Lucy Mason
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A violent encounter during a placement almost made me quit

How an incident with a patient showed the value of speaking up when something feels wrong

28 Sep 2018
Students and nurses must show a united front

As nursing unions and activists battle to defend the profession, we cannot afford to remain spectators in the political arena, say Dann Gooding and Lucy Mason.

29 Sep 2017

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Care home nurse suspended for lying about making 999 call 

Nurse also did not attempt CPR as she claimed that a resident was ‘already dead’

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Spotting deterioration takes more than tools – experts’ advice on honing your instincts

Bank shift nurses face huge losses from their NHS pensions

Three trusts want to move bank nurses to an agency, slashing employer pension contributions

Action is needed now or the learning disability profession will disappear

The NHS and higher education need to acknowledge the need for urgent investment

Nurses who experienced miscarriages warn of inadequate PPE when handling toxins

Are employers doing enough to protect staff who handle chemotherapy medicines?