Suicide among nurses: how we can reduce risk and stigma by simply talking
Ways to support colleagues through open, honest discussions
24 Nov 2022
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How to support young caregivers – an often unseen network
Patient care planning should take into account young people who care for family members
23 Nov 2022
What nurses really want for Christmas: better pay and conditions
The profession deserves a better deal all round, all year, not a teabag ‘thank you’ treat
17 Nov 2022
We can’t rebuild health services without it – so who’s focusing on staff well-being?
Shortages and pandemic pressures have caused high rates of mental ill-health among nurses
09 Nov 2022
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Is it any wonder grateful patients want to slip underpaid nurses some money?
Taking cash gifts is a no-no, but if nurses were paid properly, the issue might not arise
26 Oct 2022
NHS pension changes: don’t be forced to raid your savings pot to make ends meet
Making nurses choose between more money now and a better retirement is callous
19 Oct 2022
No time for silence: speaking up is the only way to stop abuse of patients
Allegations of mistreatment at Edenfield Centre remind us of the responsibility we all have
05 Oct 2022
Nursing as an investment, not a cost – how the UK compares to its neighbours
UK recruitment and education numbers come up short in WHO report
05 Oct 2022
Show of appreciation: what’s the problem with a teabag ‘treat’?
Maybe managers should focus instead on ensuring the breaks in which to enjoy a cuppa
22 Sep 2022
When nurses make mistakes, is it the workplace that’s setting them up to fail?
Exploring complex human factors is a better way to prevent errors from recurring
21 Sep 2022
Why now is the time to promote nursing as a career for men
Gender diversity is good for patients, and could help solve the NHS staffing crisis
15 Sep 2022
What it’s like to be a new dad with postnatal depression – and how nurses can help
An assistant professor of nursing describes his own experiences of stigma and guilt
14 Sep 2022
Note to the new PM: the nursing workforce crisis can’t be outsourced
Fewer UK applicants accepted on courses will mean greater reliance on overseas recruitment
08 Sep 2022
COVID-19 guidelines: what our review found was an astonishing lack of evidence base
Ill-informed reviews left nurses vulnerable – and we must not let this happen again
07 Sep 2022
Courage to lead: how any nurse can create real change
No matter what your nursing experience, if you have the desire to create change, you can
31 Aug 2022
Industrial action: I chose not to strike before, but this time is different
RCN Nurses of the Year appeal to colleagues to stand up for pay and patients
25 Aug 2022
Delayed discharge: we must fix the wait for take-home meds to free-up precious beds
With acute beds at a premium, isn’t it time we made the process smoother?
16 Aug 2022
The ‘Big Quit’: would flexible working and retirement options encourage you to stay?
The NHS needs older experienced staff to stay, which will require sustained policy change
10 Aug 2022