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

08 Mar 2024
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A nurse sitting at a table with a person with learning disabilities and epilepsy going through the Clive Treacey Safety Checklist

The Clive Treacey Safety Checklist supports safe care for people with epilepsy and a learn

07 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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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
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A teenage girl lies on her side looking distressed while her mother sits close by holding her hand and puts her other hand on her head to comfort her

Children and young people with epilepsy can feel isolated and afraid, but nursing support,

24 Jan 2024
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As staff are asked to reduce use of the commonly prescribed pain relief we look at alterna

09 Jan 2024
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5 ways you can help protect your mind and body from the demands of the job, without riskin

02 Jan 2024
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Some trusts have dropped fees for hospital staff, but many nurses are still forking out fo

12 Dec 2023
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Do your best to avoid common viruses such as flu, COVID-19 and norovirus by taking extra i

05 Dec 2023
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bedbugs

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

03 Nov 2023

From colours to fabric weight to pockets, find out the latest on the new uniforms for NHS n

24 Oct 2023

How to ensure nursing staff are given appropriate support when a colleague dies by suicide

03 Oct 2023

Cannabis has been legalised for medicinal use in the UK since 2018 and is most often used f

21 Sep 2023

Advice on finding content of interest and connecting with colleagues on the social media ap

19 Sep 2023

Advice for non-specialist nurses on adapting practice and addressing health inequalities fo

14 Sep 2023

Handwashing is the primary way to prevent the spread of infection.

05 Sep 2023

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