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Could nursing students be ready to register with fewer practice hours under their belts?
Idea might succeed in boosting nurse numbers, but I can think of a more obvious way
20 Feb 2023
Why leaders who are kind and loyal will bring out the best in their team
Compassion does not begin and end with patients – nurses need it from their manager too
14 Feb 2023
Support nurses to stay on at work, don’t ask retirees to return
Amid an NHS staffing crisis, the focus should be on retention, not retired staff
08 Feb 2023
M is for memorable: how to harness mnemonics to help you retrieve key information, fast
Tips on using word patterns to boost recall of important clinical information and tasks
02 Feb 2023
Kindness in the workplace – we all need it, but do we have time to practise it?
With many nursing staff feeling near to breaking point, acts of compassion are essential
01 Feb 2023
High blood pressure risk in black communities: how to reduce health inequality
Black people are at disproportionate risk of hypertension, but tailored care changes that
26 Jan 2023
First aid won’t fix this: where are the serious staffing plans?
With staff on strike, the government’s latest effort is to lure back retirees
19 Jan 2023
Let’s find common ground to end nurses’ strikes
Health minister Maria Caulfield wants talks on pay, conditions and workload to continue
18 Jan 2023
What battle-weary nurses need right now is the certainty staffing ratios would bring
NHS is crying out for nurse-to-patient ratios as part of a system-wide workforce plan
17 Jan 2023
‘Just in-case’ medicines at the end of life: how we can optimise their use
Anticipatory drugs can be a source of distress, but explaining their role may reassure
12 Jan 2023
Want to reduce paperwork? Then involve nurses in leading the change
It’s nurses who know how to ensure digital tools enhance practice rather than hinder it
10 Jan 2023
ShinyMind: the free mental health app for nurses that’s tailored to your needs
How our well-being app can support you when facing extreme stress and burnout
04 Jan 2023
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Striking nurses have spoken, but will governments finally act to fix the NHS?
The profession needs its legendary determination and resourcefulness now more than ever
16 Dec 2022
Super-helper or robonurse: who would you want on your team?
The NHS is powered by the altruism of super-helpers who are often super unappreciated
15 Dec 2022
Nurses have been taken for granted for far too long – but here’s how to make that stop
Short-staffing will only get worse if nurses continue to feel under-valued
14 Dec 2022
Overseas nurse recruitment: why aren’t red list countries an NHS no-go?
Recruitment from low-income countries continues. despite the obvious ethical issues
08 Dec 2022
Does my manager have the right to phone me when I am off sick?
We explain your rights and obligations, plus how often is too often when it comes to contact
02 Dec 2022
Suicide among nurses: how we can reduce risk and stigma by simply talking
Ways to support colleagues through open, honest discussions
24 Nov 2022