Analysis
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out so far: nurses’ experiences in hospitals and GP surgeries
As the programme extends into primary care, teams will need support
18 Dec 2020
Can virtual placements compare? The realities of blended learning during COVID-19
Nursing courses moved classes online amid the pandemic, but some changes might stay
14 Dec 2020
Should I say sorry? How to handle complaints – and how to learn from them
While patient feedback can be difficult to hear, showing empathy may help resolve issues
07 Dec 2020
2020 – a year like no other for the world in general and nurses in particular
Nurses reflect on how COVID-19 has changed what they do, and how they can shape the future
20 Nov 2020
Why blood samples are rejected and how to reduce the risk of error
Diagnosis and treatment can be delayed if the lab says a sample is unsuitable to process
30 Oct 2020
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COVID-19: end of life care and the lessons of the first wave
Marie Curie-Nursing Standard survey highlights the emotional toll of the pandemic on nurses
21 Oct 2020
Back to school: how school nurses have coped with new-term challenges
Schoolchildren’s return has reduced health concerns, but school nurses have less access
19 Oct 2020
Menopause at work: managing hot flushes and PPE
The workplace changes that can minimise discomfort for staff with menopause symptoms
16 Oct 2020
Care home nurses’ survey reveals a sector facing huge challenges during pandemic
QNI report reveals care home sector had to make a number of difficult decisions
06 Oct 2020
Nurses with long-COVID: why pacing yourself when back at work is essential
Staff struggling to recover from coronavirus need the support of employers – and colleagues
02 Oct 2020
Recognising how conditions present on darker skin: is nurse training colour-blind?
Darker skin tones are often not included in clinical resources – including for COVID-19
18 Sep 2020
Long-COVID: what nurses need to know about longer-term effects of the virus
How to support people who still have symptoms months after their initial infection
16 Sep 2020
Coronavirus in the community: the innovations helping nursing services keep up
Collaboration has helped staff face the enormous challenges of community care
14 Aug 2020
How nutrition can aid successful long-term recovery from COVID-19
Nutritional support is vital to help patients with the lasting effects of coronavirus
31 Jul 2020
Nursing students: here’s how your training will look in the new academic year
Post-pandemic peak, universities plan to continue with initiatives such as online lessons
24 Jul 2020
What happens to all the nurse well-being support and the wobble rooms now?
COVID-19: Not all employers will be keeping staff hubs open and parking free
21 Jul 2020
Revalidation: steps to get your application back on track
COVID-19 work pressures have put paid to many nurses’ CPD plans – but help is at hand
17 Jul 2020
Domestic violence: a nurse innovation helping people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities can be especially vulnerable to domestic violence and abuse
15 Jul 2020