Expert advice

Is laughing gas safe and what can I tell recreational users about managing their risk?

How nurses can advise on risks of inhaling nitrous oxide, and steps to take to reduce harm

30 Nov 2022
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
Child-to-parent abuse: what it is and what to do if you suspect it

The signs to look for in parents who are abused by their own children, plus how to listen

02 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
Fireworks, sparklers and bonfire injuries: treatment advice and how to promote safety

How to advise people on staying safe around fireworks, sparklers and bonfires, and what to

18 Oct 2022
Anaemia and surgery: early diagnosis and management to minimise risk

New guidance on managing anaemia outlines a patient-centred perioperative pathway that foc

13 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

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

20 Sep 2022

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

13 Sep 2022

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

06 Sep 2022

Updated NICE guidance reflects progress made in care of people living with MS, including tr

30 Aug 2022

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

09 Aug 2022

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

02 Aug 2022

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