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Does compassionate nurse leadership exist in practice, or just in theory?
Despite good intentions, it may not be easy to implement in the reality of the workplace
27 Sep 2022
Should NHS employers offer menopause leave to their staff?
Time off to manage symptoms could help retain nurses, but beware unintended consequences
23 Aug 2022
Would you feel safer if mandatory mask wearing were reintroduced for patients?
With infection rates on the rise, wearing face coverings is ‘encouraged’ in some settings
27 Jul 2022
Understaffing: how do we stop use of students to fill rota gaps?
Nursing students’ supernumerary status is being disregarded thanks to staff shortages
23 Jun 2022
Delaying or coming out of retirement: will it help solve the patient care crisis?
Our panel consider if a ‘quick fix’ can work and if burnt-out staff will want to return
25 May 2022
Coping with rising prices: does being a nurse leave you out of pocket?
Readers explain how the financial load could be lifted for themselves and colleagues
27 Apr 2022
Despite poor pay and rising living costs, what makes you stay in the profession?
It’s a role where you make a difference, say our readers – but poor pay is a growing concern
24 Mar 2022
Free period products at work: should your employer provide them?
What readers think about calls to make sanitary products free and easily available to staff
17 Feb 2022
Should religious emblems worn as jewellery be exempt from nurse uniform policies?
Readers consider whether items such as crosses should be permitted, as are headscarves
19 Jan 2022
What are your hopes for nursing in 2022?
Well-being support, improved pay, or simply a break – what’s on your wish-list?
23 Dec 2021
Why are so many nurses leaving the profession and what can be done to prevent it?
Pay more attention to nurse pay and well-being to ease a ‘Big Quit’ from the NHS
25 Nov 2021
When Datix is deployed as a threat: how can nurses help foster a blame-free culture?
Misuse of patient safety reporting tools should be called out for the bullying it is
28 Oct 2021
What effect would mandatory COVID-19 vaccination have on the nurse workforce?
Staff have a duty of care, but this step could lead to resentment and walk-outs, readers say
29 Sep 2021
COVID-19 vaccine delivery: what should be done to counter abuse of nurses?
Staff can help educate those who are fearful but abuse by patients must not be tolerated
26 Aug 2021
Patient deaths: is there stigma in expressing emotion in the workplace?
Death is upsetting, and sometimes it can be hard to stop feelings from bubbling up
22 Jul 2021
Free parking: should it remain in place for nurses after pandemic restrictions end?
Withdrawal of free permits for council car parks disadvantages community nurses
17 Jun 2021
Flexible working: would better options help nurses recover from the pandemic?
Improving work-life balance could help boost well-being and even retain nurses, readers say
27 May 2021
Is a national, standardised nursing uniform a good idea?
The NHS in England is consulting nurses on their views – and what style would work best
28 Apr 2021
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