Expert advice
Diabetes management at the end of life: advice for non-specialist nurses
End of life care sees a shift in focus from reaching targets to avoiding distressing symptoms
Self-rostering and e-rostering: flexible ways to schedule shifts
Challenges, benefits and guidance for the implementation of alternative rostering methods
Protected titles: what are the legal implications of calling yourself a nurse?
Where attempts to protect the title ‘nurse’ in law stand and why it matters
Maternity leave and pay: what nurses are entitled to and employers’ obligations
A guide to the complex rules on pay and time off for pregnant staff and their partners
Can my manager ban us from wearing festive clothes and jewellery at work?
Christmas outfits may spread a little cheer, but staff must remain professional
Shift pattern changes: your rights and options, and how to get what you need
What to do if your employer proposes changes that affect your health or caring role
Holiday entitlement: how much leave you can take and when
Your annual leave rights, especially during the pandemic, and when your employer can say no
Standardised uniforms for nurses: who will wear them and when?
Uniform for NHS staff in England will have a dress option and reflect cultural diversity
Seasonal affective disorder: what it is, treatment options – and do light boxes work?
SAD’s multiple risk factors – including shift changes – may mean many nurses are at risk
Mouth care at the end of life: how to provide safe and essential interventions
Oral hygiene is a crucial part of providing dignified end of life care
Patient consent or assent – what’s the difference?
Advice on gaining consent, and what to do if a patient lacks capacity
Your booster jab: timeline, eligibility and how to address colleagues’ hesitancy
COVID-19 vaccine booster programme starts, with front-line nurses at the top of the queue