Analysis
‘Smoke-free’ NHS sites: how support for patients and staff can make it a reality
On-site cessation teams, staff programmes and e-cigarette use are all part of the solution
18 Jul 2022
Using instant messaging apps at work: what are the advantages and risks?
Advice on using services such as WhatsApp safely in healthcare settings
15 Jul 2022
Lyme disease: do you know the symptoms and treatment options?
Bites from ticks are the source of the condition, but it can prove difficult to diagnose
11 Jul 2022
How to stay cool at work in the hot weather
Tips that can help you maintain hydration, conserve energy and cope with menopause symptoms
08 Jul 2022
Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed
Two tragic deaths were the catalyst for the programmes to improve skills, support and care
04 Jul 2022
Period policies: why every workplace should have one to support staff
Creating healthy workplaces with from menstruation to menopause
01 Jul 2022
Diabetes care post-COVID: what you need to know
Updated NICE guidance, and the struggles patients face due to lack of contact with care teams
24 Jun 2022
Retire or stay: why nurses are working into their 70s
How flexible retirement options are encouraging more nurses to stay
17 Jun 2022
Why are nurses more likely to be bullied than other NHS staff?
Advice for staff when faced with a toxic culture that poses a risk to them and patient care
13 Jun 2022
Partnership of equals: getting the most out of working with doctors
How to speak up for nursing in the multidisciplinary team, while promoting civility
10 Jun 2022
When managers experience compassion fatigue
Trying to ease constant pressures and support staff can take a toll – here’s how to seek help
06 Jun 2022
RCN congress 2022: how does it work, and what’s on the agenda this year?
Financial hardship, overwork and compassion fatigue are among the issues for debate
30 May 2022
Supervision on clinical placement: relationships can make or break the experience
How to get practice learning right whether you’re the supervisor or the student
20 May 2022
Pressure to work overtime: how to say no and prioritise work-life balance
If you’re working extra hours it may well be unpaid – and it may well be damaging your health
16 May 2022
Tempers fray in the workplace, so what’s the point of apologising?
The touchy issue of conflicts with colleagues – and whether saying sorry is necessary
13 May 2022
When a patient dies: providing compassionate care and support
How to maintain dignity and privacy, support families and protect your own well-being
06 May 2022
Recovery from long-COVID: the support you deserve to get your old life back
Staff struggling with chronic symptoms need rehab, not just counselling on how to cope
29 Apr 2022
Flexible working: have the new rules made a difference for nurses?
What you told our survey about why it matters, making requests and support from managers
25 Apr 2022