Analysis
Parkinson’s: what you might not know about the condition
The world’s fastest-growing neurological condition is not just a disease of older people
29 Dec 2021
Presents from patients: when is accepting a Christmas gift not allowed?
Patients may want to show appreciation, but there are rules about gifts to staff
20 Dec 2021
ECT: what is it, what should it be used to treat and is it effective?
An audit of UK electroconvulsive therapy services has highlighted questions around its use
17 Dec 2021
Coping with work stress: are you turning to food, alcohol or antidepressants?
Our well-being survey suggests many nurses are struggling to find healthy outlets for stress
13 Dec 2021
Trauma-informed care: why it should be part of every nurse’s practice
One in three adults has experienced trauma, which can affect mental and physical health
10 Dec 2021
Diabetes distress and denial: finding ways to help patients cope with their diagnosis
For some people, diagnosis and the ensuing lifestyle changes can be overwhelming
06 Dec 2021
How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the world
03 Dec 2021
Pre-operative anxiety: how to help patients prepare for surgery
Communication and planning are vital – as is knowing how much the patient wants to know
29 Nov 2021
Moving on: how to give notice with grace and not burn your bridges
The pandemic prompted many staff to rethink their careers. Here’s how to plan and do it well
26 Nov 2021
No gimmicks or empty gestures: the well-being support staff really need
Tea tents are no use if you can’t take a tea break; initiatives should start with the basics
22 Nov 2021
Alcohol and substance misuse among nurses: overcoming fear and stigma to ask for help
Pandemic pressures have contributed to problems for many, but support is available
19 Nov 2021
Delirium types, causes and signs – and how to manage the risk
Tips on recognising this common medical emergency and reducing post-operative risk
15 Nov 2021
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination: what you need to know, and could the flu jab be next?
How the rule change will affect you, plus addressing vaccine hesitancy
12 Nov 2021
When a patient asks for help to die: what the law says, plus how to respond
With debate continuing over changing the law on assisted dying, here’s what you need to know
08 Nov 2021
Race and recruitment in the NHS: the reality for black, Asian and minority ethnic nurses
How colleagues, managers and organisations can eliminate bias from recruitment practices
05 Nov 2021
Periods at work: is nurses’ health at risk through long shifts and lack of breaks?
Nurses face discomfort and anxiety because menstrual health is not a workplace priority
29 Oct 2021
Dying at home: not enough community staff to support a good death, nurses say
Survey highlights ‘perfect storm’ of too few staff and more end of life care at home
27 Oct 2021
Anticipatory prescribing: how to use it to improve care of patients at the end of life
Access to ‘just in case’ medications is fundamental to compassionate palliative care
22 Oct 2021