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Gender dysphoria in young people: what you need to know

Gender identity services for young people are in flux after CQC criticism, but nurses can

14 Aug 2023
What discounts can you get this summer as a NHS worker?

The cost of living remains stubbornly high but there are some savings to be made for nurse

10 Aug 2023
Infection risks from outdoor swimming: what to look out for and how to advise patients

Nurses should be aware of signs and symptoms when people become ill from bacterial and vir

08 Aug 2023
What is your body language saying to patients? Tips for improving communication

Nurse-patient communication is not just about the words you say.

01 Aug 2023
How you can improve the care of care home residents living with diabetes

Diabetes management can fall through the gaps when older people transfer to care homes, bu

31 Jul 2023
Tax refunds: how to make sure you are getting what you are owed

You may be able to claim hundreds of pounds in backdated tax relief for uniform costs, mem

27 Jul 2023
How words can hurt: tips on avoiding language that stigmatises patients and diseases

Person-centred nursing care requires an understanding of how certain terms may belittle, f

25 Jul 2023
Blood transfusion risk: what you need to know to practise safely

Regulations and procedure must be followed to avoid mistakes that can have devastating con

18 Jul 2023
What you need to know about DNACPR and people with learning disabilities

How nurses can help in avoiding making inappropriate do not attempt cardiopulmonary resusc

13 Jul 2023
Survival guide to working in the hot weather: how to stay cool on shift

Being on shift in searing heat, in uniform and with little chance of a drink can make summ

11 Jul 2023
What to do if you are not getting the training you need

Professional development options, your rights to study and training time at work, and your

06 Jul 2023
How to deliver the best mouth care for patients at the end of life

Tips from the authors of an RCN best practice guide, to help you understand causes, issues

04 Jul 2023

With further strikes off the table in England following the RCN ballot result, we look at w

30 Jun 2023

Advice for nurses on how to prevent, detect and treat cellulitis, an acute bacterial infect

28 Jun 2023

Good communication with patients and colleagues is essential for effective care and active

27 Jun 2023

Sudden unexpected death is thought to be the highest cause of death in people with epilepsy

20 Jun 2023

Misunderstandings can put patients at risk, so language skills should continue to be nurtur

20 Jun 2023

While vapes are often used to aid smoking cessation, some are targeted at young people and

14 Jun 2023

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