Expert advice
Workforce: If the NHS is serious about keeping its nurses, it should protect CPD budgets
Money for training is too often seen as a soft target when cuts are being made
Do I need a prescription to administer medicines in life-threatening situations?
What you need to know about practising safely within the law, local policy and your own...
How do I stop clots from forming in EDTA blood tubes?
Correct blood sampling procedure can eliminate delays caused by specimen rejection
Workforce: What we need now is a quick fix for nurse shortages
As vacancies rise, NHS England can buy time with international recruitment, says James Buchan
Workforce: Will perma-flexi be the new bank and agency nursing?
Flexible employment contracts are on the rise elsewhere, but not much has changed in the NHS
Argument against mandatory staffing level rings hollow
The argument that mandatory nurse staffing levels would create inflexibility rings hollow
Workforce: Nursing associate role will thrive
The new position is coolly regarded by some, but workforce demands mean its success is likely
Legal advice: Can I wear my nursing uniform to the pub after a shift?
Here's why off-duty and uniform might not be a great look
Transcribing: what the new medicines management guidance states
Royal Pharmaceutical Society and RCN publish document on transcribing information
How can I make sure my blood samples aren't rejected?
Underfilled tubes of blood could result in inaccuracies that affect patient care
Is it safe to prescribe both benzodiazepines and opiate analgesics?
A study highlights the need for care in prescribing for older people with Alzheimer’s
Legal advice: Can friends visit me at work while I am on duty?
It’s best to meet your friends when you’re on your break – or wait until you’ve finished work