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Empathy and diversity: why warmth and connection are key to reducing inequalities
Bias in healthcare harms outcomes, so seeing the ‘whole person’ can be transformative
07 Sep 2023
Letby case: families like ours are haunted by ‘what might have been’
Nurse describes the lasting impact of knowing her grandson was in harm’s way
31 Aug 2023
Ward managers: without supernumerary status, where’s the time to lead?
Leadership takes time, so these role models should not be counted in nurse staffing numbers
23 Aug 2023
Infection prevention: why use of plastic gloves should not be our go-to solution
Often used inappropriately, gloves are no substitute for evidence-based hand hygiene
03 Aug 2023
Convenient and affordable accommodation for NHS nurses is a welcome blast from my past
Trust’s offer of housing near the hospital is a step back in time that feels like progress
20 Jul 2023
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Why we need to embrace modern-day nursing influencers
By celebrating current nurse leaders we can inspire the next generation
19 Jul 2023
Why any move to cut clinical placement hours would be bad for students and patients
Curtailing undergraduate education is not a solution to the nurse staffing crisis
19 Jul 2023
Student loans: will repayment changes deter future nurses?
Making ends meet is about to get tougher for nursing students
22 Jun 2023
Why should you have to jump through hoops to prove your competence in a new workplace?
Skills passports would safe and seamless moves between employers and care settings
09 Jun 2023
Does your handover room make staff – old and new – feel welcome?
Negative energy in the handover room can be demoralising for all staff members
30 May 2023
When it’s hard to stay kind: how to get back in touch with your caring values
Every team member can help create a culture of compassion so we learn from our mistakes
17 May 2023
Nurse safe staffing: what other countries are doing about it
Mandated minimum staffing ratios acknowledge and attempt to solve this long-term problem
09 May 2023
Do I have to retire at state pension age – and what about my NHS pension?
The rules around working past the age for receipt of pension, and when you can start claiming
02 May 2023
‘Nurses don’t wear stethoscopes’ – but here’s why you should
Stethoscopes are required for respiratory assessments, so why don’t more nurses wear them?
26 Apr 2023
Nurse burnout is a worldwide emergency – investment is the lifeline
What’s needed now to address staff shortages, insufficient pay and spiralling stress
13 Apr 2023
Why I’m voting to reject the pay deal – and to fight for a better offer
Voting yes would mean two more years of real-terms cuts, and accepting the staffing crisis
06 Apr 2023
Why I’ll be voting to accept the new pay offer – even though it’s not enough
Prospect of a pay scale just for nurses makes paltry rise worth the short-term compromise
05 Apr 2023
I’ve been overpaid by my employer – can I keep the money or do I have to give it back?
What you should do if you find an unexpected ‘bonus’ in your pay packet
29 Mar 2023