Analysis
PPE: there is more of it – but it’s still not fit for purpose, say female nurses
Nursing Standard survey finds many still struggle to get equipment that fits
02 Sep 2022
Compassionate leadership: how to make it happen in your workplace
Empathy and inclusiveness can be hard to find in the hierarchies of the NHS
26 Aug 2022
Nurses’ freedom to speak: are things better for whistleblowers in the NHS?
Improvements have been made, but work culture still needs to change
22 Aug 2022
Collective action: how nurse power can effect change in working conditions
Nurses acting together can achieve success that has significant implications
19 Aug 2022
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
10 Aug 2022
Medication errors: how to avoid them and what to do if you make one
Advice on common mistakes, their potential consequences and methods to improve safety
08 Aug 2022
Salary sacrifice purchases: things to consider before signing up
It may seem like a lifeline, but the option can increase financial difficulties for some
25 Jul 2022
Patients at risk of suicide: how to talk openly and offer support
Compassionate conversations with people who have a terminal or life-limiting illness
22 Jul 2022
Pay offer: how it breaks down and what nurses need to know
Met with a decision to ballot on industrial action, NHS offer is among most complicated ever
21 Jul 2022
‘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
18 Jul 2022
Using instant messaging apps at work: what are the advantages and risks?
Advice on using services such as WhatsApp safely in healthcare settings
15 Jul 2022
How to stay cool at work in the hot weather
Tips that can help you maintain hydration, conserve energy and cope with menopause symptoms
08 Jul 2022
Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed
Two tragic deaths were the catalyst for the programmes to improve skills, support and care
04 Jul 2022
Period policies: why every workplace should have one to support staff
Creating healthy workplaces with from menstruation to menopause
01 Jul 2022
Why are nurses more likely to be bullied than other NHS staff?
Advice for staff when faced with a toxic culture that poses a risk to them and patient care
13 Jun 2022
When managers experience compassion fatigue
Trying to ease constant pressures and support staff can take a toll – here’s how to seek help
06 Jun 2022
RCN congress 2022: how does it work, and what’s on the agenda this year?
Financial hardship, overwork and compassion fatigue are among the issues for debate
30 May 2022
Peripheral neuropathy: how nurses can spot it and support patients
Causes, symptoms and effects, and the questions cancer nurses should ask patients
16 May 2022