Cancer Nursing Practice
How to broach difficult subjects with your patients
Campaigner Liz O’Riordan sparked a debate on the cancer issues no one talks to patients about
04 Aug 2021
Erin Dean
Nursing Standard
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
Nursing Standard
Sickle cell crisis: step-by-step advice on spotting the signs and how to respond
Lack of knowledge of the blood disorder is common. Find out how to help your patients
12 Jul 2021
Nursing Standard
Type 2 diabetes remission: how to help patients lose weight and eliminate medication use
The DiRECT trial has shown the benefits of rapid weight loss
02 Jul 2021
Nursing Standard
Could coronavirus vaccination become compulsory for nurses?
Mandatory vaccination and the rights of individuals and employers
23 Jun 2021
Nursing Standard
Shoes for nurses: how to choose the right footwear for your comfort and safety
Comfortable and protective shoes are an essential part of the nursing uniform
22 Jun 2021
Nursing Standard
Virtual fitness to practise hearings: a guide for registrants and witnesses
Remote FtP proceedings are here to stay – find out what this could mean for you
18 Jun 2021
Nursing Standard
Demoralised and let down: your response to pay offer ‘insult’ after year of sacrifices
What nurses told a Nursing Standard-Sunday Mirror survey about pay, staffing and the pandemic
22 May 2021
Nursing Standard
COVID-19 and acute kidney injury – do you know how to identify patients at risk?
AKI is linked to COVID-19, and the pandemic has affected both its incidence and demographics
03 May 2021
Nursing Standard
Urinary incontinence: it’s common in nurses, but are you ignoring the symptoms?
Demographic and occupational factors increase the risk, but it’s important to seek help early
26 Apr 2021
Emergency Nurse
Perplexing presentations: how to act on fabricated or induced illness
Guidance for nurses on identifying and safeguarding children at risk
15 Apr 2021
Nursing Standard
Opioid prescribing: tackling the ‘time bomb’ of long-term use and addiction
How to spot red flags, advise patients and help them find other ways to cope
29 Mar 2021
Nursing Standard
Supporting patients with IBS: dietary advice and care to improve quality of life
What you need to know to help reduce the impact of this chronic, often debilitating condition
26 Mar 2021
Emergency Nurse
Anaphylaxis: how to make a swift diagnosis, treat, monitor and advise patients
What nurses should know about this systemic allergic reaction and medical emergency
17 Mar 2021
Nursing Children and Young People
Breastfeeding: why nurses need to encourage and support mothers with babies in hospital
The RCN’s latest guidance offers advice on promoting breastfeeding in children’s wards
03 Mar 2021
Nursing Standard
Human and animal bites: assessment, treatment and when to use antimicrobials
Advice from NICE on how to treat patients with bite wounds
02 Mar 2021
Nursing Standard
Nursing leadership: which type is right for you?
Effective leadership can inspire staff and improve care
22 Feb 2021
Nursing Standard
How nutrition can help prevent and treat pressure ulcers
A balanced diet and good hydration are vital for patients to maintain robust and healthy skin
19 Feb 2021