Expert advice

Suicide ‘postvention’: how to support staff after the death of a colleague

How to ensure nursing staff are given appropriate support when a colleague dies by suicide

03 Oct 2023
Cannabis for medicinal use: when it can be prescribed and what nurses need to know

Cannabis has been legalised for medicinal use in the UK since 2018 and is most often used

21 Sep 2023
TikTok tips: how you can use it to connect with others and share ideas

Advice on finding content of interest and connecting with colleagues on the social media a

19 Sep 2023
Learning disability and autism: best practice tips for all nurses

Advice for non-specialist nurses on adapting practice and addressing health inequalities f

14 Sep 2023
SNAP: new protocol for treating paracetamol overdose in the ED

The SNAP protocol is recommended for the treatment of patients who have overdosed on parac

12 Sep 2023
Hand hygiene: how to get it right and avoid skin damage

Handwashing is the primary way to prevent the spread of infection.

05 Sep 2023
Empathic care: can it be taught and how does it help patients?

Research shows that empathy can calm anxiety and improve patient outcomes.

01 Sep 2023
Improving hip fracture treatment with the Big Six interventions

Emergency nurses can play a pivotal role in ensuring new guidance from the RCEM is followe

24 Aug 2023
Anti-strike law: what does it mean and can I be compelled to work?

The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act gives employers new powers – we look at how it re

16 Aug 2023
What discounts can you get this summer as a NHS worker?

The cost of living remains stubbornly high but there are some savings to be made for nurse

10 Aug 2023
Infection risks from outdoor swimming: what to look out for and how to advise patients

Nurses should be aware of signs and symptoms when people become ill from bacterial and vir

08 Aug 2023
What is your body language saying to patients? Tips for improving communication

Nurse-patient communication is not just about the words you say.

01 Aug 2023

You may be able to claim hundreds of pounds in backdated tax relief for uniform costs, memb

27 Jul 2023

Person-centred nursing care requires an understanding of how certain terms may belittle, fr

25 Jul 2023

Regulations and procedure must be followed to avoid mistakes that can have devastating cons

18 Jul 2023

Tips for emergency nurses on ensuring blood test, X-ray or scan requests and results are no

12 Jul 2023

Being on shift in searing heat, in uniform and with little chance of a drink can make summe

11 Jul 2023

Professional development options, your rights to study and training time at work, and your

06 Jul 2023

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