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When patient choice becomes a decision-making dilemma
Not everyone is comfortable with a ‘choose your own’ approach to care, says Jane Bates
Reporting concerns about a senior colleague is a necessary act of courage
Whistleblowing is never easy – particularly if the person is in a position of power
CPD: is your employer reluctant to give you protected learning time?
Nurses struggling to negotiate time out during working hours can seek support
Nurse prescribing is about being a maxi-nurse, not a mini-doctor
In an overstretched NHS, prescribing enables nurses to be more efficient and autonomous
Climate change is a global issue, but nurses see its effects close-up
Health threats from global warming make the need to end the nurse shortage extra-urgent
As nurses, we need fun – and respect – if we are to survive the stresses of the job
Colleagues of my vintage remember when there was more room for camaraderie, says Jane Bates
The voice of nurses has never been stronger, says the RCN’s new director for England
The voice of nurses has never been stronger, and we must use it to ensure election promises are made good, says the RCN’s new director for England
Sickness reviews and your rights: don’t be alarmed if you’re asked to explain time off
Advice on nurses’ rights when employers trigger investigations into sickness absence
Improving the health and well-being of unpaid carers – initiatives with impact
How Commitment to Carers award nominees have shared their work and inspired others
I may have retired from nursing, but nursing has not retired from me
Recently-retired Jane Bates reflects on the everyday triggers that keep her on her toes
Let’s make 2020 our chance to push for more nurse funding
Year of the Nurse and Midwife presents an opportunity to advance the profession
Bullying at work: we all know nursing is far from immune, but support is out there
Whether you’re being bullied, or witnessing it, the RCN’s Josephine Brady offers advice