Analysis
Deterioration: spotting the signs and escalating care on a pressured shift
Tools and advice to help teams ensure patients are monitored effectively
23 Jan 2023
Fobbed off and undermined: the racist attitudes obstructing careers
How to combat the recruitment bias that holds back many black and Asian nurses
16 Jan 2023
Christmas shifts can bring their own rewards… with a little planning and sensitivity
Getting into the festive mood can help staff and patients share much needed seasonal joy
16 Dec 2022
Calling in sick: do fear and guilt stop you from taking time off when you’re ill?
Advice if you are worried about sickness policies, or leaving colleagues in the lurch
09 Dec 2022
Cardiovascular risk post-COVID: how to make your nursing interventions count
Spotting early signs of heart failure and ways to minimise impact of service delays
05 Dec 2022
Abuse of patients: what all nurses can do to help end bad practice
Advice on reporting concerns and abusive practices and the support available
02 Dec 2022
How to get overseas recruitment right – and support nurses to stay
Advice on helping staff settle in, from welcome packs to shadowing team members
28 Nov 2022
Diabetes-related amputations: how to reduce risk and identify issues early
The steps every nurse can take to support people with diabetes who have lower limb pathology
25 Nov 2022
Want to improve surgery recovery? How to use ERAS from prehab to rehab
It can improve long-term outcomes and reduce hospital stays, yet the pathway is underused
21 Nov 2022
Strike action could be a defining moment for the profession – but can it succeed?
Why precedent proves nurses can win on the picket line, without losing public support
18 Nov 2022
Brain fog: causes and coping strategies from menopause to long-COVID
Top tips on coping with debilitating brain fog when you need a clear head for work
11 Nov 2022
Tattoos and skin health: spotting signs of melanoma and treating rashes and infections
How to manage adverse reactions and what tattoos mean for early skin cancer detection
24 Oct 2022
Why nurses need to talk about vitamin D with their patients
In autumn and winter months, nurses can encourage people to counteract declining light levels
13 Oct 2022
Record-keeping and documentation: how to improve your practice and avoid mistakes
Advice on keeping accurate patient records, and fitting notes-writing into your shift
10 Oct 2022
Type 2 diabetes: unexpected comorbidities and how to help complex patients
Study found accompanying conditions can include back pain, depression and osteoarthritis
03 Oct 2022
Eczema in adults: a quick guide to causes, types and supporting patients to self-manage
This common condition, characterised by dry, itchy skin, can greatly affect quality of life
26 Sep 2022
How to embrace your leadership potential, whatever your rank or role
Inspiring others to deliver the best care is a core competency, and key to leadership
23 Sep 2022
Workforce vaccinations: impact of COVID-19 vaccine campaign on nurses’ views
What nurses are saying about having this year’s flu jab, and mandatory vaccination
20 Sep 2022