Expert advice
People can see there are nurse shortages – and they expect the government to act
Politicians need to listen to what the public is telling them about the NHS
How will the Conservative election pledge of 50,000 more nurses by 2024/25 be realised?
The pledge may well be broken without increased reliance on international recruitment
The nurse shortage solution we cannot ignore
Reliance on recruitment of overseas nurses from outside the EU is already happening
We need more university places to boost the number of nurses
Despite a small increase in students joining nursing courses, we are not recruiting enough
Medicines management: Are pill organisers a risk to patient safety?
Problems can arise when patients switch to medication compliance aids
When will the magic money tree bear fruit for nurses?
The new government shows little sign of addressing nursing concerns such as shortstaffing
Medicines management: What can I do to help reduce overprescribing in the NHS?
Shrewd and informed prescribing can contribute to the survival of the health service
Workforce: Lack of progress on nurse retention is frightening
Nurses leaving their jobs is a huge preventable cost
Legal advice: What can I do if a patient with fluctuating mental capacity refuses care?
Issues to consider when a patient’s capacity to give consent is intermittent
NHS People Plan is refreshingly honest about the causes and extent of nurse burnout
The interim plan’s promise must now be backed up by funding and action
If ministers fear Brexit’s impact on football, what do they think it’ll do to the NHS?
Nursing – like top-flight football – can’t afford to see foreign talent turned away
Workforce: Legislation alone won’t solve this staffing crisis
Whether England follows Wales or Scotland’s lead, there are other factors to consider