How to be assertive in the workplace – and tips for getting the tone right
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
23 Apr 2024
Kathy Oxtoby
How I used reflective practice to improve care for people with learning disabilities
Nurses share how they have used reflection to change and improve everyday practice
18 Apr 2024
Late effects in survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers – how you can help
Nurses can assess and screen survivors for late effects – which may occur beyond treatment
17 Apr 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
Chronic cough in adults: how the latest guidance can help you help your patient
Advice on diagnosis and assessment, red flags, complications and timely referral
31 Jan 2024
How can you spot the signs of bipolar and make an early diagnosis
The early warning signs of bipolar and how biomarkers can be used to speed up diagnosis
19 Dec 2023
Care for transgender people: how to create positive, inclusive experiences
The steps you can take to tackle health inequalities faced by trans people
24 Nov 2023
What the changes to NHS cancer waiting time targets will mean to you
A streamlining of waiting time target standards hopes to bring a positive change
08 Nov 2023
Can sofa beds and power naps at work help staff fight fatigue?
How some trusts are tackling the issue – and aiming to reduce the risk of errors
29 Sep 2023
How a new breed of nurse is promoting the profession on Instagram and TikTok
They mix working-life and lifestyle posts to boost public understanding of nursing
11 Aug 2023
How to prevent early- and mid-career mental health nurses from leaving
Making staff feel valued with a clear career path will encourage them to want to stay
19 Jul 2023
Unforgettable inspirations: the role models and mentors who made us who we are
Recognising strong nursing voices that have shaped the NHS, as it marks its 75th anniversary
04 Jul 2023
Living with cancer and the consequences for a person’s well-being
Tips on how to ease the fears and anxieties that can adversely affect mental health
15 Jun 2023
Giving first aid outside the workplace: what are your responsibilities?
The legal and moral requirements for off duty staff and what the NMC says
13 Jun 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
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
What you need to know about late effects of cancer treatment
One in four people with cancer are living with long-term consequences of its treatment
12 Jan 2023
Constipation, daytime wetting and nocturnal enuresis: what you need to know
How to offer timely management advice to families on this common and distressing issue
24 Nov 2022