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The blame culture in nursing: how to make a change in your workplace
A punitive response to errors affects patient safety and staff morale. There is another way
New approach to nurse education affects every registrant – but are you ready?
NMC’s education standards take a fresh approach to supervision, assessment and leadership
Asking about bowel problems could change your patient’s life
When nurses discuss faecal incontinence they’re really talking about quality of life
Pain management: steps for better care and faster recovery after surgery
Nurses are vital to good pain management – and this starts with a comprehensive assessment
Mouth care at the end of life: ensuring comfort and dignity for your patients
Simple steps such as assessing pain and involving families in care can make a big difference
Our simple, low-cost system to keep patients hydrated
A team of students devised a way to easily identify dehydration risk and fluid restriction
Under the radar: why young carers are missing out on the support they need
A nurse-led initiative is challenging the lack of recognition often felt by child carers
Why the NHS can no longer afford to ignore the cracks in the ceiling
Lack of investment in buildings and equipment has left nurses working in poor conditions
Preventing readmission: the power of just one phone call or home visit from a nurse
Study found nurses’ timely post-discharge follow-up cut patients’ readmission risk
Spotting patients’ need sparked my innovation
Nurse innovator Neomi Bennett explains how she developed her compression stockings idea
Ensuring everyone has a voice: a communication tool for non-verbal patients
RCNi Nurse Awards student winners spread the word about their Makaton language resource
How a shed became a sanctuary for a community of men who felt ‘left behind’
Our 2019 Patient’s Choice Award winner created a haven for men facing social isolation