Expert advice
Treatment options: can a patient demand one over another?
Patient choice is important in clinical decision-making, but not the only consideration
08 Sep 2021
Flu vaccination: what are the changes in this year’s programme?
The biggest immunisation campaign ever is about to launch, amid fears about NHS capacity
07 Sep 2021
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
31 Aug 2021
New guidelines on childhood immunisation: best practice, tips and checklists explained
Managing Childhood Immunisation Clinics provides practical advice for general practice nurses
19 Aug 2021
Skin conditions: how to identify rashes and diseases on darker skin types
Black and brown skin tones have been neglected in medical literature - but that’s changing
18 Aug 2021
Setting the standards for community learning disability nurses
New voluntary standards set out clear idea of skills and knowledge senior nurses need
11 Aug 2021
Newborn blood spot testing for SCID: what you need to know
England to trial screening for severe combined immunodeficiency for the next two years
10 Aug 2021
Pelvic floor: how to strengthen your muscles and reduce incontinence risk
Nurses have an elevated risk of pelvic floor weakness, resulting in urinary incontinence
10 Aug 2021
Occupational health services are here to support staff – so why the stigma?
Find out what a referral for physical and mental well-being interventions really involves
09 Aug 2021
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
03 Aug 2021
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
29 Jul 2021
Mental health: how nurses can spot the first signs of depression in older people
Terms such as ‘feeling low’ or ‘ out of sorts’ can be used to express anxiety
27 Jul 2021
Long-COVID and children: what you need to know and the dedicated support on offer
Some children with mild illness are still struggling with persistent symptoms for months
16 Jul 2021
Culturally sensitive nursing care: how to understand and meet all patients’ needs
Nurses enhance patients’ care experience when they take steps to bridge cultural gaps
13 Jul 2021
Could coronavirus vaccination become compulsory for nurses?
Mandatory vaccination and the rights of individuals and employers
23 Jun 2021
Sharps injuries: what nurses need to know about the risks
Training is needed to reduce avoidable injuries and minimise infection risks
15 Jun 2021
Compassion fatigue in nurses: symptoms and how to get support
What to do when the emotional and physical toll of caring for patients and working through...
04 Jun 2021
Third wave of COVID-19: what might happen and how nurses can prepare for it
The next wave's timing and size in the UK is uncertain, but there are ways to get ready
26 May 2021