Expert advice
Pelvic floor: how to strengthen your muscles and reduce incontinence risk
Nurses have an elevated risk of pelvic floor weakness, resulting in urinary incontinence
10 Aug 2021
Occupational health services are here to support staff – so why the stigma?
Find out what a referral for physical and mental well-being interventions really involves
09 Aug 2021
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
03 Aug 2021
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
29 Jul 2021
Backdated holiday pay: how to get any money you are owed
Find out if you’re eligible for a one-off corrective payment for ‘regular overtime’
27 Jul 2021
Intentional rounding: does it ensure consistency or hinder individualised patient care?
How the structured rounds system works in practice, plus what it means for compassionate care
20 Jul 2021
Culturally sensitive nursing care: how to understand and meet all patients’ needs
Nurses enhance patients’ care experience when they take steps to bridge cultural gaps
13 Jul 2021
What should I eat before, during and after my night shift?
Advice for nurses on how to ensure their diet does not suffer if they’re working nights
06 Jul 2021
Could coronavirus vaccination become compulsory for nurses?
Mandatory vaccination and the rights of individuals and employers
23 Jun 2021
Shoes for nurses: how to choose the right footwear for your comfort and safety
Comfortable and protective shoes are an essential part of the nursing uniform
22 Jun 2021
Sharps injuries: what nurses need to know about the risks
Training is needed to reduce avoidable injuries and minimise infection risks
15 Jun 2021
How Magnet hospitals can promote nurse leadership and improve staff well-being
The scheme being tested in England aims to attract and retain nurses
10 Jun 2021
Compassion fatigue in nurses: symptoms and how to get support
What to do when the emotional and physical toll of caring for patients and working through...
04 Jun 2021
Third wave of COVID-19: what might happen and how nurses can prepare for it
The next wave's timing and size in the UK is uncertain, but there are ways to get ready
26 May 2021
LGBTIQ+ and healthcare: a guide to gender-inclusive language
Non-inclusive language can create barriers to quality cancer care
18 May 2021
I’m sweltering: does my employer have to maintain a set workplace temperature?
What nurses need to know if they are too hot for comfort at work
12 May 2021
Tax relief: find out how much you could be claiming back
How to get a refund or money off your tax bill for expenses, from membership fees to laundry
21 Apr 2021
DNACPR notices: what nurses need to know
Nurses’ input can inform a decision about whether to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
13 Apr 2021