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Glass dishes in two rows containing food that would constitute nutritious meals nurses to sustain nurses at work. There is thyme and yoghurt dress, chicken breast, couscous, cucumber, carrot, chickpeas and boiled eggs

Nutrition advice and snack ideas to help sustain you at work – even when you’re a long way

08 Apr 2024
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Close-up image of two hands, as a nurse in uniform sits at the bedside of a dying patient in hospital, holding their hand

Advice for nurses on recognising when death is near, the checks that must be made to verif

26 Mar 2024
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A nurse in scrubs sits while taking a break, looking tired and fanning her face with her eyes closed as she struggles with symptoms of menopause during a shift

New guidance says employers must make adjustments for staff affected by menopause symptoms

15 Mar 2024
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A nurse holds up and shows a bottle of medication to an older man seated next to his female companion

Older people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing dementia and new Trend Diabete

13 Mar 2024
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Nurse reads a vital signs monitor at patient’s bedside. This is key information when assessing level of risk for a person with sepsis

Nurse specialist explains how more targeted antibiotic use based on level of risk as asses

12 Mar 2024
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Nurses, a nursing student and a dietitian share tips on fasting while in clinical practice

08 Mar 2024
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A healthcare professional and older patient run through a blood monitoring process with the aid of a tablet computer at the patient’s home

What delegating healthcare activities entails and how Skills for Care’s guiding principles

15 Feb 2024
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Illustration of a nurse looking down and demotivated, holding a mask showing a brave face, which she is putting on her own face

Many factors can affect your morale, so finding ways to boost your motivation, and reachin

13 Feb 2024
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Man frowns and holds his chest as he coughs – chronic cough is a common experience among adults

Latest advice for nurses on diagnosis and assessment, red-flag signs, common complications

31 Jan 2024
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An illustration of a chess board with healthcare workers represented as chess pieces. One nurse is being picked up and moved to a different square by a big hand, representing management

How and when nurse managers may shift team members, the potential impact on patient safety

30 Jan 2024
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A nurse smiles and pushes an older woman in a wheelchair in a busy hospital setting

Early identification of frailty in the emergency department is key for achieving better pa

25 Jan 2024
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A jigsaw puzzle of a human brain with three pieces missing from the completed puzzle

A toolkit for detecting and managing Parkinson’s dementia can help nurses support and asse

11 Jan 2024

Recommendations propose standardised, evidence-based care pathways and revised wound catego

10 Jan 2024

As staff are asked to reduce use of the commonly prescribed pain relief we look at alternat

09 Jan 2024

5 ways you can help protect your mind and body from the demands of the job, without risking

02 Jan 2024

Some trusts have dropped fees for hospital staff, but many nurses are still forking out for

12 Dec 2023

Increasing numbers of patients need to administer regular injections to manage their diabet

06 Dec 2023

Do your best to avoid common viruses such as flu, COVID-19 and norovirus by taking extra in

05 Dec 2023

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