Expert advice
Childhood asthma: treatment options and why it is under-diagnosed
High prevalence of asthma – 1 in 11 UK children – means nurses need better understanding
01 Dec 2021
Standardised uniforms for nurses: who will wear them and when?
Uniform for NHS staff in England will have a dress option and reflect cultural diversity
09 Nov 2021
Seasonal affective disorder: what it is, treatment options – and do light boxes work?
SAD’s multiple risk factors – including shift changes – may mean many nurses are at risk
02 Nov 2021
Mouth care at the end of life: how to provide safe and essential interventions
Oral hygiene is a crucial part of providing dignified end of life care
20 Oct 2021
Menopause symptoms at work: what support should you expect?
Heavy periods, brain fog and hot flushes can all take their toll, but help is available
23 Sep 2021
Flexible retirement from the NHS: what are nurses’ options?
There are more ways to retire than a once-and-for-all break with your career, your...
21 Sep 2021
COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children aged 12-15: what school nurses need to know
UK’s chief medical officers considered transmission risks and side effects
20 Sep 2021
Treatment options: can a patient demand one over another?
Patient choice is important in clinical decision-making, but not the only consideration
08 Sep 2021
Flu vaccination: what are the changes in this year’s programme?
The biggest immunisation campaign ever is about to launch, amid fears about NHS capacity
07 Sep 2021
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
31 Aug 2021
New guidelines on childhood immunisation: best practice, tips and checklists explained
Managing Childhood Immunisation Clinics provides practical advice for general practice nurses
19 Aug 2021
Skin conditions: how to identify rashes and diseases on darker skin types
Black and brown skin tones have been neglected in medical literature - but that’s changing
18 Aug 2021
Setting the standards for community learning disability nurses
New voluntary standards set out clear idea of skills and knowledge senior nurses need
11 Aug 2021
Newborn blood spot testing for SCID: what you need to know
England to trial screening for severe combined immunodeficiency for the next two years
10 Aug 2021
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