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

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

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?

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

How you can improve mental health outcomes for veterans

Veteran-friendly practices can help provide specialist care to this vulnerable group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaks during and between shifts: what are your rights?

How to ensure you get the time out you need, even when pressures are high

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

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

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