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Image of an older male patient lying in a hospital bed having his temperature taken by a nurse using a digital thermometer

It is not only high temperature nurses need to be alert for in suspected sepsis cases – lo

22 Jul 2024
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A nurse in scrubs with tattoos on both arms and a pierced ear, standing in a relaxed pose with his hands behind his head

Some NHS trusts say restrictions maintain the image of the profession – but others are rel

15 Jul 2024
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An illustration of a hand holding up a warning sign that says toxic and features a skull and crossbones

Micromanaging, unsupportive leaders can create toxic teams, negatively impacting morale an

08 Jul 2024
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Lucy Letby's crimes pose difficult questions about the ability to raise concerns in health

02 Jul 2024
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Three nurses stand talking happily. Two are younger, one is older, illustrating intergenerational teamwork in nursing

Generational differences in how colleagues communicate can cause conflict.

01 Jul 2024
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An illustration showing four outlines of heads looking to the right, on a green background. The one on the left is blowing a whistle and stands out from the rest as it is coloured black, while the others are white

Nurses’ duty to raise concerns when patient safety is at risk does not always mean re

28 Jun 2024
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Maria Caulfield is photographed in a clinical setting at St George’s Hospital, Tooting, talking to someone beyond the camera

Maria Caulfield, a nurse who is standing for re-election as a Conservative MP, talks to Nu

25 Jun 2024
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An older woman sits looking out of the window, seemingly disinterested in the plate of food and a cup in front of her

Over three million people in the UK are malnourished or at risk of malnourishment, yet it

24 Jun 2024
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Split-screen style image shows PM Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking, positioned as if facing each other

Nurse pay, flexible working, NHS waiting times and social care – the Westminster campaign

18 Jun 2024
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A close up of a nursing associate in an NHS uniform

They were hailed as a way to boost the NHS workforce and widen pathways into nursing, but

17 Jun 2024
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Illustration showing a figure in black on a blue background standing in the middle of a row of giant dominoes, with one arm outstretched to prevent the dominoes to the left falling, suggesting falls prevention

Falls can cause injury and distress in older people, but small changes can help prevent th

14 Jun 2024
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Close-up of West Streeting during the interview at St Mary’s Hospital in London, gesturing with his hands to emphasise a point

Labour shadow health secretary speaks to Nursing Standard ahead of the general election ab

11 Jun 2024

Impact on nurses of often protracted process and potentially intimidating ‘courtroom’-style

10 Jun 2024

Newly registered nurses often feel unsupported amid a staffing crisis in the NHS.

07 Jun 2024

Taking part in CPD is a core part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s revalidation proce

03 Jun 2024

Nurses in care homes want older people with advanced dementia to have a good death, and evi

29 May 2024

The picture across the UK, as Wales introduces new rules to ensure nurses have properly pro

29 May 2024

Do nurses and other staff at your workplace talk openly about race and racism? Nu

27 May 2024

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