Analysis
Why are pay and conditions different for non-NHS nurses?
Pay varies widely in other settings, but calls for standardisation may not be welcomed by all
09 Jul 2021
Hydration at work: how is your employer helping staff cope with long, hot shifts in PPE?
The pandemic has compounded long-standing problems of inadequate breaks and dehydration
25 Jun 2021
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Hair racism: the everyday prejudice black nursing staff face at work
Workplaces can marginalise staff of African-Caribbean heritage who chose afro styling
11 Jun 2021
What happens now: the state of nursing after the COVID-19 pandemic
Six nurse leaders discuss how the past 18 months have affected their workplaces
04 Jun 2021
Maths anxiety: how to conquer your fears and calculate with confidence
Reduce your risk of medications errors by becoming comfortable with numbers
01 Jun 2021
Racism in the NHS: why nurses say structural discrimination is not a thing of the past
Prejudice remains alive and well, insist black and minority ethnic nurses’ groups
24 May 2021
Demoralised and let down: your response to pay offer ‘insult’ after year of sacrifices
What nurses told a Nursing Standard-Sunday Mirror survey about pay, staffing and the pandemic
22 May 2021
Older LGBT+ people’s care: how to create a safe, inclusive and comfortable environment
Heteronormative bias means older LGBT+ service users can feel unsafe and uncomfortable
19 May 2021
The case that stays with me and how it’s changed my practice
Of the many patients a nurse sees, some have an impact that’s career-affirming – or altering
30 Apr 2021
Urinary incontinence: it’s common in nurses, but are you ignoring the symptoms?
Demographic and occupational factors increase the risk, but it’s important to seek help early
26 Apr 2021
Staying cool and comfortable at work: the challenges of PPE
Innovations in uniform design are making COVID-19 care requirements a bit more bearable
16 Apr 2021
Lost out on a promotion? How to use the experience to build your career
Being knocked back can be deflating, but with our tips you can turn it to your advantage
31 Mar 2021
Caring for trans and non-binary people: overcoming the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
How to address inequitable treatment and improve communication with patients
05 Mar 2021
Napping on a nursing shift: can it help to fight fatigue?
Night shifts and long hours can affect sleep and the risk of errors. Are naps the answer?
18 Feb 2021
Rotas and shift patterns: who should make the decisions?
What nurses told us about lack of control over their shifts and cost to work-life balance
05 Feb 2021
COVID-19 cardiac complications: counting the long-term cost
The virus has been linked to heart damage, but has also disrupted care across the specialty
15 Jan 2021
COVID-19 workplace support: initiatives promoting nurse health and well-being
Virtual wobble rooms, PPE marshals, welfare cafés – how employers are supporting staff
08 Jan 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out: what you need to know
Nurses are playing a leading role in the mass vaccination programme
08 Jan 2021