Expert advice

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Image of a figure depicting a nurse carrying a large structure designed like a DNA double helix

Genomics is already used in many areas of nursing, and can offer patients more targeted, i

04 Jun 2024
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A stoma bag is positioned on a patient’s abdomen by gloved hands

Advice for non-specialists on supporting patients with colostomy and other stomas, and rea

21 May 2024
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Image shows two surgeons watching a screen as they perform robotic prostate surgery on a patient in an operating theatre, with nursing staff in attendance

Non-emergency surgery High Intensity Theatre (HIT) lists are a novel way of boosting the n

07 May 2024
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Illustration of a female lead nurse talking to two female nurses who report in to her

Assertively expressing concern about issues that may affect patient safety or team working

22 Apr 2024
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Glass dishes in two rows containing food that would constitute nutritious meals nurses to sustain nurses at work. There is thyme and yoghurt dress, chicken breast, couscous, cucumber, carrot, chickpeas and boiled eggs

Nutrition advice and snack ideas to help sustain you at work – even when you’re a long way

08 Apr 2024
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Close-up image of two hands, as a nurse in uniform sits at the bedside of a dying patient in hospital, holding their hand

Advice for nurses on recognising when death is near, the checks that must be made to verif

26 Mar 2024
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A nurse in scrubs sits while taking a break, looking tired and fanning her face with her eyes closed as she struggles with symptoms of menopause during a shift

New guidance says employers must make adjustments for staff affected by menopause symptoms

15 Mar 2024
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Nurse reads a vital signs monitor at patient’s bedside. This is key information when assessing level of risk for a person with sepsis

Nurse specialist explains how more targeted antibiotic use based on level of risk as asses

12 Mar 2024
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Nurses, a nursing student and a dietitian share tips on fasting while in clinical practice

08 Mar 2024
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Illustration of a nurse looking down and demotivated, holding a mask showing a brave face, which she is putting on her own face

Many factors can affect your morale, so finding ways to boost your motivation, and reachin

13 Feb 2024
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Man frowns and holds his chest as he coughs – chronic cough is a common experience among adults

Latest advice for nurses on diagnosis and assessment, red-flag signs, common complications

31 Jan 2024
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An illustration of a chess board with healthcare workers represented as chess pieces. One nurse is being picked up and moved to a different square by a big hand, representing management

How and when nurse managers may shift team members, the potential impact on patient safety

30 Jan 2024

As staff are asked to reduce use of the commonly prescribed pain relief we look at alternat

09 Jan 2024

5 ways you can help protect your mind and body from the demands of the job, without risking

02 Jan 2024

Some trusts have dropped fees for hospital staff, but many nurses are still forking out for

12 Dec 2023

Do your best to avoid common viruses such as flu, COVID-19 and norovirus by taking extra in

05 Dec 2023

The NHS had its worst cancer waiting time targets record in 2022, but a streamlining of sta

08 Nov 2023

How to recognise bedbug bites, advise patients on treatment and preventing further infestat

03 Nov 2023

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