Analysis
Salary sacrifice purchases: things to consider before signing up
It may seem like a lifeline, but the option can increase financial difficulties for some
25 Jul 2022
Patients at risk of suicide: how to talk openly and offer support
Compassionate conversations with people who have a terminal or life-limiting illness
22 Jul 2022
Pay offer: how it breaks down and what nurses need to know
Met with a decision to ballot on industrial action, NHS offer is among most complicated ever
21 Jul 2022
Using instant messaging apps at work: what are the advantages and risks?
Advice on using services such as WhatsApp safely in healthcare settings
15 Jul 2022
How to stay cool at work in the hot weather
Tips that can help you maintain hydration, conserve energy and cope with menopause symptoms
08 Jul 2022
Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed
Two tragic deaths were the catalyst for the programmes to improve skills, support and care
04 Jul 2022
Period policies: why every workplace should have one to support staff
Creating healthy workplaces with from menstruation to menopause
01 Jul 2022
Why are nurses more likely to be bullied than other NHS staff?
Advice for staff when faced with a toxic culture that poses a risk to them and patient care
13 Jun 2022
RCN congress 2022: how does it work, and what’s on the agenda this year?
Financial hardship, overwork and compassion fatigue are among the issues for debate
30 May 2022
Pressure to work overtime: how to say no and prioritise work-life balance
If you’re working extra hours it may well be unpaid – and it may well be damaging your health
16 May 2022
When a patient dies: providing compassionate care and support
How to maintain dignity and privacy, support families and protect your own well-being
06 May 2022
Flexible working: have the new rules made a difference for nurses?
What you told our survey about why it matters, making requests and support from managers
25 Apr 2022
Your next pay rise: find out what to expect from NHS negotiations
As the cost of living soars, we guide you though the next steps in the 2022-23 pay deal
18 Mar 2022
Safe mobilisation and how to keep a patient’s falls risk in perspective
Deconditioning happens fast – which is why supporting mobility is a nursing priority
14 Mar 2022
Wearing religious emblems: your right to choose or your employer’s right to regulate?
When a cross, hijab or kara may be allowed under uniform policy – and when they might not
07 Mar 2022
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Do you dream of handing in your notice to the NHS – and what would persuade you to stay?
Employers need to listen to nurses to understand why they are leaving in large numbers
04 Mar 2022
Remote nursing consultations: how to get them right
Video consultations are here to stay. Here’s how to prepare for this ‘new normal’ in care
03 Mar 2022
No space for breaks: staff rooms are too small, too grubby or non-existent
Even when you can take time out at work, are the facilities fit for purpose?
28 Feb 2022