Expert advice
Winter ready: infection prevention and control measures to take now
Getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are top of the list of actions you can take
27 Oct 2022
NHS pensions: how the October 2022 changes will affect your income and retirement
Will the next stage of the pensions overhaul leave an ill-timed dent in your pay packet?
20 Oct 2022
Fireworks, sparklers and bonfire injuries: treatment advice and how to promote safety
Tips to share on preventing harm, particularly to children, and what to do in case of burns
18 Oct 2022
Anaemia and surgery: early diagnosis and management to minimise risk
New guidance on managing anaemia outlines a patient-centred perioperative pathway
13 Oct 2022
Falls prevention in older people with impaired vision: guidance and practical advice
How to assess hazards in homes and care settings, and the importance of a holistic approach
11 Oct 2022
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know
Our guide explains the rules on the poll and its potential impact on pay
10 Oct 2022
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
20 Sep 2022
What happens when someone makes a complaint about you: a step-by step guide for nurses
Take some of the stress out of the process by finding out what to expect at every stage
13 Sep 2022
Flu vaccine: who is included in this year’s programme and how it will work
The UK Health Security Agency has issued fresh guidance for the coming 2022-23 flu season
06 Sep 2022
Multiple sclerosis: latest NICE guidance on understanding symptoms and treatments
Guideline reflects progress made in care and management of adults with MS
30 Aug 2022
Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money
What you need to know if you are taking on work that is not part of your normal role
09 Aug 2022
DNACPR notices: the patient’s role in decision-making and when consent is needed
The discussions required for valid notices, and how patients and their families are involved
02 Aug 2022
Hypertension: what non-specialist nurses need to know about high blood pressure
Symptoms to look out for, risk factors and treatment options
26 Jul 2022
Medical records: am I allowed to look at my own notes at work?
What the law says about accessing your records, plus your rights of access
19 Jul 2022
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool: how to use it in practice
Steps to identify malnutrition issues among patients and develop a care plan
12 Jul 2022
Issuing fit notes: what does the change in legislation mean for nurses?
All you need to know about written statements on fitness for work, plus the training required
06 Jul 2022
If a patient leaves me money in their will, would I be allowed to keep it?
What any nurse should consider before deciding whether to accept or decline money or gifts
14 Jun 2022
Monkeypox: should we be worried and are nurses at increased risk?
How to spot signs, identifying risk factors and understanding the treatment options
31 May 2022