Our professional inferiority complex: why you’re never ‘just’ a nurse
Safety-critical care is what we do, yet some of us can’t resist the urge to downplay
20 Feb 2024
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Juggling workload and student supervision: how to find time for both
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International Nurses Day: what makes us proud of our profession
Nurses mark event by sharing what inspired their career choice and drives their commitment
10 May 2024
Are you micromanaged, or empowered in a team with a shared vision?
Why transformational leaders, who value teamwork and challenge, need to become the norm
10 May 2024
Freeze on undergraduate places branded as incomprehensible, given agency spend
Funding decision a repeat of past mistakes that are expensive to fix, says nurses’ leader
09 May 2024
Nursing abroad: how recruiters are tempting UK staff to Canada
Billboards show benefits such as escaping low pay and access to spectacular scenery
08 May 2024
Nurse struck off after failing to give CPR and trying to cover up
Registrant ‘remorseful’ but failed to engage with regulator after suspension over incident
07 May 2024
Free
Why do NHS nurses in Scotland appear to get a better deal than elsewhere in the UK?
It seems staff there enjoy benefits their colleagues elsewhere can only dream of
02 May 2024
Evidence and Practice
Nurse independent prescribing: exploring the opportunities and challenges
Identify the benefits and barriers to increasing the number of nurse independent prescribers
13 May 2024
How to undertake a scoping review
Understand the main steps involved and what types of evidence can be included
07 May 2024
Role of the addiction clinical nurse specialist in acute hospital settings
Understand the benefits of the role and potential barriers to its introduction
29 Apr 2024
Impaired kidney function: supporting the safe use of medicines for patients
Understand the nurse’s role in ensuring pharmacological safety for individuals
22 Apr 2024
Supporting neurodivergent nursing students in their practice placements
Recognise the strengths that these students can bring to practice
15 Apr 2024
Obsessive compulsive disorder: overview of the condition and its nursing management
Details of OCD treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy and pharmacological options
08 Apr 2024
Features
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
Daunted by public speaking? Tips to take you from nervous to confident
Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience
16 Feb 2024
Opinion
What are High Intensity Theatre lists and what role do nurses play in them?
So-called ‘HIT’ lists are an innovative way to tackle surgical backlogs
07 May 2024
How to be assertive in the workplace – and tips for getting the tone right
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
23 Apr 2024
Free
Making your revalidation easier: our new-look RCNi Learning platform
Bitesize modules and enhanced tools to help you meet your CPD requirements
22 Apr 2024
Students
Self-rostering on clinical placement: can I have a say on when I’m on shift?
A predictable schedule enables you to commit to paid work and keep your home life on track
08 May 2024
If you feel close to quitting your degree, what would persuade you to stay the course?
Better clinical placements and the promise of fair pay – the support students deserve
01 May 2024
Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work
How to give yourself the best chance by eating well, requesting breaks and managing sleep
24 Apr 2024
Careers
Going for a job interview? How to overcome nerves and arrive prepared
Tips on bringing your best to interview and tackling stress and anxiety head-on
09 May 2024
Challenging discrimination: creating safe spaces for nurses and patients
My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention
02 May 2024
I’m newly qualified and autistic – here’s how I navigate the challenges of my role
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
25 Apr 2024