Expert advice
Protected titles: what are the legal implications of calling yourself a nurse?
Where attempts to protect the title ‘nurse’ in law stand and why it matters
08 Dec 2021
Maternity leave and pay: what nurses are entitled to and employers’ obligations
A guide to the complex rules on pay and time off for pregnant staff and their partners
07 Dec 2021
Can my manager ban us from wearing festive clothes and jewellery at work?
Christmas outfits may spread a little cheer, but staff must remain professional
01 Dec 2021
Shift pattern changes: your rights and options, and how to get what you need
What to do if your employer proposes changes that affect your health or caring role
30 Nov 2021
Holiday entitlement: how much leave you can take and when
Your annual leave rights, especially during the pandemic, and when your employer can say no
16 Nov 2021
Standardised uniforms for nurses: who will wear them and when?
Uniform for NHS staff in England will have a dress option and reflect cultural diversity
09 Nov 2021
Seasonal affective disorder: what it is, treatment options – and do light boxes work?
SAD’s multiple risk factors – including shift changes – may mean many nurses are at risk
02 Nov 2021
Mouth care at the end of life: how to provide safe and essential interventions
Oral hygiene is a crucial part of providing dignified end of life care
20 Oct 2021
Patient consent or assent – what’s the difference?
Advice on gaining consent, and what to do if a patient lacks capacity
19 Oct 2021
Your booster jab: timeline, eligibility and how to address colleagues’ hesitancy
COVID-19 vaccine booster programme starts, with front-line nurses at the top of the queue
30 Sep 2021
Menopause symptoms at work: what support should you expect?
Heavy periods, brain fog and hot flushes can all take their toll, but help is available
23 Sep 2021
Flexible retirement from the NHS: what are nurses’ options?
There are more ways to retire than a once-and-for-all break with your career, your...
21 Sep 2021
Grab your nurse discounts: the cut-price offers you need to know about
Our round-up of the best offers – from eco-friendly products, days out, to your weekly shop
14 Sep 2021
Treatment options: can a patient demand one over another?
Patient choice is important in clinical decision-making, but not the only consideration
08 Sep 2021
Flu vaccination: what are the changes in this year’s programme?
The biggest immunisation campaign ever is about to launch, amid fears about NHS capacity
07 Sep 2021
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
31 Aug 2021
Skin conditions: how to identify rashes and diseases on darker skin types
Black and brown skin tones have been neglected in medical literature - but that’s changing
18 Aug 2021
NHS flexible working: how to apply and make it work for you
The agreement aims to help recruit and retain workers, as well as improve work-life balance
17 Aug 2021