5 healthy meals tips: how to pack a lunchbox to look forward to on busy shifts
Time and money-saving advice on eating and drinking well while at work
09 Apr 2024
Expert advice
When a patient is dying: nurses’ role in the hours before and after death
Recognising when death is near, verifying death and providing compassionate care
26 Mar 2024
Menopause: what reasonable adjustments can I expect at work?
Most nurses will experience menopause and new guidance says employers have a duty to help
15 Mar 2024
Diabetes and dementia: safely managing people living with multiple long-term conditions
Older people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing dementia
13 Mar 2024
What you need to know about caring for people with sickle cell disease
With shortages of sickle cell disease nurses, primary care nurses have a vital role to play
12 Mar 2024
Sepsis guidance update: how do I need to change my practice?
Nurse specialist explains the importance of more targeted antibiotic use
12 Mar 2024
Ramadan and how to keep energy levels up in clinical practice during a month of fasting
Tips on the best ways to minimise hunger and thirst, while making time to pray on shift
08 Mar 2024
Promoting safe care for people with epilepsy and a learning disability and/or autism
Nurses can use the new Clive Treacey Safety Checklist to support service users
07 Mar 2024
Delegating healthcare activities: what is it and how can nurses do it safely?
Skills for Care’s guiding principles can help towards safe and effective delegation
15 Feb 2024
How to give your best to patients when you’re lacking motivation
Finding ways to boost morale and reaching out to peers can help you get back on track
13 Feb 2024
Chronic cough in adults: how the latest guidance can help you help your patient
Advice on diagnosis and assessment, red flags, complications and timely referral
31 Jan 2024
Redeployment: what to expect if you are asked to work in another clinical area
How and when staff may be moved, and what makes them feel supported in unfamiliar roles
30 Jan 2024
Measles surge: what you need to know right now, and how your practice is affected
Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control
29 Jan 2024
What you need to know about caring for children with epilepsy
Support can include peer group activities, school counselling and individual care plans
24 Jan 2024
How a new Parkinson’s dementia toolkit can help you
It covers risk factors, symptoms and treatment – as well as conversations with patients
11 Jan 2024
Pressure ulcers: how new advice could help you ensure care is consistent
Recommendations aim to improve care pathways and wound categorisation
10 Jan 2024
IV paracetamol shortage: what you need to know
Advice on alternative routes of paracetamol administration and other pain-relieving drugs
09 Jan 2024
5 tips to help you get fit – without paying for gym membership you might struggle to use
Steps you can take to protect your mind and body from the demands of the job
02 Jan 2024