Nurses face pay rates well below what they deserve, as trusts risk exacerbating shortages<
Opinion
‘What matters most’ discussions are fundamental to advance care planning and personalised c
Helen Ward took part in the RCN’s credentialing pilot for advanced nurses so her skill
With the shift from predominantly acute to community-based provision for people living with
Comment
Public trust is precious, and nurses should be able to rely on colleagues’ high standards<
With a rise in CPR-related referrals to the NMC, what nurses need is support
The proposal for a regulating body that holds managers to account is a step forward
New NHS uniform has its critics, but perhaps it’s not such a bad idea
Placement hours are a big commitment, but they also build skills and confidence
Expert advice
Your quick guide to public health messaging, symptom recognition and infection control
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Advice on planning nutritious meals and snacks – and the breaks to enjoy them
Editorial
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
Too many older nurses feel undervalued and are leaving the profession
If unaddressed, work-related stress can affect a nurse’s work performance and health
Your views
Making the profession accessible to more people juggling carer and family commitments
Pros and cons of practising abroad – and why staying in the UK can be worth the stress
Loss of degree programmes exposes precarious state of nurse education funding
Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance
Regulator has been told to remember where there’s healthcare, there’s risk
Band 6 starting point would aid recruitment, but may be too much too soon, says our panel<
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
