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Making change happen: how to introduce fresh ideas and bring your colleagues with you
Implement and sustain your vision with maximum collaboration and minimum stress
01 Oct 2021
Violence against nurses: why do so many attacks go unreported?
How to support colleagues, increase reporting and response to incidents
27 Sep 2021
Personalised care: how to prioritise shared decision-making in your practice
Practical steps you can take to make this key NHS goal part of everyday patient care
24 Sep 2021
Your guide to RCN congress 2021
All you need to know about this year’s amended programme, educational events and lectures
13 Sep 2021
12-hour shifts: love them or loathe them?
Compressed working hours may afford you more time off, but pose questions about safety
10 Sep 2021
Compassion in nursing: how to develop and maintain your skills
It’s an essential part of nursing, but should extend beyond patient care to self-care
06 Sep 2021
Remote working: how to use communication skills to improve team cohesion and well-being
Some systems set up to keep in touch during the pandemic are here to stay
03 Sep 2021
How to survive night shifts: advice on protecting your health and well-being
Sleep expert Steven Lockley’s tips to help you establish good routines around night shifts
31 Aug 2021
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
16 Aug 2021
Back pain: how to combat it if you have it, and prevent it if you don’t
The right equipment, exercise and work culture can help you avoid what might seem inevitable
26 Jul 2021
How to delegate – and how not to: tips on team working and leadership
Delegation develops staff skills and confidence. Here’s what you need to know to do it well
23 Jul 2021
Why are pay and conditions different for non-NHS nurses?
Pay varies widely in other settings, but calls for standardisation may not be welcomed by all
09 Jul 2021
Hydration at work: how is your employer helping staff cope with long, hot shifts in PPE?
The pandemic has compounded long-standing problems of inadequate breaks and dehydration
25 Jun 2021
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Hair racism: the everyday prejudice black nursing staff face at work
Workplaces can marginalise staff of African-Caribbean heritage who chose afro styling
11 Jun 2021
What happens now: the state of nursing after the COVID-19 pandemic
Six nurse leaders discuss how the past 18 months have affected their workplaces
04 Jun 2021
Maths anxiety: how to conquer your fears and calculate with confidence
Reduce your risk of medications errors by becoming comfortable with numbers
01 Jun 2021
Racism in the NHS: why nurses say structural discrimination is not a thing of the past
Prejudice remains alive and well, insist black and minority ethnic nurses’ groups
24 May 2021
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