Nick Evans
Cancer treatment backlog: what’s gone wrong and how to fix it
New initiatives ease pressures in some areas, but coordinated action is key in the long-term
How nurses can make a connection with young mental health patients
Nurses’ therapeutic relationship with patients should be seen as a core part of treatment
‘Smoke-free’ NHS sites: how support for patients and staff can make it a reality
On-site cessation teams, staff programmes and e-cigarette use are all part of the solution
Framework for a career: how general practice nursing is being transformed
A new framework for general practice provides a structure for career and role development
Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed
Two tragic deaths were the catalyst for the programmes to improve skills, support and care
Diabetes care post-COVID: what you need to know
Updated NICE guidance, and the struggles patients face due to lack of contact with care teams
Long-COVID in children: how to spot the signs and offer support
Amid delays in referral to long-COVID services nurses need to advocate for children affected
What is supernumerary status and why does it need protecting?
With placements disrupted by the pandemic, some view students’ special status as under threat
Are children with learning disabilities getting enough mental health support?
Learning disability nurses need to highlight the mental health needs of young people
Band 7 here I come: how to prepare yourself to achieve promotion
Advice on making the jump from band 6, and questions you’re likely to face at interview
How to improve nurse-patient communication in the emergency department
ED nurses must be adaptable when communicating with often distressed people
Course closures: how learning disability nurse training is having to evolve and adjust
Despite course closures some still see positives for recruitment into the specialty
Common cancer medication errors and how to avoid them
Nurses should know how to reduce errors and improve patient safety
How enhancing your clinical leadership skills will help your career
A good nurse is a good leader, and there’s training available to help achieve your potential
New guidance on what nurses need to know about the use of force in mental health units
Guidance sits alongside existing regulations and aims to end inappropriate use of force
Why overseas nurses are set to remain a vital part of NHS recruitment strategy
Numbers projected to reach 30-year high, as trusts aim for ‘50,000 nurses’ target
Plight of obese children has been worsened by the pandemic: here’s how nurses can help
Less activity and poor diet choices have triggered a worsening of obesity
Dysphagia: what learning disability nurses need to know
Swallowing difficulties are a common health risk but small changes can make a big difference