The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for
Opinion
‘What matters most’ discussions are fundamental to advance care planning and personalised c
Who are the best-paid workers in the NHS? And who gets left underpaid and overworked?
Helen Ward took part in the RCN’s credentialing pilot for advanced nurses so her skill
Comment
An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post
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
Staff can now transfer their completed training when they move to a new job
Nurses face pay rates well below what they deserve, as trusts risk exacerbating shortages<
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
Consider your role and responsibilities in achieving sustainable healthcare and take actio
An opportunity to celebrate excellence among the nurses in your team
Managers can help nurses in their development and boost mental well-being and patient care
In our desire to help others, we should consider our colleagues too
Journalling is an evidence-based strategy for supporting and encouraging self-care
The Black History Month theme of reclaiming narratives could act as a catalyst to sharing
Your views
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
With staff at every level urged to lead, we ask our panel what this means in practice
Making the profession accessible to more people juggling carer and family commitments
Reviews
Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Sno
Principle lecturer Kay Norman reviews Transitions to Practice: Ess
Professional development and revalidation lead nurse Carolyn Middl
Patient experience and quality manager Eleanor Sherwen reviews Nur
This book offers useful advice easily transferrable to nursing management settings
