of managing stroke in the first 24-72 hours
24 Dec 2020
Benefits and challenges of animal-assisted therapy in older adults: a literature review
How this intervention can address the physical and emotional needs of patients
21 Dec 2020
Understanding the causes, symptoms and effects of young-onset dementia
Improve your knowledge of the condition and its distinct challenges
14 Dec 2020
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
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COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
18 Jan 2021
Domestic abuse: how to spot the signs and support colleagues who may be affected
Nurses in all sectors will have contact with victims, but can also be at risk themselves
18 Jan 2021
Transgender nurses in the workplace: how trusts are supporting gender diversity
The NHS has made rapid progress in recent years – and we all have a part to play
11 Jan 2021
Fair pay, safe staffing and support during COVID-19: priorities for nursing in 2021
The RCN general secretary on being an advocate for nursing in its most difficult year to date
30 Dec 2020
Best apps for nurses: the help that’s just a click away
The smartphone apps that support your practice and can make your home life easier too
29 Dec 2020
Opinion
NHS services are running on sheer goodwill and teamwork
COVID-19 has laid bare the depth of the nurse workforce crisis, with staff at tipping point
12 Jan 2021
Nurse shortage: the NHS will be relying on overseas staff for years to come
Burnout nurses can’t wait for students to graduate before they see the benefits
20 Jan 2021
Legal advice: Can I accept gifts from patients?
What the NMC code says about nurses accepting gifts, plus how it might be interpreted
15 Jan 2021
Students
Delegation and referral in nursing – how to tell the difference
Find out what distinguishes a referred task from a delegated one, and why it matters
21 Jan 2021
Second-year studies amid a global pandemic: making up for missed placements
Online lectures and lessons are now the norm, but can our clinical skills meet expectations?
15 Jan 2021
Learning disability nursing: correcting those who ask ‘Is it real nursing?’
Student and NHS ambassador Helen Morgan is challenging misunderstandings about her field
07 Jan 2021
Careers
First time in charge of a ward: the support every newly qualified nurse needs
Taking on ward manger duties is challenging. Here’s how to help junior team members succeed
19 Jan 2021
Why you should do a PhD: a nurse’s guide to entering the research world
Children’s cancer nurse Helen Pearson explains what motivates her academic work
13 Jan 2021
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Looking for a fresh career challenge? Come to our virtual job fairs
Meet nursing employers online, take part in live discussions and earn CPD credits
08 Jan 2021