Kim Sunley
Nurses must take a break
Healthcare workers are entitled to breaks – and nurses are no exception

Staff shortages shouldn’t equal missed breaks. Know your rights and how to access support

12 Mar 2020
Protect yourself from dermatitis

Don’t underestimate the importance of using moisturisers and correct hand hygiene procedures

04 Feb 2019
RCN's hands-on approach to glove use

Ahead of World Hand Hygiene day on 5 May, the Royal College of Nursing wants to spread the word about guidance on glove use in clinical settings 

03 Apr 2018

5 Most Read Articles

Nurse’s ‘zero fail’ screening programme is cutting preventable blindness

Tracking system now considered a gold standard in care of premature babies

Nurse job titles: are there too many – and is it time for change?

With hundreds of titles and no standard terminology, confusion is inevitable

How can we promote nursing excellence and influence investment in mental health services?

Finding solutions to such problems as inconsistent care and high caseloads is pressing

Detecting early and subtle signs of patient deterioration in acute hospitals

The role of nurse intuition, family and patient concerns, and trends in vital signs

Nurses named in King’s birthday honours say they have teamwork to thank for success

Read about outstanding nurses representing the profession in this year’s list