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
COVID-19 second wave will challenge depleted workforce, no matter how many new beds there a
Nursing students Zahid Iqbal, Aatikah Kaba and newly qualified nurse Amina Norat
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
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Editorial
We need to see urgent action on recruitment freezes and plans to suppress bank nurse pay
Incident reporting requires managers to be open to learning, not to blaming
Registered status must not be devalued, because it exists to promote patients’ safety
Weaponisation of fitness to practise referrals is costing the profession its bravest voice
Keep shining a light on what you do, and why you deserve so much better
Unions call on ministers to meet them face-to-face, and end ‘outdated’ review body process
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
Time off to deal with a crisis would demonstrate compassion
Reviews
This frank and bold text sets out to dispel assumptions and fill a much
A useful, well-written book primarily aimed at less experienced su
Retired practice development nurse Valerie McGurk reviews Sno
Individual stories that will resonate with those who experience pain ar
The blurb on the back cover says this book is for nurses and other prof
Useful activities to help boost confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing in older people
