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Advice for new nurses: illustration of a nurse smiling, with question marks and medical equipment in speech bubbles above her head

The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for

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Advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

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Newly registered nurses are unemployed and demoralised: young woman holds up a sign reading ‘need a job’

4 ways to fix the issue – but ministers, the NHS and our profession must pull together

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Differentiation of nursing roles: a nursing associate with a patient

The blurring of roles between nursing associates and nurses can be detrimental to both

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Repeating mandatory NHS training: a nurse rests her head on the desk as if she has fallen asleep in a training session

Staff can now transfer their completed training when they move to a new job

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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<

Expert advice

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NHS pension opt-out and buy-back: two jars of money side by side, one nearly empty, one almost full

You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too

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Nurse witness at employment tribunal: woman viewed from behind faces three panellists in official surroundings

Your role in the process, whether testifying for a colleague, employer or in your own case

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NHS pension opt-out: nurse figure climbs up stepped piles of coins

Opting out of NHS pension if money is tight is turning your back on future income

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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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Asking for help as a nurse: a nurse gestures as she explains a point to a colleague

Ideas about coping can make it hard to ask for support.

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Illustration of two nurses, one receiving negative feedback from her manager and looking unsure

Feedback won’t always be objective and may be demoralising, or even discriminatory

Editorial

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The NHS is responsible for producing 4-5% of all carbon emissions in the UK

Consider your role and responsibilities in achieving sustainable healthcare and take actio

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An opportunity to celebrate excellence among the nurses in your team

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Nursing management: the coach’s role is to skilfully question in a structured conversation and explore an individual’s potential
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Managers can help nurses in their development and boost mental well-being and patient care

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Nursing colleagues can become  distressed by their continual drive to deliver good nursing care while confronted with the ongoing pressures posed by a lack of resources and support
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In our desire to help others, we should consider our colleagues too

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Journalling can be a useful tool during times of extreme stress and anxiety, and can encourage self-reflection and self-expression, providing people with a unique space to observe their thoughts, emotions and experiences
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Journalling is an evidence-based strategy for supporting and encouraging self-care

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Two female nurses smile and chat to each other: Black History Month has the theme of reclaiming narratives and nursing staff should take the chance to share their nursing stories
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The Black History Month theme of reclaiming narratives could act as a catalyst to sharing

Your views

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Nurse working hours: exhausted nurse drawn draped over a clock

Case of one nurse’s NMC suspension raises issue of working beyond your contracted hours

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CPD for nurses: a nurse studying via the RCNi Learn website on an electronic pad

Some argue staying up to date requires more than an hour of CPD a month

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Confidential patient records: a woman looking at files on a laptop and holding a mobile phone in her hand that displays a padlock

Without such boundaries, public trust in the nursing profession would be compromised

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The nurse as superhero trope can be damaging: two nurses stand atop a cliff, hands on hips while wearing capes

Hero image puts pressure on nurses to neglect their well-being and work to excess

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Everyday nurse leadership: illustration showing a nurse speaking to a group of four nurses

With staff at every level urged to lead, we ask our panel what this means in practice

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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

Reviews

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Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Sno

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Principle lecturer Kay Norman reviews Transitions to Practice: Ess

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Professional development and revalidation lead nurse Carolyn Middl

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Patient experience and quality manager Eleanor Sherwen reviews Nur

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This book offers useful advice easily transferrable to nursing management settings

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