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Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed

The deaths of Oliver McGowan and Paul Ridd shone a light on failings in care and were a ca

04 Jul 2022
Period policies: why every workplace should have one to support staff

Managing bleeding and pain at work can be difficult for nurses, especially on long shifts

01 Jul 2022
Why are nurses more likely to be bullied than other NHS staff?

What support can NHS staff get and what can regulators and managers do to address a toxic

13 Jun 2022
Long-COVID in children: how to spot the signs and offer support

There are reports of delays in referral to long-COVID services, but nurses can help by spo

08 Jun 2022
RCN congress 2022: how does it work, and what’s on the agenda this year?

Your quick guide to the votes and discussions on the agenda, ranging from financial hardsh

30 May 2022
Pressure to work overtime: how to say no and prioritise work-life balance

Most nurses work beyond their hours, often unpaid, but relying on staff goodwill to cover

16 May 2022
Flexible working: have the new rules made a difference for nurses?

Nursing Standard survey reveals how important flexible working arrangements are to nurses

25 Apr 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
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
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

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

17 Jan 2022

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

14 Jan 2022

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

20 Dec 2021

Cancer diagnosis can be especially hard for young people and they need high-quality emotion

17 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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