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Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away
Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational
10 May 2022
Raising awareness of prostate and other cancers affecting men
Man Van project offers free health checks for men
04 May 2022
DNACPR discussions with patients and families: do you feel adequately prepared?
Advance care planning and the tools that can help you ask patients what matters to them
19 Apr 2022
Learning disability and autism training: why my son’s death will not be in vain
New programme will help staff improve their skills and confidence when delivering care
11 Apr 2022
War in Ukraine: why I left my family and job to care for refugees
Safeguarding women and children and providing a listening ear as a volunteer
06 Apr 2022
Why support is vital for people starting a new life in a care home
Patients having to leave their homes and move into care need emotional support
05 Apr 2022
Coping after baby loss: why I set up a ‘safe space’ peer support group
A senior staff nurse explains how it helped her return to work after two miscarriages
31 Mar 2022
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A business case for district nurse resources no one should ignore
If action were undertaken nationally, the result will be a consistently high-quality service
25 Mar 2022
How embracing digital tech can banish inefficiency and give you more time with patients
Apps and electronic patient records will transform care – if designed with nurses in mind
10 Mar 2022
Agency nurses and tax avoidance: if a scheme looks too good to be true, it probably is
HMRC’s advice on cutting loose of income tax arrangements that could land you in arrears
02 Mar 2022
Dementia care in non-specialist settings: what would you ask an expert?
Your questions for an Admiral Nurse could help create a user-friendly learning resource
22 Feb 2022
Time to end inaccurate perceptions of general practice nursing
Practices have been maintaining non-COVID care throughout the pandemic
12 Jan 2022
Secrets of effective nurse leadership: why enthusiasm and vision are so important
The qualities of a successful leader apply in nursing and the NHS as much as anywhere
12 Jan 2022
Practice nurses maintain patient services, but get little credit
Fuss over face-to-face GP appointments ignores nurses’ dedication to maintain services
21 Dec 2021
Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care
All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience
15 Dec 2021
School vaccinations: nurses should never be subject to threats and abuse
Being involved in the COVID-19 vaccination drive is challenging for school nurses
16 Nov 2021
Our part in a greener NHS: we’re making progress, now let’s accelerate it
Nurses see the impact of climate change on health – and we have the power to take action
11 Nov 2021
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
10 Nov 2021