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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

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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

Advanced nurse practitioner Susie Lagrata, who left her home and family in the Philippines at the age of 23, and has forged a successful career in the UK

Settling in as an international nurse: ‘what I left behind to work in the UK’

Leaving her family behind was heartbreaking for nurse Susie Lagrata, but she has no regrets

Care for transgender people: how to create positive, inclusive experiences

The steps you can take to tackle health inequalities faced by trans people

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Rare neurodevelopmental disorders: what you need to know

Getting to know the characteristics of rare disorders can improve patient care

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Patient’s Choice award winners: The district nursing team that transformed my life

Janette Connor nominated the team for their holistic, compassionate care

Protect your well-being: how to stay calm when the world feels chaotic

Ways to maintain your focus and balance in the face of relentless grim news

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Julie Roye, RCN Nurse of the Year 2023

RCN Nurse of the Year 2023: ‘We empower patients with choice’

Julie Roye’s determination to break down health inequalities has had an impressive impact

Famous names in praise of nurses – ‘the country should value them more’

Nursing Live speaker poet Michael Rosen among celebrities to express their admiration

Palliative care is everyone’s business: steps you can take to improve patient experience

How to promote seamless and person-centred support across primary and secondary care

Meet the nurses eliminating race-based inequalities in healthcare services

Nurses discuss how they challenge bias – find out about promoting diversity at Nursing Live

Can sofa beds and power naps at work help staff fight fatigue?

How some trusts are tackling the issue – and aiming to reduce the risk of errors

From PIN to pen: meet the nurses who became authors and find out how they made the leap

Nurses talk about their novels and how their skills and experiences feed their creativity

How you can improve end of life care planning for people with learning disabilities

Guidance and tools to help nurses ensure service users’ wishes are met

Nursing couples: what it’s like when your partner is a fellow nurse

Three couples on the highs and lows of partnerships that span the private and professional

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