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Trauma and stress: a nurse practises breathing exercises
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Learn about trauma-informed leadership and exercises to help prevent emotional exhaustion

Podcast
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At the RCN annual congress, general secretary Nicola Ranger called on ministers to

RCN pushes for swift pay rise and warns government over consequences of delays

News
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Bank nursing shift: a bank nurse in scrubs stands alongside a patient who is sitting in a wheelchair

The savings trusts make with cut-price bank rates, and what you lose out on as a result

Analysis
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Nursing’s new generation – clockwise from top left: Ashleigh Robinson, Antoinette Lagrata, Lincoln Gombedza, Soraya Manoucheri, Jordan Spires and Amber Fletcher

Six nurses, all under 35, describe how they are shaping the profession and improving care

Analysis
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RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger discusses the latest on NHS pay and recruitment freezes in our Nursing Standard podcast
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RCN’s Nicola Ranger discusses the latest on NHS pay, bank cuts and recruitment freezes 

Podcast
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Extra patient deaths: an EU nurse leaving the UK

Study suggests when EU nurses left UK, it affected nursing skill mix as well as outcomes

News

Evidence and Practice

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Your quick-read article summary

Clinical
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Exploring the roles of nursing associates and theatre assistant practitioners in operating departments

Service evaluation to investigate nursing associate and TAP roles in NHS England

Clinical
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Nursing associate role: challenges and solutions in establishing it as a profession in its own right

Highlighting research on the aspirations and professional identity of nursing associates

Clinical
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Role of the clinical nurse specialist in impacting quality of care: a qualitative exploratory interview study utilising complexity theory

Perceptions of nurse leaders and staff nurses of what the CNS role entails

Clinical
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CPD focus: Drafting a business case to support small-scale change in nursing practice

Professional learning designed to suit your busy schedule

CPD articles
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Exploring the factors that influence nursing students’ choice of first job in the locality of their preregistration education programme

Study gives insights for employers on recruitment and retention and for providers to enhanc

Clinical

Features

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Montage of 15 podcasts selected to interest nurses

Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down

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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

Opinion

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Measles outbreak: cases are on the rise

Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control

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Nursing bank shift pay cuts: illustration showing a hand holding a pair of scissors as the person starts to cut into a red UK pound sign

Nurses face pay rates well below what they deserve, as trusts risk exacerbating shortages

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Flexible nursing degree: montage of woman in four contexts – home learning, parenting, on clinical placement and attending university lecture

Making the profession accessible to more people juggling carer and family commitments

Students

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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

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Image showing a group of people in profile representing different races and cultures, with different dress, hair colour and skin colour

The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation

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Nurse, face unseen, holds an illuminated lightbulb, with systematically connected dots appearing to radiate from, illustrating the capacity of nurses to be innovative

Hospital-based projects are a chance to gather evidence, present a case and improve care

Careers

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Band 5 to band 6 nurse: illustration of a nurse taking a confident step up on a flight of stairs as she moves from a band 5 to a band 6 role

We look at the keys to transition, including support and skills development

Career advice
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A nurse sitting at a desk in a job interview gestures while speaking to an interviewer

Tips on responding to different types of questions, and how and when to use STAR

Career advice
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Nurse promotion: a smiling nurse shakes the hand of an interviewer as she introduces herself at the start of a job interview

Expert advice to help you highlight your strengths and boost your chances of success

Career advice

Jobs