Pressure ulcer risk assessment: which tool should I use?
When and how to use tools such as the PURPOSE-T, Braden tool and Waterlow score
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ICU strike threat: trust’s redeployment plan could heighten nurses’ burnout risk – union
But trust claims ICU nurses could become deskilled by current lack of more complex caseload
17 Feb 2025
Pressure ulcer risk assessment: which tool should I use?
When and how to use tools such as the PURPOSE-T, Braden tool and Waterlow score
17 Feb 2025
Nurse shift pattern changes possible in work-life balance review
Review of flexible working is aimed at improving work-life balance as well as recruitment
14 Feb 2025
12-hour shifts: love them, loathe them, can’t (afford to) live without them?
Why weighing the pros and cons of working long shifts is complicated when you’re a nurse
14 Feb 2025
Nursing associate job ad calls for ‘registered nurse’ ability
Trust removes ad after concerns raised over replacing registered nurses with associates
13 Feb 2025
Patient death due partly to repositioning plan being ignored
Coroner’s report says patient developed septicaemia after lack of adherence to care plan
12 Feb 2025
Evidence and Practice
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and radiologically inserted gastrostomy tubes
Explore the differences in insertion techniques, aftercare, replacement and removal
17 Feb 2025
How to administer suppositories in adults with constipation
Understand the procedure and the indications and contraindications for their use
10 Feb 2025
How to administer a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feed
Recognise the associated complications and the importance of infection prevention and control
03 Feb 2025
Understanding and managing iron deficiency anaemia
Refresh your knowledge of its pathophysiology, identification and diagnosis
27 Jan 2025
Ensuring culturally competent nursing care for LGBT+ people
Recognise some of the challenges LGBT+ people may experience in accessing healthcare
23 Jan 2025
Exploring person-centred practice
How to use this approach to provide a positive care experience for patients
20 Jan 2025
Features
Listen to this! 15 podcasts made with you in mind
Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down
05 Jul 2024
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
Opinion
Feeling under pressure in work or at home? Here’s how setting achievable goals can help
Practical tips if you’re struggling to get your life or career under control
11 Feb 2025
Free
Whistleblowers feel forced to quit because they become targets of NMC referral threats
Weaponisation of fitness to practise referrals is costing the profession its bravest voices
29 Jan 2025
Remote prescribing: is it ever good practice?
Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance
28 Jan 2025
Students
Interested in community nursing? How to start as a newly registered nurse
Dedicated career pathway programmes help students to explore their options
13 Feb 2025
Is it ever okay to lie to protect a patient? Advice for nursing students
Our panel on whether dishonesty is ever acceptable in patient communication
05 Feb 2025
Discussing death: experts’ tips on clear communication – and when to stay quiet
What to do if you don’t feel ready to broach the topic, and how to manage your own emotions
29 Jan 2025
Careers
How to use feedback to build your confidence and your career
Even if it’s not positive, it can help you to develop skills and strengths – find out how
12 Feb 2025
Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?
Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth
06 Feb 2025
Your annual appraisal: how to prepare and what to expect
Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay
30 Jan 2025