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Jane Bates: How art helped me cope with the tough times
Jane Bates recalls how art galleries helped heal the stress of work as a nursing student
14 Feb 2019
Malnutrition in the community: what you can do to support older people
Why it’s vital nurses recognise risk factors and challenge myths about weight loss and ageing
13 Feb 2019
Jane Bates: Painful predicament of the worried well
Risk being labelled ‘worried well’ or miss a diagnosis so as not to ‘bother the doctor’?
07 Feb 2019
Plan your way to healthier eating
Shift patterns and limited choices present barriers at work, but these strategies can help
06 Feb 2019
Time’s up for the gender-based image of nursing
Resurgent feminism can help free the profession from damaging stereotypes
05 Feb 2019
Protect yourself from dermatitis
Don’t underestimate the importance of using moisturisers and correct hand hygiene procedures
04 Feb 2019
Jane Bates: A grandma’s grumble on behalf of young families
Support for young families is lacking, and the authorities need to get their act together
31 Jan 2019
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Research nurses: specialists delivering high-quality care
Clinical research is a rewarding career that makes a difference to patients. Showcase your...
30 Jan 2019
Jane Bates: When Veganuary seems a diet challenge too far
Gloomy days and chocolate conspire against the meat-free, dairy-free nutritional trend
24 Jan 2019
Tailoring services improves the patient experience – and saves money
How nurses adapted an outpatient service to help people struggling to access daily IV therapy
22 Jan 2019
Jane Bates: Advice that’s tough to digest
Nutrition advice to pregnant women can cause anxiety, says Jane Bates
17 Jan 2019
The steps you can take to improve handovers
What to consider, who to engage and how to enhance communication with staff – and patients
16 Jan 2019
Workforce: NHS plan is doomed unless staff shortage is solved
James Buchan likens the NHS Long Term Plan to an overly ambitious new year’s resolution
15 Jan 2019
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Why you should speak up about your achievements
Ruth Oshikanlu wants to help BME nurses feel confident applying for the RCNi Nurse Awards
11 Jan 2019
Jane Bates: Well-being is on trend, but no one’s talking about fear of failure
For many of us, learning from our mistakes seems merely an expression, not an option
10 Jan 2019
It is time to rethink cardiac rehab programmes for women
Nurses can drive the changes needed, says British Heart Foundation nurse Philippa Hobson
09 Jan 2019
False assumptions a barrier to end of life care
Talking about death is not taboo – people do want to talk about it, says Dame Barbara Monroe
08 Jan 2019
Jane Bates: new year, new rules
While Brexit may not mean Brexit, New Year always means resolutions
31 Dec 2018