Analysis
Advanced stages of illness: how to support patients’ changing needs
Meeting patients’ supportive care needs is important no matter their stage of illness
17 Oct 2023
An unfair legacy: how the Letby case has affected nurses
Difficult questions persist about raising concerns and preserving the profession’s image
16 Oct 2023
How to harness self-awareness to build better working relationships and patient rapport
Do you know how your personality type affects how you communicate and interact at work?
09 Oct 2023
Why nursing is undervalued – and how to challenge perceptions
Flawed perceptions of the profession are common. Find out how to articulate its value
02 Oct 2023
How to manage patients’ expectations of new cancer treatments and clinical trials
Cancer drugs are developing at a rapid rate, but patients need to be aware of the reality
29 Sep 2023
Nurse suicide: what support is there for those at risk and grieving colleagues?
Support from healthcare employers is key to preventing tragedies
25 Sep 2023
We’re glad you came: how to make sure overseas recruits know they’re welcome and valued
The NHS depends on nurses from overseas, so it’s imperative they are supported to thrive
18 Sep 2023
ReSPECT process: a step-by-step guide from Resuscitation Council UK
Expert advice on the process for creating an emergency care and treatment plan
15 Sep 2023
Pre-death grief: how to support families with bereavement before the end of life
Grief can begin long before death, as with terminal illnesses such as dementia or cancer
11 Sep 2023
Could a tuition fees scheme help nursing students to stay and cut attrition?
The need for better incentives and support for nursing’s next generation is pressing
28 Aug 2023
Lucy Letby: how the trial unfolded and timeline of investigation into babies’ deaths
We review the key events, after the nurse’s sentencing for murder and attempted murder
21 Aug 2023
Workplace bullying: why it’s so common in nursing and what to do if it happens to you
Bullying can have a huge impact on well-being, but is not always dealt with well
14 Aug 2023
The NHS pay deal is about more than wages. Now the wider issues are up for discussion
Package came with promise that concerns including safe staffing would be addressed
07 Aug 2023
That guilty feeling: if work is weighing on your conscience, you’re not alone
How to gain healthy perspective when you’re shouldering too much responsibility
31 Jul 2023
SACT safety guide: how to protect yourself from the hazards of such drugs
Some nurses are unaware of the risks of handling SACT agents
26 Jul 2023
Restrictive practices: surprising actions that may breach patients’ rights
The legal implications of using practices that limit individuals’ activities
17 Jul 2023
NHS workforce plan: what does it mean for nurses and training places?
Critics say it lacks detail on how extra staff will be trained – and a retention strategy
10 Jul 2023
Clinical placement shortages: are they putting nursing at risk?
Plans to increase student numbers will be scuppered if a lack of places is not addressed
03 Jul 2023