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NMC headquarters brass plaque showing its name and logo – a nurse was struck off by the regulator over a patient's end of life care

Struck off: care home deputy manager who made false claims about dying patient’s care

Hidden camera showed nurse’s claims about welfare checks and verifying death were untrue

Striking nurses outside Antrim Area Hospital

Pay parity and safe staffing: nurses' views from the picket lines

Nurses in Northern Ireland take to picket lines amid failure to implement pay award

An aerial view of a row of semi-detached houses surrounded by flood water

QNI grant will help community nurses severely affected by UK flooding

Storms in the UK have forced people out of their homes with some nurses unable to work

A glass jar full of coins labelled 'NHS Pension'

NHS pensions: changes could risk greater opt-out among lowest paid

Rises in contribution rates could prompt greater levels of pension opt-outs

A nurse on strike outside the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield

Fair pay: call for evidence on new separate pay spine for nurses

Nurses’ pay spine could reward experience, says RCN, but others warn of divisiveness

70-year-old nurse cycles more than 300km to raise money for Cavell

Ian Clifford took on the challenge to help charity support colleagues in need

Evidence and Practice

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an audit of late effects on patients

Why you should read this article: • To appreciate the importance of providing regular late-...

 Holistic needs assessments: considerations for effective delivery

Holistic needs assessments: considerations for effective delivery

CNSs and others must work together and teams collaborate so HNAs are available when needed

Exploring the provision of services to support people with cancer-related pain

Exploring the provision of services to support people with cancer-related pain

A survey showed inconsistent access to services and a need to support staff to gain...

Exploring patients’ and healthcare professionals’ experiences of virtual clinics during COVID-19

Experience of virtual clinics during COVID-19 by patients and healthcare professionals

Patients’ needs should be considered and staff require adequate equipment and training to...

Communication and information needs of older people with cancer: a systematic review

Communication and information needs of older people with cancer

Systematic review emphasises the benefit of patients having a named contact within the care...

Exploring the acceptability and benefits of group pretreatment consultations for people receiving systemic anticancer therapy

Group pre-treatment consultations for people receiving systemic anticancer therapy

The potential benefits and disadvantages of group PTCs for patients, relatives and nurses

Features

A young child looks into the distance with tears rolling down their cheek

How nurses can help prepare children for the death of a parent with cancer

Honest conversations with children about end of life can help them cope with grief

An illustration of a smart phone being held aloft with app logos swirling around it

Apps for nurses: our round-up of the best smartphone tools for your work and home life

Whether you are planning shifts or a night out, there are all sorts of apps that can help

When you’re the patient: what I learned from being on the other side

Four nurses talk about compassion, curiosity and what mattered most to them

How I turned a nursing setback into a thriving business

Antonia Philp’s tips for nurses who spot a patient need or a gap in the market

Cartoon

Nursing in 2023: a cartoonist’s take on the year, with a little help from our readers

Look back at topics that got you talking, including cost of living, uniforms and overtime

Preparing for retirement: how to fill the gap left after leaving nursing

Some feel a sense of lost identity. Find out how to plan ahead, emotionally and practically

Opinion

X-ray style illustration showing where the pancreas is located in the body

How can we improve the pancreatic cancer patient care pathway?

Pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse Di Dobson says people with the condition deserve better

Car park pay machine and pay-and-display signs in a hospital car park – hospital nurses face charges and fines for parking at work

Hospital car parking: who exactly is making a profit from all those charges and fines?

Using staff as cash cows if they drive to work shows how far goodwill has fallen in the NHS

IV paracetamol shortage: what you need to know

Advice on alternative routes of paracetamol administration and other pain-relieving drugs

Students

Leading change as a nursing student: how to develop an innovation

Award winner explains how she co-produced a relevant, helpful resource with patients

Nursing Live: what’s on offer for students and newly registered nurses

Access free sessions on placements, well-being, mentors, careers and more at RCNi’s event

Should I correct patients if they mistakenly call me ‘nurse’?

Many patients won’t spot the difference between a student and a nurse

Careers

A woman in a smart yellow blouse smiles widely at the person sitting opposite her at a desk, as in a nursing job interview

Going for a band 7 role? What to expect to be asked at your interview

Moving up to these senior roles can be a big step – prepare well with our interview tips

Nursing and teaching: how to have the best of both worlds

Bridge the gap between clinical practice and academia, while still working for the NHS

How can I advance as a nursing associate?

Make the most of career opportunities whether you aspire to nurse registration or not

Jobs