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Trauma and stress: a nurse practises breathing exercises
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Learn about trauma-informed leadership and exercises to help prevent emotional exhaustion

Podcast
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At the RCN annual congress, general secretary Nicola Ranger called on ministers to

RCN pushes for swift pay rise and warns government over consequences of delays

News
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Bank nursing shift: a bank nurse in scrubs stands alongside a patient who is sitting in a wheelchair

The savings trusts make with cut-price bank rates, and what you lose out on as a result

Analysis
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Nursing’s new generation – clockwise from top left: Ashleigh Robinson, Antoinette Lagrata, Lincoln Gombedza, Soraya Manoucheri, Jordan Spires and Amber Fletcher

Six nurses, all under 35, describe how they are shaping the profession and improving care

Analysis
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RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger discusses the latest on NHS pay and recruitment freezes in our Nursing Standard podcast
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RCN’s Nicola Ranger discusses the latest on NHS pay, bank cuts and recruitment freezes 

Podcast

Evidence and Practice

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Starting out as a nurse educator can be a daunting and ‘thrown in at the deep end’ experien

CPD articles

Why you should read this article:

Clinical
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Antimicrobial stewardship in oncology nurse prescribing practice – reflection on a case study

Refreshing nurses’ knowledge of the public health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance<

Clinical
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Your quick-read article summary

CPD articles
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Terminal agitation as a symptom of delirium in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life

Non-pharmacological approaches, what matters to patients and families and nurses' self

CPD articles
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Barriers to HPV testing and cervical screening, and advantages of self-sampling, in trans men and non-binary people

A review finds that self-sampling can help address barriers to HPV testing and increase upt

Clinical

Features

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 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not

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Bad manager

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

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A nurse in scrubs is frowning and hunching her shoulders in a sign of distress

Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues

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Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

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Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration

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An illustration showing a smiling nurse in uniform standing in front of a crowd, represented by several sets of hands raised high and clapping

Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience

Opinion

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Nurses in scores of trusts across the UK have launched a historic strike – the largest ever

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Nurses need to familiarise themselves with common late effects associated with many cancer therapies, such as endothelial damage and metabolic changes
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Advice on nutritional management and preventive interventions for cardiovascular events

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Nursing bank shift pay cuts: illustration showing a hand holding a pair of scissors as the person starts to cut into a red UK pound sign

Nurses face pay rates well below what they deserve, as trusts risk exacerbating shortages

Students

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Nursing student or young nurse checks medication at patient’s bedside, while senior nurse checks her work, holding the BNF
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Your essential patient-safety checklist and how to use it to prevent medication errors

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An illustration of a nurse with a thought bubble coming from her head as she thinks about her experiences

Five newly registered nurses reflect on their transition from studying to practising

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Image showing a group of people in profile representing different races and cultures, with different dress, hair colour and skin colour

The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation

Careers

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Band 5 to band 6 nurse: illustration of a nurse taking a confident step up on a flight of stairs as she moves from a band 5 to a band 6 role

We look at the keys to transition, including support and skills development

Career advice
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A nurse sitting at a desk in a job interview gestures while speaking to an interviewer

Tips on responding to different types of questions, and how and when to use STAR

Career advice
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Nurse promotion: a smiling nurse shakes the hand of an interviewer as she introduces herself at the start of a job interview

Expert advice to help you highlight your strengths and boost your chances of success

Career advice

Jobs