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Fairness in FtP: how to deal with concerns and get referrals right
NMC guide sets out when to refer and when to address concerns in-house, and why it matters
29 Jun 2021
The real-life Charlie Fairhead: how my career inspired Casualty character
Gary Jones talks about how it feels to have his nursing career portrayed on the small screen
14 Jun 2021
What to say to a bereaved colleague
How to offer support, bearing in mind the different ways faiths and cultures deal with loss
07 Jun 2021
COVID-19 leadership challenges: experiences of nurses from minority ethnic backgrounds
Five nursing professionals describe how the pandemic affected their work, teams and patients
31 May 2021
Nurses and stress: how performing arts skills can improve self-care and communication
Training given by actors is helping NHS staff to look after themselves better
17 May 2021
Magnet hospitals: what makes them places where nurses want to work?
Why UK hospitals are trialling the US model and what it means for staff and patients
10 May 2021
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Nurses’ time to shine: how to get started on your RCN Nursing Awards entry
Advice from winners, nominees and our chair of judges to help you celebrate your achievements
22 Apr 2021
Hand hygiene: how can you be sure your workplace is getting it right?
Compliance is critical to patient safety, but monitoring it is far from straightforward
15 Apr 2021
How to prevent inpatient falls: start by refusing to accept they’re inevitable
Falls should be seen as shocking, rather than normal hospital events
12 Apr 2021
Nursing, a career that runs in families… or does it?
Second and third generation nurses on whether their career was inspired by family role models
08 Mar 2021
COVID-19: the support available for nurses facing emotional and financial hardship
How organisations such as the RCN Foundation are helping staff, and how to apply for a grant
01 Mar 2021
Nursing leadership: which type is right for you?
Effective leadership can inspire staff and improve care
22 Feb 2021
Glove use and vaccinations: what the COVID-19 guidance says
There has been some confusion over whether gloves should be worn by vaccinators
15 Feb 2021
How to use social media to get health messages to patients and the public
Use digital technology to support self-management and communicate with hard-to-reach groups
25 Jan 2021
How COVID-19 is affecting nurses’ mental health, and what to do about it
There are so many reasons to feel anxious about coronavirus, but help is out there
22 Jan 2021
Domestic abuse: how to spot the signs and support colleagues who may be affected
Nurses in all sectors will have contact with victims, but can also be at risk themselves
18 Jan 2021
Transgender nurses in the workplace: how trusts are supporting gender diversity
The NHS has made rapid progress in recent years – and we all have a part to play
11 Jan 2021
Fair pay, safe staffing and support during COVID-19: priorities for nursing in 2021
The RCN general secretary on being an advocate for nursing in its most difficult year to date
30 Dec 2020