Analysis
Nursing beyond your 40s: does it have to mean ‘tired out’?
The pros and cons of working beyond midlife and through menopause and life challenges
22 May 2023
Head injuries in children: what nurses need to know
Practical advice on treatment, safeguarding, support and rehabilitation
17 May 2023
Working beyond the scope of your role: how to push back and ensure safe practice
Steps to take to protect yourself and patients if assigned work outside your competency
15 May 2023
Why it needn’t be a fight to get your annual leave entitlement
Your rights, your employer’s responsibilities and what to do if you are facing issues
08 May 2023
Second jobs: the nurses forced to take on extra work to make ends meet
Some are taking shifts just to cover living costs, but how does this affect staff well-being?
01 May 2023
What does it cost to be a nurse where you live?
Childcare, housing and food costs are outpacing nursing salaries – and pricing-out some staff
24 Apr 2023
Are managers a big part of the racism problem in the NHS?
A landmark discrimination case ruling has sent out a strong message for cultural change
17 Apr 2023
Nursing associates: NHS success story or a staffing stop-gap?
The number in post is near 8,000, but despite this progress many still have concerns
03 Apr 2023
Double discrimination for those with learning disabilities from minority ethnic...
Higher levels of inequality in healthcare are found, meaning greater discrimination
29 Mar 2023
Non-NHS nursing: how your pay compares and how to ask for a rise
Working outside of the NHS, pay and conditions are not ‘locked in’ and can vary widely
27 Mar 2023
NHS pay deal: what does the new offer mean for you?
What you need to know before voting yes or no, and what happens next
20 Mar 2023
Delirium: when to be worried about confusion, and what to do next
Updated guidance to help you assess patients and prevent or reduce distress
13 Mar 2023
Thinking of moving to the UK to practise? Here’s what you need to know
Practical advice on job offers, spotting scams, language tests and money issues
06 Mar 2023
LGBT+ cancer screening: how to help improve uptake and inclusivity
Advice on removing the barriers preventing LGBT+ people from attending screening
06 Mar 2023
Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children: how to spot symptoms and tailor care
The disease tends to be mild and self-limiting but can result in serious complications
02 Mar 2023
Are night shifts playing havoc with your gut health? Tips to help improve it
Stomach and bowel complaints aren’t inevitable just because on you’re on nights
27 Feb 2023
Moving and handling patients safely: how to avoid pain and injury
Helping patients move is part of nursing, but injury rates are high. Tips for reducing risk
20 Feb 2023
How to spot the warning signs for respiratory illness in children
With a resurgence in traditional respiratory infections, curiosity about symptoms is key
14 Feb 2023