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The diversity of community nursing

Prolific community nurse Jayne Sankey has more than 30 years of primary care under her belt...

30 Apr 2018

'The autonomy of my role in primary care keeps me on my toes'...

Practice nurse Paula Cannon, who works at the Nelson Medical Practice in Wimbledon,...

24 Apr 2018

Hypodermic needle being inserted into patients arm at a clinic

'People think practice nursing is solitary but I'm part of a team of...

Fay Codona explains how a placement in her final year led her to join Carlisle Healthcare in...

12 Feb 2018

Spearheading a technological revolution in district nursing

Award-winning district nurse Paul Crank reflects on how he ensured connectivity across care...

26 Jan 2018

Empowering nurses to choose practice nursing

Practice nurse, Ifrah Ahmed has experienced a variety of working environments on ward...

10 May 2017

No reason to fear a move to the independent sector

Keeleigh Scott on her new nursing role working with adults with learning disabilities in...

28 Feb 2017

QNI programme will shape community nursing leaders of the future

Next spring will see the launch of a leadership programme for Queen’s Nurses. Lynne Pearce...

22 Nov 2016

Keeping community nurses safe from harm

Lone workers in community settings can be vulnerable to abuse. Dean Gurden looks at how to...

04 Aug 2016

Caring for yourself when you are the patient

Being a nurse doesn’t give immunity from long-term illness: points to consider after being...

12 Jul 2016

Study highlights link between unfairness and staff sickness

Work dissatisfaction can affect health, recruitment and retention

17 Jun 2016

Rediscover your passion by setting fresh career goals

Work motivation can be kick-started by redefining your ambitions

13 Jun 2016

Stress puts off nurse directors from going for the top job

A recent report shows nurse directors are reluctant to take on chief executive roles because...

13 Jun 2016

Simple ways to take back control and reduce your stress levels

In a challenging work situation, the level of stress and anxiety you are feeling may well be...

08 Jun 2016

Be a leading candidate

Nerves can take hold and speech become garbled when you are put on the spot. Here, we offer...

01 Jun 2016

Workplace matters

Medical settings are fast-paced and busy, so if someone is not pulling their weight, it can...

25 May 2016

Stay open to change

Most of us find change a challenge, but by accepting it as inevitable we can make the most...

11 May 2016

Want to set up a nurse-led clinic? Here's how to do it...

Detailed planning and communication with team members are vital to creating a successful...

11 May 2016

From negative to positive: turn redundancy into an opportunity

Being made redundant can feel like a crushing blow, but it might just be the springboard to...

27 Apr 2016

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a life-limiting interstitial lung disease. We do not know...

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The nurse associate role carves out a niche for itself

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15 May 2018

Changing perceptions: how heart disease conversations with all ages could save lives

Heart disease does not discriminate against age – despite what a lot of patients think...

21 May 2018

Social care needs NHS-style funding model, urges RCN activist

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18 May 2018

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): implications for nurses and the NHS

What you can expect from the new data protection regulation and how it will affect your work

09 May 2018