Analysis
When a patient asks for help to die: what the law says, plus how to respond
With debate continuing over changing the law on assisted dying, here’s what you need to know
08 Nov 2021
Dying at home: not enough community staff to support a good death, nurses say
Survey highlights ‘perfect storm’ of too few staff and more end of life care at home
27 Oct 2021
Anticipatory prescribing: how to use it to improve care of patients at the end of life
Access to ‘just in case’ medications is fundamental to compassionate palliative care
22 Oct 2021
Neutropenic sepsis: how to spot the signs and symptoms and take rapid action
Nurses need to be vigilant on this potentially fatal complication of anticancer treatment
27 Sep 2021
Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
13 Sep 2021
How to survive night shifts: advice on protecting your health and well-being
Sleep expert Steven Lockley’s tips to help you establish good routines around night shifts
31 Aug 2021
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
16 Aug 2021
How to broach difficult subjects with your patients
Campaigner Liz O’Riordan sparked a debate on the cancer issues no one talks to patients about
04 Aug 2021
What happens now: the state of nursing after the COVID-19 pandemic
Six nurse leaders discuss how the past 18 months have affected their workplaces
04 Jun 2021
Maths anxiety: how to conquer your fears and calculate with confidence
Reduce your risk of medications errors by becoming comfortable with numbers
01 Jun 2021
How will cancer services and nurses have to adapt as we leave lockdown?
As COVID-19 restrictions ease there will be implications for cancer nurses and their patients
13 May 2021
Children and young people with cancer: why age-appropriate care is crucial
UK-wide analysis of children and young adults with cancer shows a mixed picture
19 Apr 2021
Staying cool and comfortable at work: the challenges of PPE
Innovations in uniform design are making COVID-19 care requirements a bit more bearable
16 Apr 2021
Older people with urgent care needs: new advice will aid clinical decision-making
Updated guidance aims to help minimise hospital stays and spot the signs of frailty
09 Apr 2021
Caring for trans and non-binary people: overcoming the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
How to address inequitable treatment and improve communication with patients
05 Mar 2021
COVID-19 vaccination for people with cancer: what you need to know
We answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccinations for people with cancer
01 Feb 2021
COVID-19 cardiac complications: counting the long-term cost
The virus has been linked to heart damage, but has also disrupted care across the specialty
15 Jan 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out: what you need to know
Nurses are playing a leading role in the mass vaccination programme
08 Jan 2021