Expert advice
Menopause symptoms at work: what support should you expect?
Heavy periods, brain fog and hot flushes can all take their toll, but help is available
23 Sep 2021
Flexible retirement from the NHS: what are nurses’ options?
There are more ways to retire than a once-and-for-all break with your career, your...
21 Sep 2021
Grab your nurse discounts: the cut-price offers you need to know about
Our round-up of the best offers – from eco-friendly products, days out, to your weekly shop
14 Sep 2021
Treatment options: can a patient demand one over another?
Patient choice is important in clinical decision-making, but not the only consideration
08 Sep 2021
Flu vaccination: what are the changes in this year’s programme?
The biggest immunisation campaign ever is about to launch, amid fears about NHS capacity
07 Sep 2021
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
31 Aug 2021
Skin conditions: how to identify rashes and diseases on darker skin types
Black and brown skin tones have been neglected in medical literature - but that’s changing
18 Aug 2021
NHS flexible working: how to apply and make it work for you
The agreement aims to help recruit and retain workers, as well as improve work-life balance
17 Aug 2021
Pelvic floor: how to strengthen your muscles and reduce incontinence risk
Nurses have an elevated risk of pelvic floor weakness, resulting in urinary incontinence
10 Aug 2021
Occupational health services are here to support staff – so why the stigma?
Find out what a referral for physical and mental well-being interventions really involves
09 Aug 2021
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
03 Aug 2021
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
29 Jul 2021
Backdated holiday pay: how to get any money you are owed
Find out if you’re eligible for a one-off corrective payment for ‘regular overtime’
27 Jul 2021
Intentional rounding: does it ensure consistency or hinder individualised patient care?
How the structured rounds system works in practice, plus what it means for compassionate care
20 Jul 2021
Culturally sensitive nursing care: how to understand and meet all patients’ needs
Nurses enhance patients’ care experience when they take steps to bridge cultural gaps
13 Jul 2021
What should I eat before, during and after my night shift?
Advice for nurses on how to ensure their diet does not suffer if they’re working nights
06 Jul 2021
Could coronavirus vaccination become compulsory for nurses?
Mandatory vaccination and the rights of individuals and employers
23 Jun 2021
Shoes for nurses: how to choose the right footwear for your comfort and safety
Comfortable and protective shoes are an essential part of the nursing uniform
22 Jun 2021