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Back pain: how to combat it if you have it, and prevent it if you don’t
The right equipment, exercise and work culture can help you avoid what might seem inevitable
26 Jul 2021
How to delegate – and how not to: tips on team working and leadership
Delegation develops staff skills and confidence. Here’s what you need to know to do it well
23 Jul 2021
How to detect malnutrition and provide support for people in the community
Advice on using screening tools, the Food First approach and the impact of COVID-19
19 Jul 2021
Why are pay and conditions different for non-NHS nurses?
Pay varies widely in other settings, but calls for standardisation may not be welcomed by all
09 Jul 2021
Type 2 diabetes remission: how to help patients lose weight and eliminate medication use
The DiRECT trial has shown the benefits of rapid weight loss
02 Jul 2021
Hydration at work: how is your employer helping staff cope with long, hot shifts in PPE?
The pandemic has compounded long-standing problems of inadequate breaks and dehydration
25 Jun 2021
What happens now: the state of nursing after the COVID-19 pandemic
Six nurse leaders discuss how the past 18 months have affected their workplaces
04 Jun 2021
Maths anxiety: how to conquer your fears and calculate with confidence
Reduce your risk of medications errors by becoming comfortable with numbers
01 Jun 2021
COVID-19 and children: should there be a vaccine roll out and are school nurses key?
Vaccinating children could help protect vulnerable people but doubts remain over its priority
28 May 2021
Older LGBT+ people’s care: how to create a safe, inclusive and comfortable environment
Heteronormative bias means older LGBT+ service users can feel unsafe and uncomfortable
19 May 2021
Nutritional care: steps to support patients with eating and drinking difficulties
The latest guidance on assessment and care, especially for those at the end of life
14 May 2021
Standardised nursing uniforms: what do you want to wear to work?
An NHS consultation could see an end to the plethora of styles used across England
13 May 2021
DNACPR notices: what went wrong in the pandemic and the conversations that matter
Advance care planning is vital and nurses in all settings should be involved, experts say
07 May 2021
The case that stays with me and how it’s changed my practice
Of the many patients a nurse sees, some have an impact that’s career-affirming – or altering
30 Apr 2021
Urinary incontinence: it’s common in nurses, but are you ignoring the symptoms?
Demographic and occupational factors increase the risk, but it’s important to seek help early
26 Apr 2021
Staying cool and comfortable at work: the challenges of PPE
Innovations in uniform design are making COVID-19 care requirements a bit more bearable
16 Apr 2021
Perplexing presentations: how to act on fabricated or induced illness
Guidance for nurses on identifying and safeguarding children at risk
15 Apr 2021
Older people with urgent care needs: new advice will aid clinical decision-making
Updated guidance aims to help minimise hospital stays and spot the signs of frailty
09 Apr 2021