Expert advice
Industrial action ballot: how it works and what you need to know
Our guide explains the rules on the poll and its potential impact on pay
10 Oct 2022
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
20 Sep 2022
What happens when someone makes a complaint about you: a step-by step guide for nurses
Take some of the stress out of the process by finding out what to expect at every stage
13 Sep 2022
Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money
What you need to know if you are taking on work that is not part of your normal role
09 Aug 2022
DNACPR notices: the patient’s role in decision-making and when consent is needed
The discussions required for valid notices, and how patients and their families are involved
02 Aug 2022
Medical records: am I allowed to look at my own notes at work?
What the law says about accessing your records, plus your rights of access
19 Jul 2022
Issuing fit notes: what does the change in legislation mean for nurses?
All you need to know about written statements on fitness for work, plus the training required
06 Jul 2022
If a patient leaves me money in their will, would I be allowed to keep it?
What any nurse should consider before deciding whether to accept or decline money or gifts
14 Jun 2022
Unsocial hours payments for NHS staff: your quick guide
How much you should be paid and when – and what to do if payroll makes a mistake
31 May 2022
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
What to do if you’re worried you’ll struggle to pay the £120, or have missed a payment
16 May 2022
NHS mileage allowances: what are you entitled to and why it needs an urgent update
Nurses have been hit hard by rising fuel costs as NHS mileage allowances fail to cover costs
03 May 2022
Mental capacity: when can relatives make treatment decisions for a patient?
What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act and lasting power of attorney
26 Apr 2022
Finance apps: the help you need to manage your money and find offers and discounts
With living costs rising sharply, take a look at our list of apps that put you in control
22 Mar 2022
Clinical supervision: what is it and how can it improve your practice and well-being?
Tips for using these reflective sessions for professional development and to reduce stress
11 Mar 2022
NHS pension changes: what you need to know
The age discrimination ‘remedy’ takes effect soon – find out what it could mean for you
08 Mar 2022
Pain measurement: tools that can aid assessment, including for patients with dementia
Find out about the tools and scales for acute and chronic pain that can aid your practice
01 Mar 2022
When would I need to self-refer to the NMC?
Expectations related to ill health and legal action, plus what doesn’t warrant self-referral
09 Feb 2022
Revalidation: what to do if you’re running out of time and work pressures aren’t helping
Your quick guide to stress-free revalidation, plus what to do if you need an extension
01 Feb 2022