Allie Anderson

A man lying on an emergency department bed holds his head in pain

How can we manage pain in the ED better?

Many patients feel their pain is inadequately addressed

Image of two figures representing nurses, with one producing numerous speech bubbles and the other shrugging in confusion, suggesting misunderstanding or mispronunciation

Getting patient and colleague names right – and why it matters

Mispronouncing names can make people feel excluded. Find out how to correct it

Rosettes in different colours, suggesting differing political opinions and allegiances

Sharing your views: is it okay to say what you really think as a nurse?

Nurses are encouraged to get involved in issues, but freedom of expression has its limits

A nurse holding a clipboard makes notes while in the background a patient lies in a hospital bed

The (quiet) steps you can take to help inpatients get a good night’s sleep

Find out about measures that minimise disturbance at night – but don’t mean extra workload

Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

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

A young girl looks apprehensive as she watches a nurse preparing an injection

How nurses can help minimise healthcare trauma for children

New iSupport standards of good practice aim to give children a say in their care

A nurse smiles and pushes an older woman in a wheelchair in a busy hospital setting

Front door frailty services: what nurses need to know plus tips on improving care

Early identification of frailty in the emergency department is key to better patient outcomes

A young child looks into the distance with tears rolling down their cheek

How nurses can help prepare children for the death of a parent with cancer

Honest conversations with children about end of life can help them cope with grief

Close up of a young woman’s arm with a continuous glucose monitoring device on it and recording the reading on a mobile phone

All you need to know about glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes in children

Why continuous monitoring is now recommended for some young people with type 2 diabetes

Cannabis for medicinal use: when it can be prescribed and what nurses need to know

The products available and conditions for which they can be legally used

Learning disability and autism: best practice tips for all nurses

How non-specialist nurses can adapt their practice and help tackle health inequalities

Art show marks nurses’ contribution to 75 years of the NHS

A family of nurses, and an end of life nurse highlight profession’s role