Analysis
Standardised nursing uniforms: what do you want to wear to work?
An NHS consultation could see an end to the plethora of styles used across England
13 May 2021
DNACPR notices: what went wrong in the pandemic and the conversations that matter
Advance care planning is vital and nurses in all settings should be involved, experts say
07 May 2021
The case that stays with me and how it’s changed my practice
Of the many patients a nurse sees, some have an impact that’s career-affirming – or altering
30 Apr 2021
Urinary incontinence: it’s common in nurses, but are you ignoring the symptoms?
Demographic and occupational factors increase the risk, but it’s important to seek help early
26 Apr 2021
NHS pension reforms: what the latest update means for those on the old and new schemes
How 2015 changes to the NHS pension scheme affect nurses, plus who needs to make a choice
23 Apr 2021
COVID-19 and coping with a disability: supporting staff to keep doing their jobs
The pandemic has affected reasonable adjustments, but shielding is not the only option
19 Apr 2021
Staying cool and comfortable at work: the challenges of PPE
Innovations in uniform design are making COVID-19 care requirements a bit more bearable
16 Apr 2021
Revalidation: novel ways to fulfill your CPD hours during COVID-19
NMC says ‘learning can be achieved in a variety of ways’ – and e-learning plays a major part
09 Apr 2021
Lost out on a promotion? How to use the experience to build your career
Being knocked back can be deflating, but with our tips you can turn it to your advantage
31 Mar 2021
Supporting patients with IBS: dietary advice and care to improve quality of life
What you need to know to help reduce the impact of this chronic, often debilitating condition
26 Mar 2021
Pay rise for nurses: what a new deal might look like
Nurses exhausted by the pandemic could leave in droves unless pay is addressed, unions warn
23 Mar 2021
Coronavirus reinfection: what we know so far
The risk for nurses, plus how to advise patients worried about contracting COVID again
22 Mar 2021
COVID-19 one year on: how nurses rose to the challenge, whatever their setting
The pandemic has placed unprecedented demands on nurses – but coping comes at a cost
19 Mar 2021
Long-COVID: the range of symptoms and how to help your patients
Understanding the long-term implications for individuals and where to signpost for support
12 Mar 2021
Caring for trans and non-binary people: overcoming the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
How to address inequitable treatment and improve communication with patients
05 Mar 2021
How nutrition can help prevent and treat pressure ulcers
A balanced diet and good hydration are vital for patients to maintain robust and healthy skin
19 Feb 2021
How napping at work can help fight fatigue
Night shifts and long hours can affect sleep and the risk of errors. Are naps the answer?
18 Feb 2021
Mass vaccination: what it’s like working in the UK’s biggest clinic
One nurse’s experience of a landmark day at a COVID-19 vaccination centre
12 Feb 2021