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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
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
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
NHS pensions: changes could risk greater opt-out among lowest paid
Rises in contribution rates could prompt greater levels of pension opt-outs
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
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
A survey showed inconsistent access to services and a need to support staff to gain...
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
Systematic review emphasises the benefit of patients having a named contact within the care...
Group pre-treatment consultations for people receiving systemic anticancer therapy
The potential benefits and disadvantages of group PTCs for patients, relatives and nurses
Features
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
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
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
How can we improve the pancreatic cancer patient care pathway?
Pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse Di Dobson says people with the condition deserve better
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
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