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

Handwashing is the primary way to prevent the spread of infection.

05 Sep 2023
Empathic care: can it be taught and how does it help patients?

Research shows that empathy can calm anxiety and improve patient outcomes.

01 Sep 2023
Anti-strike law: what does it mean and can I be compelled to work?

The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act gives employers new powers – we look at how it re

16 Aug 2023
What discounts can you get this summer as a NHS worker?

The cost of living remains stubbornly high but there are some savings to be made for nurse

10 Aug 2023
What is your body language saying to patients? Tips for improving communication

Nurse-patient communication is not just about the words you say.

01 Aug 2023
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 uniform costs, mem

27 Jul 2023
How words can hurt: tips on avoiding language that stigmatises patients and diseases

Person-centred nursing care requires an understanding of how certain terms may belittle, f

25 Jul 2023
What you need to know about DNACPR and people with learning disabilities

How nurses can help in avoiding making inappropriate do not attempt cardiopulmonary resusc

13 Jul 2023
Survival guide to working in the hot weather: how to stay cool on shift

Being on shift in searing heat, in uniform and with little chance of a drink can make summ

11 Jul 2023
What to do if you are not getting the training you need

Professional development options, your rights to study and training time at work, and your

06 Jul 2023
Strike ballot: what are the next steps, and is fair pay still possible?

With further strikes off the table in England following the RCN ballot result, we look at

30 Jun 2023
Active listening: what is it and how can I use it effectively?

Good communication with patients and colleagues is essential for effective care and active

27 Jun 2023

Misunderstandings can put patients at risk, so language skills should continue to be nurtur

20 Jun 2023

When and whether nurses should provide first aid, including CPR, when off duty, including y

13 Jun 2023

Risk of violence or practising outside your competence may be your reason – but it’s a step

06 Jun 2023

Attendance monitoring tool is used by some NHS employers but with workforce’s sickness rate

23 May 2023

Hay fever is an often underestimated allergic reaction, but symptoms can be debilitating.

16 May 2023

With May having a bumper haul of bank holidays, find out whether you are entitled to a day

25 Apr 2023

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