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Secrets of a festival nurse: how to find the perfect role at the best events this summer

If you love music, camping and you’re not averse to a bit of a mud, why not consider worki

04 Apr 2022
Unexplained events: why do so many nurses have a spooky story to tell?

From spirits in the sluice room to angels in A&E, many nurses can tell of a brush with

25 Mar 2022
Your next pay rise: find out what to expect from NHS negotiations

Nurses’ guide to pay offers, what staff think about going on strike, and how much you’d be

18 Mar 2022
Wearing religious emblems: your right to choose or your employer’s right to regulate?

When a cross, a hijab or a kara may be permitted at work, and when uniform policy banning

07 Mar 2022
Do you dream of handing in your notice to the NHS – and what would persuade you to stay?

As staff quit the NHS in huge numbers, it’s more important than ever that nurses air their

04 Mar 2022
Stroke response: how to act FAST and support recovery

Acting FAST is just the beginning – find out how to ensure your patients get the best care

14 Feb 2022
Frightened to phone in sick? You’re not alone, survey finds

Nurses reveal what makes them struggle into work even when they feel unwell, and how they

11 Feb 2022
Breeding ground for bullying? How to tackle toxic behaviour in emergency departments

Civility Saves Lives and RespectED aim to raise awareness about bullying and harassment am

26 Jan 2022
Advice on how to identify symptoms and diagnose serious infectious illness in children

Up to 80% of children present at hospital for conditions needing no treatment, making it h

25 Jan 2022
Steep rise in NHS staff absence: do you feel under pressure to fill the gaps?

Current staffing woes are rooted in nurse shortage that hampered the NHS long before COVID

17 Jan 2022
Are you a disordered eater? How being a nurse could be putting you at risk

Poor diet and disordered eating patterns can become habit for nurses lacking the time or s

14 Jan 2022

Expert advice for nurses on minimising the effects of prolonged use of masks and visors

14 Jan 2022

While heart failure cannot be cured, symptoms can be controlled for many years

10 Jan 2022

Approaches to ulcers and chronic wounds remain inconsistent – and costly – throughout the N

07 Jan 2022

Emergency departments across the UK are facing record levels of overcrowding, meaning patie

20 Dec 2021

Patients may want to show appreciation, but there are rules about gifts to staff

20 Dec 2021

One in three adults has experienced trauma, which can affect mental and physical health

10 Dec 2021

Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the wor

03 Dec 2021

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