Expert advice
IV paracetamol shortage: what you need to know
Advice on alternative routes of paracetamol administration and other pain-relieving drugs
09 Jan 2024
5 tips to help you get fit – without paying for gym membership you might struggle to use
Steps you can take to protect your mind and body from the demands of the job
02 Jan 2024
NHS staff parking: who pays, what are the rules and can I challenge charges?
Many nurses still pay to park at work, despite a lack of alternatives and rising costs
12 Dec 2023
How to reduce your chances of getting a virus at work this winter
Do your best to avoid common winter viruses by upping your infection control game
05 Dec 2023
Blood culture pathway: how we can improve patient care and sepsis detection
The guidance, training and multidisciplinary team working behind best practice
07 Nov 2023
Bedbugs: identifying an infestation and what to advise patients
How to recognise and treat the bites and reduce your risk of bedbug exposure at work
03 Nov 2023
Standardised uniforms for NHS nurses: your questions answered
The latest on England’s new staff uniforms, including objections to the colour-coding
24 Oct 2023
Setting up a nurse-led project: how to make a business case and gain funding
Tips on demonstrating the benefits of the proposed service and making your bid for funds
10 Oct 2023
How to thrive as a nurse with ADHD – and how to support colleagues
There can be challenges, but the right job and support can play to unique strengths
06 Oct 2023
Suicide ‘postvention’: how to support staff after the death of a colleague
How to create a ‘suicide aware’ workplace and offer appropriate support
03 Oct 2023
Clinically assisted hydration at end of life: what you need to know
A look at what the guidance advises, and why decisions are not always straightforward
27 Sep 2023
Cannabis for medicinal use: when it can be prescribed and what nurses need to know
The products available and conditions for which they can be legally used
21 Sep 2023
TikTok tips: how you can use it to connect with others and share ideas
Finding content on the social media app – and sharing your own safely and professionally
19 Sep 2023
Learning disability and autism: best practice tips for all nurses
How non-specialist nurses can adapt their practice and help tackle health inequalities
14 Sep 2023
Hand hygiene: how to get it right and avoid skin damage
Is your approach effective? We look at best practice and what the experts say
05 Sep 2023
Flu vaccine 2023/24: rule changes and what you need to know to prepare for the season
Your guide to free jab eligibility and why influenza’s impact should not be underestimated
04 Sep 2023
Empathic care: can it be taught and how does it help patients?
It can calm anxiety and improve outcomes, but it can also boost staff well-being
01 Sep 2023
Anti-strike law: what does it mean and can I be compelled to work?
The power the legislation gives employers, and the implications for future strike action
16 Aug 2023