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NHS Staff survey results: a nurse typing on a smartphone, with ratings speech bubble images hovering above it

The highest scorers in the NHS Staff Survey, based on flexible working, morale and more

Analysis
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Mental health nurses’ care failures: Mill View Hospital in Brighton

Coroner criticises failures to check patient record before tragedy, the latest at the trust

News
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Paediatric early warning system: nurse with child and parent
Free

How nurses can use PEWS to spot deterioration in babies, children and young people

Podcast
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A group of health visitors in south Wales hold banners, flags and signs during strike action in March

Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal 

News
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A nurse writing notes on a clipboard

He also failed to take observations and record that he had altered the scores

News
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New NHS uniform: two nurses wearing different styles

Around 55,000 staff wear the uniform but this is less than 10% of the intended workforce

News

Evidence and Practice

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How to manage an overcrowded emergency department waiting room

Outlining steps nurses can take to mitigate some of the associated risks of an overcrowded

Clinical
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Boy brushing his teeth

Emergency nurses’ important role in recognising unmet need related to dental neglect

Clinical
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How to start non-invasive ventilation for COPD-associated type 2 respiratory failure

A look at the equipment and preparation required for NIV as well as the procedure and evide

Clinical
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Improving door-to-needle time for antibiotic treatment of neutropenic sepsis: a quality improvement project

Quality improvement project aimed at patients with suspected neutropenic sepsis

Clinical
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Beyond burnout: moral injury and emotional resilience among emergency clinicians

Need for systemic change including reflection time, peer support and compassionate leadersh

Clinical
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Redesigning ED workflow: a nurse-led flow model to optimise patient care

How a Californian emergency department has reimagined patient flow and physical space use

Clinical

Features

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Montage of 15 podcasts selected to interest nurses

Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down

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 Nurse behind seated patient stoops slightly and has her hands on his shoulders to express warmth and reassurance. Touch is a powerful way to show compassion in nursing

Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not

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Bad manager

Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadershi

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A nurse in scrubs is frowning and hunching her shoulders in a sign of distress

Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues

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Illustration featuring five different NHS uniform tunic colours, from left to right: indigo, green, sea blue, navy blue and light blue

Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms

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A hospital nurse breaking bad news to a woman about her loved one

Nurses have an important role in offering support and space to family and friends

Opinion

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A nursing associate in training cares for a patient in a hospital bed

Fast-track programme for nursing associates is on the way.

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Illustration shows a head with symbols around it suggesting thoughts and ideas
Free

Teams need time to reflect on what changes can be made to improve the working environment

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Nicola Ranger, RCN general secretary and chief executive

This is not about more responsibility, but recognition, and it will bring real change

Students

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Nurse job interviews: young woman projects positivity as she shakes hands with one of two interview panellists viewed from behind  2. Nurse job interviews: two interview

Tips to help you stand out (in a good way) in front of a recruitment panel 

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Nursing literature reviews: nursing student working on her laptop in a library

Practical tips on choosing databases, setting search parameters and managing references

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A photo from a major incident simulation; a patient with a fake injury is wheeled into hospital as students take on different nursing roles 

How a mass casualty simulation can advance your clinical and leadership skills

Careers

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NHS nurse redundancy: pensive nurse leans on a corridor railing as she gazes out of a window

Practical advice on what to weigh up before making this important decision

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A senior nurse consults her notes and speaks to two other nurses in her team

Combining clinical and managerial expertise to keep patient flow moving safely

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A confident-looking senior nurse being interviewed by a potential employer

Here’s how to answer tricky questions and confidently showcase your skills to employers

Jobs