Analysis

Nurses’ freedom to speak: are things better for whistleblowers in the NHS?

While there have been improvements since a 2015 review, following care failings at Mid Sta

22 Aug 2022
Collective action: how nurse power can effect change in working conditions

Not everything needs a high-profile campaign – nurses acting together on lesser issues suc

19 Aug 2022
Sight loss and driver safety: how to spot symptoms and advise your patients

How nurses can advise patients with eye health problems, common conditions that affect dri

12 Aug 2022
Endometriosis: why diagnosis can take years, and how to help patients

The condition often goes undiagnosed, leaving women with debilitating symptoms.

01 Aug 2022
Salary sacrifice purchases: things to consider before signing up

Employer-provided schemes can seem like a lifeline if you need to replace a fridge or mobi

25 Jul 2022
Pay offer: how it breaks down and what nurses need to know

Greeted with a furious decision to ballot on industrial action, this ye

21 Jul 2022
‘Smoke-free’ NHS sites: how support for patients and staff can make it a reality

Smokers remain a common sight outside hospitals, despite site-wide bans.

18 Jul 2022
Using instant messaging apps at work: what are the advantages and risks?

Services such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are a part of daily life, but how should

15 Jul 2022
What to do if you suspect a fracture in the ED

A small number of fractures go unnoticed in the emergency department, but the human and fi

14 Jul 2022
How to stay cool at work in the hot weather

Overheated workplaces and lack of access to drinking water can affect concentration and ca

08 Jul 2022
Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed

The deaths of Oliver McGowan and Paul Ridd shone a light on failings in care and were a ca

04 Jul 2022
Period policies: why every workplace should have one to support staff

Managing bleeding and pain at work can be difficult for nurses, especially on long shifts

01 Jul 2022

What support can NHS staff get and what can regulators and managers do to address a toxic c

13 Jun 2022

Your quick guide to the votes and discussions on the agenda, ranging from financial hardshi

30 May 2022

Most nurses work beyond their hours, often unpaid, but relying on staff goodwill to cover s

16 May 2022

Early detection of sepsis has improved but when missed and untreated it can kill or have li

13 May 2022

How to maintain the dignity and privacy of patients following the end of life, while also b

06 May 2022

Nursing Standard survey reveals how important flexible working arrangements are to nurses a

25 Apr 2022

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