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Distrust of senior management: nurse talking with manager
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Our podcast also discusses a fatal medicines management error and the new NHS uniforms

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A nurse looking glum. Nearly three in four nursing staff said they feel undervalued in their role.

Nurses feel unable to progress their careers while roles become more complex, survey shows<

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Degree apprenticeship: nursing associate with patient
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Unique course could see nursing associates qualify as registered nurses in fastest time yet

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A toilet sign with images for female and male and the word ‘Unisex’

Workplaces remain unsure how to apply equality law, as wait for new guidance continues

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Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust was criticised by a coroner for not following senior nurses’ recommendation to make medicines administration refresher training mandatory for nurses

A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine

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Bassetlaw Hospital sees fewer very sick patients, says trust

Trust says it wants nurses to see more complex patients but nurses fear losing their unit

Evidence and Practice

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Improving patient experience and enhancing access to cancer services for people with learning disabilities

Highlighting inequities in cancer care and challenges when accessing healthcare

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Exploring referrals to a specialist NHS cancer psychology service: a retrospective audit 

Highlights potential inequity in referrals particularly relating to age, gender and tumour

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CAR T-cell therapy: supporting patients throughout their treatment journey

Nursing teams must identify and address patients' needs before, during and after treat

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How to deliver bad news: managing the emotional toll on patients and families

Step-by-step guide for nurses working in cancer care who are tasked with delivering bad new

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Exploring the experiences of young women living with breast cancer: a qualitative systematic review

An age-based approach with fertility counselling, psychological support and mindfulness is

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

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 often have ideas to improve care, yet too often they’re not heard

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NHS pension opt-out and buy-back: two jars of money side by side, one nearly empty, one almost full

You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too

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Advice for new nurses: illustration of a nurse smiling, with question marks and medical equipment in speech bubbles above her head

The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for

Students

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A person wearing disposable gloves provides stoma care to a patient

What you’ll need to know as a nurse, and how to develop confidence in stoma care

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Nursing student or young nurse checks medication at patient’s bedside, while senior nurse checks her work, holding the BNF

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

Careers

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A person holds a clapper board on a film set, standing at the top of a building overlooking a city skyline

Four nurses using their skills on sets and in scripts share what it takes to succeed

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Nursing career choices: a smiling nurse talking to a patient on a hospital ward

Specialist nurses’ tips and advice, and how early nursing experiences shaped their careers

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Band 6 nurse roles: senior ward nurse supports more junior nurse at patient’s bedside

Tips on achieving your ambitions if you want to avoid some of the stresses of management

Jobs