How to help patients get a better night’s sleep in hospital
Sleep is vital for good health and recovery, but wards are not always the most restful places
11 Oct 2021
Analysis
Have you ever been ‘Datixed’? How to end weaponised incident reporting
Bullying and back-covering is leading to inappropriate ‘safety’ reports in the NHS
08 Oct 2021
Making change happen: how to introduce fresh ideas and bring your colleagues with you
Implement and sustain your vision with maximum collaboration and minimum stress
01 Oct 2021
Violence against nurses: why do so many attacks go unreported?
How to support colleagues, increase reporting and response to incidents
27 Sep 2021
Personalised care: how to prioritise shared decision-making in your practice
Practical steps you can take to make this key NHS goal part of everyday patient care
24 Sep 2021
RSV cases are already high – are you prepared for a possible winter surge?
How to manage symptoms and risk of seasonal lower respiratory tract infections in children
17 Sep 2021
Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
13 Sep 2021
12-hour shifts: love them or loathe them?
Compressed working hours may afford you more time off, but pose questions about safety
10 Sep 2021
Compassion in nursing: how to develop and maintain your skills
It’s an essential part of nursing, but should extend beyond patient care to self-care
06 Sep 2021
Remote working: how to use communication skills to improve team cohesion and well-being
Some systems set up to keep in touch during the pandemic are here to stay
03 Sep 2021
How to survive night shifts: advice on protecting your health and well-being
Sleep expert Steven Lockley’s tips to help you establish good routines around night shifts
31 Aug 2021
Quitting before they qualify: what’s behind the spike in nursing students dropping out?
The pressures pushing nursing undergraduates to leave their degrees early
27 Aug 2021
Urosepsis: what to look for when treating a patient with a UTI
One in four sepsis cases are linked to urinary tract infection, so awareness is vital
23 Aug 2021
Catheters and urinary tract infections: how to reduce the risk
Nurses have a crucial role in catheter management and preventing infections
20 Aug 2021
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
16 Aug 2021
NHS pension scheme: can you afford not to be in it?
What you need to do to give yourself pension peace of mind
13 Aug 2021
The Sepsis Six tool: what it is and how to use it to assess a deteriorating patient
Implementing the infection control steps to improve outcomes and save lives
06 Aug 2021
When patients don’t take their medication: how to tackle non-adherence
What you can do to help reduce medicines wastage and improve patients’ health
02 Aug 2021