Erin Dean

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Menopause: guidance on support for NHS staff who are struggling with symptoms

NHS advice marks a cultural shift to foster openness and improve women’s working lives

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Hostile patients: how to deal with aggression, verbal attacks and other forms of abuse

Advice on steps to take, de-escalation tips and why incidents should never be normalised

Emergency Nurse

Scarlet fever and Group A strep: what you need to know

Alarm over Group A strep has prompted an alert and appeals to nurses to be extra vigilant

Nursing Children and Young People

What is a WellChild Nurse – and could it be the career for you?

The role involves caring for children with serious and complex health needs

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Is laughing gas safe and what can I tell recreational users about managing their risk?

Evidence-based advice on the health implications of inhaling nitrous oxide

Emergency Nurse

Hot debriefs: what every emergency nurse should know

A five-minute team debrief after a difficult case can help protect staff well-being

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Strike action could be a defining moment for the profession – but can it succeed?

Why precedent proves nurses can win on the picket line, without losing public support

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Brain fog: causes and coping strategies from menopause to long-COVID

Top tips on coping with debilitating brain fog when you need a clear head for work

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What does an occupational health nurse do and could it be the role for me?

Find out about a varied career that can be in the NHS or anywhere in the world of work

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Challenging clinical decisions: how to raise concerns about care

It can be difficult to question senior colleagues. Find out how to do it well

Picture shows a woman taking a vitamin D supplement. As autumn/winter approaches many people will need to top up their levels of vitamin D levels and nurses can play a key role in advising on this
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Why nurses need to talk about vitamin D with their patients

In autumn and winter months, nurses can encourage people to counteract declining light levels

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Anaemia and surgery: early diagnosis and management to minimise risk

New guidance on managing anaemia outlines a patient-centred perioperative pathway

Primary Health Care

Long-COVID: support in assessing and managing patients

Guidance for primary care nurses on this new condition, which requires regular updated advice

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What does a parish nurse do?

Paid and voluntary posts with local churches, providing holistic healthcare in the community

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Eczema in adults: a quick guide to causes, types and supporting patients to self-manage

This common condition, characterised by dry, itchy skin, can greatly affect quality of life

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Workforce vaccinations: impact of COVID-19 vaccine campaign on nurses’ views

What nurses are saying about having this year’s flu jab, and mandatory vaccination

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What happens when someone makes a complaint about you: a step-by step guide for nurses

Take some of the stress out of the process by finding out what to expect at every stage

Nursing Children and Young People

Type 2 diabetes: how to manage the rise in cases among children and young people

Many children are not receiving specialist care or advice on how to minimise complications

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