Analysis
NHS pay deal: what does the new offer mean for you?
What you need to know before voting yes or no, and what happens next
20 Mar 2023
Thinking of moving to the UK to practise? Here’s what you need to know
Practical advice on job offers, spotting scams, language tests and money issues
06 Mar 2023
Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children: how to spot symptoms and tailor care
The disease tends to be mild and self-limiting but can result in serious complications
02 Mar 2023
Are night shifts playing havoc with your gut health? Tips to help improve it
Stomach and bowel complaints aren’t inevitable just because on you’re on nights
27 Feb 2023
Moving and handling patients safely: how to avoid pain and injury
Helping patients move is part of nursing, but injury rates are high. Tips for reducing risk
20 Feb 2023
How to spot the warning signs for respiratory illness in children
With a resurgence in traditional respiratory infections, curiosity about symptoms is key
14 Feb 2023
Sharps injuries: if they’re preventable, why do they keep happening?
Tips on what to do to reduce risk, and steps to take if an accident happens
13 Feb 2023
Bias in NMC referrals: which nurses are most at risk of baseless claims?
Steps to end the clear bias in complaints against black and Asian nurses
30 Jan 2023
Deterioration: spotting the signs and escalating care on a pressured shift
Tools and advice to help teams ensure patients are monitored effectively
23 Jan 2023
Fobbed off and undermined: the racist attitudes obstructing careers
How to combat the recruitment bias that holds back many black and Asian nurses
16 Jan 2023
Child vaccination schedule: changes, new risks and tackling hesitancy
A guide to answering parents’ questions and allaying vaccination fears
11 Jan 2023
Calling in sick: do fear and guilt stop you from taking time off when you’re ill?
Advice if you are worried about sickness policies, or leaving colleagues in the lurch
09 Dec 2022
Scarlet fever and Group A strep: what you need to know
Alarm over Group A strep has prompted an alert and appeals to nurses to be extra vigilant
09 Dec 2022
Abuse of patients: what all nurses can do to help end bad practice
Advice on reporting concerns and abusive practices and the support available
02 Dec 2022
Constipation, daytime wetting and nocturnal enuresis: what you need to know
How to offer timely management advice to families on this common and distressing issue
24 Nov 2022
Strike action could be a defining moment for the profession – but can it succeed?
Why precedent proves nurses can win on the picket line, without losing public support
18 Nov 2022
Brain fog: causes and coping strategies from menopause to long-COVID
Top tips on coping with debilitating brain fog when you need a clear head for work
11 Nov 2022
Why nurses need to talk about vitamin D with their patients
In autumn and winter months, nurses can encourage people to counteract declining light levels
13 Oct 2022