Analysis

Image
Transformational leader

Transformational leadership and why teams are most effective if they have a shared vision

10 May 2024
Image
Image of two figures representing nurses, with one producing numerous speech bubbles and the other shrugging in confusion, suggesting misunderstanding or mispronunciation

In nursing, mispronunciation of names can lead to feelings of exclusion for staff, and aff

06 May 2024
Image
Rosettes in different colours, suggesting differing political opinions and allegiances

Nurses are in a trusted position and have a duty to uphold the reputation of the professio

03 May 2024
Image
Outline of a human head with sticky notes in different colours attached to it, suggesting the labels some nursing staff apply to others

A pervasive culture in the NHS of calling colleagues by their role, pay band or student st

30 Apr 2024
Image
A pound coin showing a map of all four nations of the UK highlighted in different colours, alongside the Republic of Ireland

The factors affecting pay variations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and

29 Apr 2024
Image
Image of a figure representing a nurse holding out her hands in alarm as she slides down a red arrow above a series of boxes labelled from bands 7 to 4

Despite policies promoting flexible working, nurses often find themselves denied requests

26 Apr 2024
Image
Picture shows a placard being held up in support of fair pay for nursing during the RCN strike in 2022

The RCN wants a separate nurse pay spine with a starting salary of £35,000 – unions are di

22 Apr 2024
Image
An adolescent is given counselling on the late effects of cancer treatment

Nurses can support childhood cancer survivors by assessing and screening for late effects

17 Apr 2024
Image
Illustration showing two nurses in uniform sheltering under a double umbrella, as arrows rain down on them, suggesting the nurses are under attack

The advanced nurse practitioner role is misunderstood by some – as highlighted in the deba

14 Apr 2024
Image
Five arms out-stretched from all sides into centre of the frame. Each hand holds a cog that fit together to illustrate teamwork in nursing

Good teamwork is key to providing safe healthcare, but the right culture and leadership ar

07 Apr 2024
Image
A nurse sitting at a table and making notes while using a calculator that is on top of a pile of documents, as if checking a payslip

Take-home pay can fluctuate due to shifts and overtime, making it important to check paysl

05 Apr 2024
Image
Some £1 coins spread on a document with the word pension printed under the heading payments

How nurses in the NHS pension scheme will be affected by the latest phase in its restructu

02 Apr 2024

Advice on taking steps to avoid disruption to sleep such as adjusting ward lighting, minimi

31 Mar 2024

The promise of a rewarding and diverse career is failing to halt a decline in applicants fo

25 Mar 2024

Staff retention is a big problem, but strategies such as flexible working, internal transfe

18 Mar 2024

Nurses are at heightened risk of PTSD simply because of the job they do, which is why suppo

11 Mar 2024

Nurses have a key role in alleviating anxiety when people diagnosed with cancer begin treat

05 Mar 2024

We look at how the Pay Review Body will make its recommendations on NHS nurse pay, when the

29 Feb 2024

Jobs