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Red flags for patient safety: are unsafe practices in danger of being normalised?
The nurse staffing crisis is eroding care standards across the NHS – from primary care to
Effective communication: how to talk to patients about pain
Pain is subjective, so it is important that nurses ask the right questions and trust patie
How the new paediatric early warning system works and what it means for you
The new paediatric early warning system (PEWS) provides a standardised nursing approach fo
Spiritual care: what you need to know, whatever your practice setting
Nurses know spiritual care is part of their role but may be unsure what it looks like.
Greener infection prevention and control: how to take the whole team with you
The RCN Nursing Awards 2023 Greener Nursing Practice award winner shares her tips for a su
Nurse prescribing: where next for the profession’s quiet success story?
What was once controversial is now commonplace.
How can nurses help improve mental health services for children?
There has been a steep rise in mental health referrals for children and a lack of capacity
How to harness self-awareness to build better working relationships and patient rapport
Understanding motivation and personality traits can help you build working relationships a
Why nursing is undervalued – and how to challenge perceptions
Flawed images of nursing roles are common and they undermine the profession.
Nurse suicide: what support is there for those at risk and grieving colleagues?
With nurses more likely than other professionals to die by suicide, support for colleagues
We’re glad you came: how to make sure overseas recruits know they’re welcome and valued
The NHS is dependent on international recruitment, so it is imperative nurses from oversea
ReSPECT process: a step-by-step guide from Resuscitation Council UK
Experts address commonly asked questions about the process for discussing and creating a r
Many nurses working in primary care are not employed directly by the NHS, but the sector ur
The expansion of services will keep more children at home with their families while providi
With numbers who did not complete their nursing studies remaining high in 2022, we find out
We review the the trial and investigation, after the nurse was sentenced for murdering seve
Bullying in the NHS is common, well-documented and has serious implications for staff well-
Deal came with government pledge to address areas of concern including career progression,
