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If nurses won’t raise the subject of death with a patient, who will?
Why it’s important to have an honest conversation about an individual’s end of life care
07 May 2019
‘Extra support for our patients in the community is a team effort’
District nurse Andrea Jennings made a huge difference to our loved ones’ lives, say families
01 May 2019
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Health checks and horticulture: a haven for men facing social isolation
Practice sister Sarah Everett’s can-do attitude created a much-needed meeting place
01 May 2019
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‘This work is about empowering young people with mental health problems’
Nurse Emeka Madubeze’s support helped a secure CAMHS unit patient develop coping strategies
01 May 2019
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Creating a home from home through cancer diagnosis and treatment
Clinical nurse specialist Valerie Miller’s care extends beyond her patient to their family
01 May 2019
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Making the care plan fit the patient’s life
How nurse practitioner Victoria Wilson helped a patient struggling with chronic pain
01 May 2019
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The Europe-wide bonds that boost nursing students’ leadership potential
How membership of the Florence Network enriches preregistration programmes
29 Apr 2019
Cautions against catheters
Nurses should constantly review the need to continue with catheters, says updated guidance
24 Apr 2019
Hand hygiene: even 100% compliance scores may be concealing hospitals’ dirty secrets
Audit is often flawed and is no substitute for examining prevalence of acquired infections
23 Apr 2019
The NMC isn’t all about striking people off – there’s so much we can do to support care
New chief executive wants registrants going through FtP processes to be shown kindness
18 Apr 2019
Antimicrobial resistance: how you can make a difference
Feeling daunted by the AMR crisis? Here's how your daily practice can help turn the tide
15 Apr 2019
Continence: why is such a serious issue so often overlooked?
A team of nurses is working to break the taboo around potentially life-threatening conditions
10 Apr 2019
How to get the most out of reflective discussion
Reflection is more than a revalidation must-have – it can help you face challenges
08 Apr 2019
Reflective practice: your questions answered
Practical advice to help you improve your practice and complete revalidation
04 Apr 2019
How does your manager recognise excellent practice?
Chief nurse Carolyn Fox explains the power of celebrating what staff do well
02 Apr 2019
Why we should be asking communities for help rather than giving it
People at the sharp end of inequality can view nurses as a threat, says Heather Henry
27 Mar 2019
We can learn a lot about leadership from people who aren’t nurses
A training course with people far removed from nursing offers a fresh perspective
25 Mar 2019
From student to staff nurse: advice for a smooth transition
How to make the most of preceptorship, plus practical tips from educators and new registrants
21 Mar 2019