Expert advice
Multiple sclerosis: latest NICE guidance on understanding symptoms and treatments
Guideline reflects progress made in care and management of adults with MS
30 Aug 2022
Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money
What you need to know if you are taking on work that is not part of your normal role
09 Aug 2022
DNACPR notices: the patient’s role in decision-making and when consent is needed
The discussions required for valid notices, and how patients and their families are involved
02 Aug 2022
Hypertension: what non-specialist nurses need to know about high blood pressure
Symptoms to look out for, risk factors and treatment options
26 Jul 2022
Medical records: am I allowed to look at my own notes at work?
What the law says about accessing your records, plus your rights of access
19 Jul 2022
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool: how to use it in practice
Steps to identify malnutrition issues among patients and develop a care plan
12 Jul 2022
Issuing fit notes: what does the change in legislation mean for nurses?
All you need to know about written statements on fitness for work, plus the training required
06 Jul 2022
If a patient leaves me money in their will, would I be allowed to keep it?
What any nurse should consider before deciding whether to accept or decline money or gifts
14 Jun 2022
Unsocial hours payments for NHS staff: your quick guide
How much you should be paid and when – and what to do if payroll makes a mistake
31 May 2022
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
What to do if you’re worried you’ll struggle to pay the £120, or have missed a payment
16 May 2022
NHS mileage allowances: what are you entitled to and why it needs an urgent update
Nurses have been hit hard by rising fuel costs as NHS mileage allowances fail to cover costs
03 May 2022
Mental capacity: when can relatives make treatment decisions for a patient?
What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act and lasting power of attorney
26 Apr 2022
Verification and certification of death: what is a nurse’s role in the process?
The obligations and processes related to patient death
12 Apr 2022
Advertising your services: how to stay on the right side of the regulators
Social media is a useful tool if you’re self-employed, but there are rules to bear in mind
05 Apr 2022
Shingles: what you need to know about risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Related to chickenpox, shingles can cause complications, particularly in older people
29 Mar 2022
Finance apps: the help you need to manage your money and find offers and discounts
With living costs rising sharply, take a look at our list of apps that put you in control
22 Mar 2022
Clinical supervision: what is it and how can it improve your practice and well-being?
Tips for using these reflective sessions for professional development and to reduce stress
11 Mar 2022
NHS pension changes: what you need to know
The age discrimination ‘remedy’ takes effect soon – find out what it could mean for you
08 Mar 2022