Analysis
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
Tattoos and skin health: spotting signs of melanoma and treating rashes and infections
How to manage adverse reactions and what tattoos mean for early skin cancer detection
24 Oct 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
Record-keeping and documentation: how to improve your practice and avoid mistakes
Advice on keeping accurate patient records, and fitting notes-writing into your shift
10 Oct 2022
Type 2 diabetes: unexpected comorbidities and how to help complex patients
Study found accompanying conditions can include back pain, depression and osteoarthritis
03 Oct 2022
Eczema in adults: a quick guide to causes, types and supporting patients to self-manage
This common condition, characterised by dry, itchy skin, can greatly affect quality of life
26 Sep 2022
How to embrace your leadership potential, whatever your rank or role
Inspiring others to deliver the best care is a core competency, and key to leadership
23 Sep 2022
Workforce vaccinations: impact of COVID-19 vaccine campaign on nurses’ views
What nurses are saying about having this year’s flu jab, and mandatory vaccination
20 Sep 2022
Nursing student attrition: what's happening to the COVID-19 cohort?
Pandemic and cost of living adding to pressures on those due to graduate
16 Sep 2022
When parents or families disagree with life-or-death care decisions
Communicating to de-escalate tensions in disputes over withdrawal of treatment
12 Sep 2022
Health inequalities: nurturing trust to reduce risk in hard-to-reach groups
How nurses can promote public health messages by forging links with community leaders
05 Sep 2022
PPE: there is more of it – but it’s still not fit for purpose, say female nurses
Nursing Standard survey finds many still struggle to get equipment that fits
02 Sep 2022
Peripheral neuropathy: how nurses can help patients live better with the condition
A look at how nurses can support patients, with tips on self-management
30 Aug 2022
Compassionate leadership: how to make it happen in your workplace
Empathy and inclusiveness can be hard to find in the hierarchies of the NHS
26 Aug 2022
Nurses’ freedom to speak: are things better for whistleblowers in the NHS?
Improvements have been made, but work culture still needs to change
22 Aug 2022
Collective action: how nurse power can effect change in working conditions
Nurses acting together can achieve success that has significant implications
19 Aug 2022
Good continence care: tips and tools for nurses working in any setting
Find out how to ask patients the right questions, assess their symptoms and provide support
15 Aug 2022