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Transformational leader

Are you micromanaged, or empowered in a team with a shared vision?

Why transformational leaders, who value teamwork and challenge, need to become the norm

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Whooping cough: all you need to know about symptoms, treatment and management

What to look for as cases of this highly contagious respiratory infection are on the rise

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Getting patient and colleague names right – and why it matters

Mispronouncing names can make people feel excluded. Find out how to correct it

Rosettes in different colours, suggesting differing political opinions and allegiances

Sharing your views: is it okay to say what you really think as a nurse?

Nurses are encouraged to get involved in issues, but freedom of expression has its limits

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Don’t call me that! Why lazy labelling has no place in nursing

How a culture of calling colleagues by their role or pay band is demotivating and divisive

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How 2024-25 pay offers will vary, depending on where you live

The factors involved in differences across the UK – and what they mean for your pay packet

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Why flexible working could mean dropping a pay band

Despite legal changes, nurses say employers are not doing enough to allow requests

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General practice nurses: get the lowdown on pay and pensions

How to boost pay, terms and conditions by knowing your worth and negotiating

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Pay reviews: what’s holding nursing back and what’s next after 20 years of AfC?

Unions are divided over the best way to overhaul Agenda for Change and boost retention

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Advanced nursing practice: is it under attack and, if so, why?

The role is often misunderstood – as highlighted in the debate over physician associates

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Teamwork: how it can boost your confidence, reduce errors, and make you a better nurse

Positive culture and leadership helps you and your colleagues strive for a shared purpose

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What every nurse in the NHS needs to know about the pension scheme overhaul

How you might be affected – plus a warning to anyone thinking of opting out

The (quiet) steps you can take to help inpatients get a good night’s sleep

Find out about measures that minimise disturbance at night – but don’t mean extra workload

Physical health and well-being: how you can help service users

People living with severe mental illness often experience poor physical health

Why are students turning away from nursing courses?

Promises of a rewarding career fail to halt a decline in applicants for nursing courses

Are care homes too risk averse and curtailing residents’ freedoms?

How you can help people in care homes take part in everyday and more risky activities

How to encourage nurses to rethink resigning

From flexible working options to stay conversations, how line managers can retain nurses

How to promote cardiovascular health in people with learning disabilities

Nurses can manage risks with regular check-ups, lifestyle support and monitoring medicine

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