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Good nurse leaders share many traits, including emotional intelligence and respect for staff

How to be a nurse leader – even if it doesn’t come naturally

Do you shy away from leadership? Hear from an introvert who rose to a senior role

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The mystery of Deepdene man: could nurses hold the key to this 34-year-old cold case?

An appeal to nurses who could help solve missing persons’ cold cases: podcast reveals more

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Why can’t newly qualified nurses find jobs in the NHS?

Nursing Standard podcast guests discuss the devastating impact of NHS job freezes

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Diabetes and menopause: how their symptoms can overlap

Our podcast guests discuss how certain menopause symptoms can be confused with diabetes

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A nurse looking at a screen at the nurses' station in a darkened hospital at night. Shift work can affect nurses’ well-being due to its impact on home and social life, as well as diet and sleep.

Coping with shifts: are you prioritising your own well-being?

Our podcast guests discuss the challenges of shifts and importance of rest and self-care

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Tissue viability nurse consultant Julie Tyrer reminds us what the letters in PURPOSE T stand for and why this is important for nursing practice.

Pressure ulcers: tips for avoiding preventable harm

Tissue viability nurse consultant Julie Tyrer talks about risk assessment tools

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Sepsis: how to spot atypical symptoms

A nurse whose son was hospitalised with the condition lists unusual signs to look out for

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Modern nursing scrubs are built for practicality, unlike uniforms of the past, which have included items such as frilly caps, cuffs and corsets

Nurses’ uniforms: what do scrubs say about the nursing identity?

The latest Nursing Standard podcast looks at the changing image and nature of the profession

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Essential pain management: how to improve your skills, with real-world scenarios

Listen to this podcast to ensure you can recognise, assess and treat patients’ pain

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‘Orwellian at times’ – troubling findings of review into nursing regulator 

Review team leader discusses what he found behind the scenes at the NMC

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NHS staff goodwill is exhausted, Wes Streeting tells podcast

Shadow health and social care secretary discusses Labour’s plans for nurse staffing levels

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Job interviews: how to prepare for and succeed at them

Advice from a career coach to help dispel any nerves, plus how to answer common questions

Thinking of stopping your NHS pension? Here’s why you shouldn’t

The benefits of the NHS pension and why it is such good value for nurses
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Why do NHS nurses in Scotland appear to get a better deal than elsewhere in the UK?

It seems staff there enjoy benefits their colleagues elsewhere can only dream of
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Conflict in healthcare: how to resolve issues calmly and safely

Tips on defusing conflicts, responding to aggression and the importance of staying calm
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Band Aid remembered: how one nurse inspired a phenomenon

Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger's work in Ethiopia in 1984 helped kickstart the charity song
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Public speaking: how nurses can excel at presentations

Cast off your fears and learn how to become a more confident speaker
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How nurses can build their confidence at work

We discuss what is meant by confidence and steps that nurses can take to improve it

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