Expert advice
Pain measurement: tools that can aid assessment, including for patients with dementia
Find out about the tools and scales for acute and chronic pain that can aid your practice
01 Mar 2022
Sickle cell disease: how to improve patients’ quality of life
Novel drug expected to reduce pain of sickle cell crisis and reduce emergency admissions
15 Feb 2022
When would I need to self-refer to the NMC?
Expectations related to ill health and legal action, plus what doesn’t warrant self-referral
09 Feb 2022
The everyday objects nurses tell us they can’t leave home without
What’s on your list of essentials for your work bag or locker?
08 Feb 2022
Revalidation: what to do if you’re running out of time and work pressures aren’t helping
Your quick guide to stress-free revalidation, plus what to do if you need an extension
01 Feb 2022
COVID-19 home treatments for vulnerable people: the new antiviral options
Who is eligible for the treatments, what they do and how they are administered
25 Jan 2022
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
11 Jan 2022
Self-rostering and e-rostering: flexible ways to schedule shifts
Challenges, benefits and guidance for the implementation of alternative rostering methods
14 Dec 2021
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
08 Dec 2021
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
07 Dec 2021
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
01 Dec 2021
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
30 Nov 2021
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
16 Nov 2021
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
09 Nov 2021
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
02 Nov 2021
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
20 Oct 2021
Patient consent or assent – what’s the difference?
Advice on gaining consent, and what to do if a patient lacks capacity
19 Oct 2021
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
30 Sep 2021