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Fitness to practise panel heard how a practice nurse mistakenly administered the anti-inflammatory Depo-Medrone (left) instead of the contraceptive Depo-Provera jab (right) to two patients.

Practice nurse who gave patients wrong injection avoids NMC suspension

Nurse showed ‘admirable level of developing insight into her actions’, FtP hearing finds

Number nurses leaving NMC register has risen by almost 50% in just six months

Steep rise in new registrants quitting profession, as recruitment slows

Burnout blamed for ‘devastating’ surge in newly registered nurses leaving NMC register

Alcohol addiction among nurses: a sad looking young woman at a desk with her head on her arm, holding a glass containing alcohol

Addiction and substance misuse in nursing: is it a hazard of the job?

Why many hesitate to seek help with addictive behaviours – and the available support

Woman does calculations at home. Nurses in the NHS pension scheme need to work out te impact of working versus partial or full retirement

Partial retirement from the NHS: what looks like the best option for me?

And find out if you’re at risk of losing pension payments thanks to a rule change

Anthony Omo, adviser to NMC told members that: ‘healthcare is dangerous, and so there is a level of risk you need to live with’

Fitness to practise backlog: NMC cannot be expected to police nurses, says new adviser

Anthony Omo, short-term adviser to the regulator, made his comments at a NMC members’ meeting

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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

Evidence and Practice

Advances in the early detection of pancreatic cancer – a literature review

Advances in the early detection of pancreatic cancer – a literature review

Progress in early diagnosis will be key for improving prognosis and survival

Developing nursing students’ digital capabilities to enhance public health

Developing nursing students’ digital capabilities to enhance public health

An assignment showed how digital literacy can be linked to public health improvement in...

Improving cervical screening uptake in under-served patient populations

Improving cervical screening uptake in under-served patient populations

A quality improvement project promoting trust and engagement resulted in improved screening...

Delivering spirometry in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic via diagnostic hubs

Delivering spirometry in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic via diagnostic hubs

Also a learning resource, they showed a need for symptom-led hubs that can incorporate other...

Non-insulin-based treatment for type 2 diabetes

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Reducing health inequalities for marginalised populations by improving access to hepatitis C virus testing and treatment

Reducing health inequalities by better access to hepatitis C virus testing and treatment

A nurse-led project that can be replicated micro-eliminated HCV by innovative, partnership...

Features

Montage of 15 podcasts selected to interest nurses

Listen to this! 15 podcasts made with you in mind

Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down

 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual

Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not

Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?

Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration

Mental health nurse Matty Caine is founder of First Person Project

I came close to death – now I’m using my experience to improve mental healthcare

Mental health nurse Matty Caine on his pioneering service First Person Project

Community nurse arrives at man’s front door. The two greet each other, suggesting a they share a warm bond

Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries

Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment

Opinion

Nurses’ fear of mistakes: a nurse sits on the floor of a locker room trying to overcome her nerves at work

How can I overcome my fears about making mistakes at work?

Tips on addressing anxiety over errors, plus how to handle them if they do occur

New NHS national uniforms in different colourways are designed to better distinguish nursing and other occupational groups 

‘Smart scrubs’: will your new work wardrobe help you do your job in comfort?

New NHS uniform has its critics, but perhaps it’s not such a bad idea

A student nurse cares for an injured older patient. Placements help students build confidence and experience through hands-on care

Practice makes perfect: would reducing clinical placement hours be a mistake?

Placement hours are a big commitment, but they also build skills and confidence

Students

Using AI for nursing degree: a person’s hands typing on a laptop computer, with illustrated icons representing study and technology hovering above them on the image

Is it cheating if I use AI to help me with an assignment? 

We look at the AI tools available, ways students can use them – and the potential pitfalls

Nursing students working part-time in supermarkets: a young woman stacking shelves in a supermarket 

Side hustles: how can I make extra money as a nursing student?

From bank work to bar work, tips on making extra cash while maintaining your studies

A nursing student looks at an IV monitor as she listens to a senior nurse while learning on placement

Feel you’re not good enough? Tips for students on building confidence

Strategies to help you overcome self-doubt in your studies and on placement

Careers

Supportive nursing workplace: a woman smiles as she shakes hands with her new employer during an interview

What does a good employer look like? Your workplace checklist

Experts advise on what to look for, from team culture and well-being support to leadership

Moving up to a band 6 nursing role: illustration shows a nurse standing on the band 6 part of a bar chart, in which the bars are steps from band 4 to band 6

Stay at band 5 or move up to band 6? How to decide what’s right for you

Stepping up may mean more pay, but what are the other factors to consider?

Aesthetic nurse specialist: a nurse injecting toxin into a woman’s forehead during an aesthetic procedure

Aesthetic nurse specialist: what does a typical week look like?

What an aesthetic nurse specialist does and how to get into this field

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