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Listen to this! 15 podcasts made with you in mind

With so many to choose from, we explore the podcasts made with nurses in mind, whether you

05 Jul 2024
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual

Nurses use touch to give compassionate care to patients and families, but emotional intell

11 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss

Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadersh

29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them

Staff shortages and workload pressures in the NHS can leave nurses feeling extreme stress.

05 Mar 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs

As NHS England prepares to introduce a national nursing uniform, nurses from Scotland, Wal

01 Mar 2024
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?

A consensus approach to nurse rosters promotes fairness, work-life balance and retention b

27 Feb 2024
Daunted by public speaking? Tips to take you from nervous to confident

Nurse experts share their advice on how to overcome nerves and speak with confidence at an

16 Feb 2024
Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries

Fostering a therapeutic relationship with someone over a long period can be one of the joy

09 Feb 2024
A guide to managing your finances: how to save money and access support

Four experts offer advice for nurses on managing finances effectively – from tax and pensi

02 Feb 2024
How can nursing teams improve communication between generations?

Five nurses discuss the learning opportunities and potential challenges in teams with diff

26 Jan 2024
Apps for nurses: our round-up of the best smartphone tools for your work and home life

Whether you are planning your shifts, assessing a patient for deterioration or planning a

19 Jan 2024
When you’re the patient: what I learned from being on the other side

Experiencing the patient journey can be overwhelming, but it can also inspire and expand y

12 Jan 2024

When dermatitis threatened Antonia Philp’s nursing career, she developed a product that too

05 Jan 2024

Look back with leading cartoonist Royston at issues that got nurses talking, including cost

15 Dec 2023

Leaving the nursing profession can cause a sense of lost identity.

08 Dec 2023

A nurse describes the sacrifice of leaving her family in the Philippines and the highs and

01 Dec 2023

Advice for nurses on creating a more inclusive healthcare environment that breaks down the

24 Nov 2023

The Arches team, winners of the Patient’s Choice award at the RCN Nursing Awards 2023, help

17 Nov 2023

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