Analysis
What will the ‘new normal’ look like for nursing?
COVID-19 is going to be with us for a while – as are some of the related changes to care
10 Jul 2020
How to carry out remote consultations for people with asthma and COPD
Primary care nurses are having to transform their ways of working
06 Jul 2020
COVID-19 and nurses’ right to refuse to treat: when is it justified?
Refusing care due to lack of personal protective equipment is more complex than it might seem
26 Jun 2020
Nurse pay: will the ‘clap for carers’ sentiment mean anything come negotiation time?
The government now has a chance to reflect the nation’s gratitude in its pay awards
19 Jun 2020
COVID-19 and diabetes: counting the cost of lockdown lifestyles and limitations
Restricted access to healthcare and increased anxiety may have stored up problems for later
08 Jun 2020
COVID-19: how lockdown affects children’s risk of home accident injury
Spending more time at home means parents must be even more vigilant
21 May 2020
COVID-19: how can we protect BAME nurses during the crisis?
The pandemic has disproportionately affected BAME people and the NHS has been slow to react
19 May 2020
COVID-19: the steps to take when your shift ends to stay safe at home
Online sources list rigorous steps to take– but what do the experts say?
22 Apr 2020
COVID-19: nurses say they are not getting adequate PPE
A survey by Nursing Standard finds front-line staff fear for their lives
10 Apr 2020
COVID-19: how the NHS and the nursing profession have coped so far
As lockdown continues, we take stock of the impact on and response from services and staff
06 Apr 2020
COVID-19: a guide to the big issues for nurses
Frequently asked questions on issues such as self-isolation, sick pay and redeployment
02 Apr 2020
How to help patients cope with hay fever
Symptoms can be debilitating, but the condition is often under-recognised and poorly managed
30 Mar 2020
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COVID-19 emergency register for nurses: how it will work in practice
UPDATED Final-year nursing students and ex-registrants to be deployed to boost the workforce
27 Mar 2020
COVID-19: diary of a nurse in self-isolation
A nurse lecturer’s personal account of the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on her family
26 Mar 2020
Neurological conditions: a symptom-by-symptom guide for nurses
How to care for a patient who has signs and symptoms that may require investigation
15 Mar 2020
What nurses need to know if they decide not to attempt CPR
Be prepared to defend your actions if no DNACPR order is in place
06 Mar 2020
How effective is the NHS 111 service?
NHS 111 handles millions of calls a year, but some question its usefulness
05 Mar 2020
Nursing at work, caring at home: advice, tips and your workplace rights
It’s tough juggling loved ones’ needs and a day job – so what are your options?
03 Feb 2020