Analysis
Steep rise in NHS staff absence: do you feel under pressure to fill the gaps?
Find out about your rights to time off as your work life hits new levels of stress
Are you a disordered eater? How being a nurse could be putting you at risk
Protected mealtimes are helpful to patients, so maybe it’s time you had them too
COVID-19: how to avoid skin damage while wearing PPE
Expert advice for nurses on minimising the effects of prolonged use of masks and visors
Heart failure: how to spot the signs and improve patients’ quality of life
While heart failure cannot be cured, symptoms can be controlled for many years
Chronic wounds: what nurses can do to improve treatment and optimise healing
Approaches to ulcers and chronic wounds remain inconsistent – and costly – throughout the NHS
Presents from patients: when is accepting a Christmas gift not allowed?
Patients may want to show appreciation, but there are rules about gifts to staff
Young people with cancer: how nurses can offer psychological support
Cancer diagnosis can be hard for young people who need high-quality nursing support
Trauma-informed care: why it should be part of every nurse’s practice
One in three adults has experienced trauma, which can affect mental and physical health
Diabetes distress and denial: finding ways to help patients cope with their diagnosis
For some people, diagnosis and the ensuing lifestyle changes can be overwhelming
How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the world
Moving on: how to give notice with grace and not burn your bridges
The pandemic prompted many staff to rethink their careers. Here’s how to plan and do it well
Button batteries, plastic toys and coins: treating children who ingest foreign bodies
More children and teenagers are attending EDs due to ingested foreign objects