Erin Dean
Why are there so few men in children’s nursing?
Recruitment is hindered by poor understanding of the role and negative stereotypes
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
Drug administration for students: what is the BNF and how do I use it?
Tips on how to access it and build your confidence to administer drugs safely
Working beyond the scope of your role: how to push back and ensure safe practice
Steps to take to protect yourself and patients if assigned work outside your competency
Second jobs: the nurses forced to take on extra work to make ends meet
Some are taking shifts just to cover living costs, but how does this affect staff well-being?
What does it cost to be a nurse where you live?
Childcare, housing and food costs are outpacing nursing salaries – and pricing-out some staff
First patient handover: what to expect and how to ensure it’s as effective as possible
Learning what works in handover can be daunting, but getting it right is key to safe care
Nursing associates: NHS success story or a staffing stop-gap?
The number in post is near 8,000, but despite this progress many still have concerns
Exit interviews: useful retention tool or meaningless tick-box exercise?
What makes for a good exit interview and how they can inform retention strategies
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
On the verge of burnout? 7 signs to look for and how to cope
Positive steps nurses can take to help reduce risk and enhance your work-life balance
Well-chosen words: how what you say makes a difference to outcomes
Tips for more powerful, productive and empathetic conversations with patients
Moving and handling patients safely: how to avoid pain and injury
Helping patients move is part of nursing, but injury rates are high. Tips for reducing risk
Sharps injuries: if they’re preventable, why do they keep happening?
Tips on what to do to reduce risk, and steps to take if an accident happens
How nurses can improve handovers between ambulances and emergency departments
Handovers can be highly pressured, but there are tools and techniques that can help
What does an organ donation specialist nurse do – and how can I become one?
The skills and experience you will need to coordinate donation and support families
Deterioration: spotting the signs and escalating care on a pressured shift
Tools and advice to help teams ensure patients are monitored effectively
Redeployed to an unfamiliar area: what is a floating shift and do I have to work it?
How to cope if your shift setting changes and ensure you work within your competency