Expert advice

IV paracetamol shortage: what you need to know

Advice on alternative routes of paracetamol administration and other pain-relieving drugs

5 tips to help you get fit – without paying for gym membership you might struggle to use

Steps you can take to protect your mind and body from the demands of the job

NHS staff parking: who pays, what are the rules and can I challenge charges?

Many nurses still pay to park at work, despite a lack of alternatives and rising costs

How to reduce your chances of getting a virus at work this winter

Do your best to avoid common winter viruses by upping your infection control game

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Bedbugs: identifying an infestation and what to advise patients

How to recognise and treat the bites and reduce your risk of bedbug exposure at work

Standardised uniforms for NHS nurses: your questions answered

The latest on England’s new staff uniforms, including objections to the colour-coding

Suicide ‘postvention’: how to support staff after the death of a colleague

How to create a ‘suicide aware’ workplace and offer appropriate support

Cannabis for medicinal use: when it can be prescribed and what nurses need to know

The products available and conditions for which they can be legally used

TikTok tips: how you can use it to connect with others and share ideas

Finding content on the social media app – and sharing your own safely and professionally

Learning disability and autism: best practice tips for all nurses

How non-specialist nurses can adapt their practice and help tackle health inequalities

Hand hygiene: how to get it right and avoid skin damage

Is your approach effective? We look at best practice and what the experts say

Empathic care: can it be taught and how does it help patients?

It can calm anxiety and improve outcomes, but it can also boost staff well-being

Anti-strike law: what does it mean and can I be compelled to work?

The power the legislation gives employers, and the implications for future strike action

What discounts can you get this summer as a NHS worker?

Take advantage of special offers, including holidays, meals and theatre trips

What is your body language saying to patients? Tips for improving communication

How small adjustments to your body language can help build the therapeutic relationship

Tax refunds: how to make sure you are getting what you are owed

You may be able to claim hundreds of pounds in backdated tax relief for work-related costs

How words can hurt: tips on avoiding language that stigmatises patients and diseases

Certain terms have the power to belittle or frighten patients, and even affect outcomes

What you need to know about DNACPR and people with learning disabilities

The facts and rules about this recommendation play a critical role for everyone concerned

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