Expert advice
Do I have the right to refuse to care for a patient without risking my NMC registration?
Here’s what you need to know about when refusal to treat can and cannot be justified
06 Jun 2023
Tick-borne encephalitis virus: what you need to know as summer approaches
A handful of cases of this potentially fatal new infection have been detected in the UK
31 May 2023
Sickness absence and how your employer keeps tabs on your attendance
Can HR monitoring tool spot the difference between a duvet day and genuine incapacity?
23 May 2023
How to cope with hay fever symptoms when you’re at work
Symptoms can be debilitating so it’s best to be prepared for pollen season
16 May 2023
How you can improve mental health outcomes for veterans
Veteran-friendly practices can help provide specialist care to this vulnerable group
16 May 2023
Weight-loss drug Wegovy: what do I tell patients if they ask me about it?
How to support obese patients with evidence-based advice on new form of semaglutide
11 May 2023
Male urinary incontinence: why it happens and how to help patients overcome stigma
Many men will experience it at some point. Find out about the impact and options for support
27 Apr 2023
Bank holidays: what are nurses’ rights on pay and leave on public holidays?
With May having a bumper haul of bank holidays, find out whether you can take the days off
25 Apr 2023
Pay dispute: what are the next steps and key dates for April and beyond?
Find out what happens now the pay offer in England has been rejected
19 Apr 2023
Infection prevention and control: how to banish bad habits and sustain best practice
Why ways to reduce complacency are as important to IPC as effective hygiene
18 Apr 2023
All you need to know about diagnosis and treatment of asthma and COPD
Tips and advice on achieving gold standard care for the UK’s two most common lung diseases
05 Apr 2023
What happens if nurses reject the pay offer? Your questions answered
We look at the implications of a no vote, and the potential for a return to the picket line
04 Apr 2023
NHS national uniform will soon be sewn up – so will the new scrubs make your job easier?
Workwear has been designed with staff input, and (spoiler alert) we hope you like blue
21 Mar 2023
All you need to know about the end of life community sepsis tool
Latest version of the Sepsis Six tool helps assess risk and guide decision making
16 Mar 2023
Duty of care: the legal, ethical and professional points to consider
What duty of care means for you, whether at work, off-duty or on strike
07 Mar 2023
Breaks during and between shifts: what are your rights?
How to ensure you get the time out you need, even when pressures are high
28 Feb 2023
Psychological first aid: what is it and can it help nurses cope with trauma or crisis?
How the strategy works, and how to access training to support yourself and others
15 Feb 2023
What primary and community care nurses need to know about earwax removal
Too much wax build up can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus, itchiness and vertigo
08 Feb 2023