Expert advice

What nurses’ strikes will mean for those who didn’t vote for them

Find out how RCN strike action will work, how to support colleagues, and how those providi

29 Nov 2022
Can a cuppa help prevent dehydration – or is there such a thing as too much tea?

Tea is Britain’s favourite hot drink, but there is some confusion over whether it helps pr

15 Nov 2022
Language tests for overseas nurses: how are the rules changing?

Find out how and why the nursing regulator is easing its English language requirements for

08 Nov 2022
Help with the cost of living: the discounts available to nurses and students

Blue Light Card and other schemes help cut the cost of food shopping, eating out and days

01 Nov 2022
Winter ready: infection prevention and control measures to take now

Vaccination is top of the list of infection prevention and control tips for nurses as the

27 Oct 2022
NHS pensions: how the October 2022 changes will affect your income and retirement

The next stage of the pensions overhaul will leave a dent in many nurses’ pay packets – bu

20 Oct 2022
Falls prevention in older people with impaired vision: guidance and practical advice

Advice on how to prevent falls in this at-risk group, including assessing hazards in the h

11 Oct 2022
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know

With nurses voting on taking action, read our guide to the rules of the ballot a

10 Oct 2022
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?

Healthcare employers are not yet compelled to make workplace adjustments for nurses experi

20 Sep 2022
What happens when someone makes a complaint about you: a step-by step guide for nurses

It can be incredibly stressful to be the subject of a complaint.

13 Sep 2022
Flu vaccine: who is included in this year’s programme and how it will work

Details of guidance for the upcoming flu season programme from the UK Health Security Agen

06 Sep 2022
Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money

If you are taking on additional responsibilities or covering a role that is not your norma

09 Aug 2022

What nurses and other healthcare staff need to know about valid notices, and when patients

02 Aug 2022

Advice for non-specialist nurses on high blood pressure symptoms and causes, plus the incre

26 Jul 2022

What the law says about nurses and other healthcare professionals accessing their own hospi

19 Jul 2022

The five-step resource to identify issues and develop a care plan for patients with malnutr

12 Jul 2022

The legislation regarding issuing written statements on a person's fitness for work, plus w

06 Jul 2022

How nurses must protect themselves from potential doubts about their professional integrity

14 Jun 2022

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