Nurses often have ideas to improve care, yet too often they’re not heard
Opinion
‘What matters most’ discussions are fundamental to advance care planning and personalised c
COVID-19 second wave will challenge depleted workforce, no matter how many new beds there a
Who are the best-paid workers in the NHS? And who gets left underpaid and overworked?
Comment
The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for
An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post
With more than 700,000 people in the UK affected, prevention must be a priority
4 ways to fix the issue – but ministers, the NHS and our profession must pull together
The blurring of roles between nursing associates and nurses can be detrimental to both
Expert advice
You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too
Your role in the process, whether testifying for a colleague, employer or in your own case
Opting out of NHS pension if money is tight is turning your back on future income
Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control
Ideas about coping can make it hard to ask for support.
Feedback won’t always be objective and may be demoralising, or even discriminatory
Editorial
Why the plight of staff in one unit is sadly all too relatable for so many
It’s no surprise that this ill-timed proposal has been met with fury in the profession
As one council bows to pressure and exempts nurses from fines, let’s see others follow sui
Plan to cut senior leadership posts is a false and dangerous economy
Nurses’ advanced skills must be recognised in AfC pay scales
We’re here to listen: here’s how RCNi responds to your needs
Your views
Some employers fund staff beverages, others don’t – but taking it away can dent morale
Misconduct may be relevant to fitness to practise cases, within limits, say our panel
Case of one nurse’s NMC suspension raises issue of working beyond your contracted hours
Some argue staying up to date requires more than an hour of CPD a month
Without such boundaries, public trust in the nursing profession would be compromised
Hero image puts pressure on nurses to neglect their well-being and work to excess
Reviews
This frank and bold text sets out to dispel assumptions and fill a much
A useful, well-written book primarily aimed at less experienced su
Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Sno
Individual stories that will resonate with those who experience pain ar
The blurb on the back cover says this book is for nurses and other prof
Useful activities to help boost confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing in older people
