Frailty in people living with cancer: what you need to know
Frailty affects half of all older people living with cancer and nurses’ awareness is vital
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Thinking of stopping your NHS pension? Here’s why you shouldn’t
The benefits of the NHS pension and why it is such good value for nurses
17 May 2024
National nurses’ uniform to make its debut at NHS trust
Nurses in Derbyshire will be the first to wear the uniform, which comes in various colours
16 May 2024
Four-day week roster has given me back my home life
Could your workplace be the next to adopt new shift pattern after popularity of pilot?
15 May 2024
Frailty in people living with cancer: what you need to know
Frailty affects half of all older people living with cancer and nurses’ awareness is vital
15 May 2024
Court order blocking access to Letby trial article defies open justice, MP tells Commons
Ex-minister criticises court order stopping UK online access to article on killer’s trial
14 May 2024
Nursing levels: update on what counts as advanced practice
New definitions in professional framework aim to end ‘ambiguity’ that can limit careers
14 May 2024
Evidence and Practice
Incorporating advance care planning in dementia care
Meeting the palliative and end of life needs of people with dementia to live independently
08 May 2024
How nurses can use assessment tools to detect delirium in older people – and manage it
The condition is a medical emergency – but various approaches can guide its nursing care
01 May 2024
Wound care in older people: overcoming challenges of assessment and management
Realistic aims and strategies tailored to patients’ needs can affect their quality of life
24 Apr 2024
The use of terms of endearment among older adults in an assisted living facility
Perceptions of elderspeak vary so they should be based on the preferences of the older adult
10 Apr 2024
Risk management and decision-making in dementia care
Encouraging a proactive and person-centred approach to risk assessment and management
20 Mar 2024
Using therapeutic lies – an ethical challenge for nurses
White lies' can be useful when caring for people with dementia, but is it ethical to...
06 Mar 2024
Features
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
12 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
05 Mar 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
01 Mar 2024
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
27 Feb 2024
Daunted by public speaking? Tips to take you from nervous to confident
Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience
16 Feb 2024
Opinion
Patient choice versus harm prevention: where do you strike the balance?
Shared decision-making means providing information that allows informed consent
17 May 2024
DNACPR tragedy will prey on the consciences of nurses involved, but they are all of us
Patient’s death tells us what we already know, but will it change anything?
14 May 2024
Free
Taking a risk can be beneficial to older people’s health and well-being
Nurses should understand the benefits of positive risk-taking
09 May 2024
Students
Settling in as an international nursing student: tips and support
The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation
15 May 2024
Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work
How to give yourself the best chance by eating well, requesting breaks and managing sleep
24 Apr 2024
How to secure your dream job in your favourite placement setting
Showing a passion for the nursing specialty and telling managers what you want will help
18 Apr 2024
Careers
Going for a job interview? How to overcome nerves and arrive prepared
Tips on bringing your best to interview and tackling stress and anxiety head-on
09 May 2024
Challenging discrimination: creating safe spaces for nurses and patients
My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention
02 May 2024
I’m newly qualified and autistic – here’s how I navigate the challenges of my role
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
25 Apr 2024