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COVID-19 is putting nurses under extreme pressure, so here’s how to help colleagues cope

14 May 2020
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Jimmi Ronaldson

A retrieval service role combines the fundamentals of nursing and the pressure of trauma care

30 Jan 2019
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Amanda (Mandie) Burston, assistant resuscitation officer at Royal Stoke University Hospital, found a patient’s feedback highlighted the importance of supporti

28 Nov 2017
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Custody nurse

From seeing a detainee who has collapsed in a cell to assessing someone’s fitness to be interviewed for murder, it's all in a day's work for police

05 Jun 2017
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Look after yourself

Being a nurse doesn’t give immunity from long-term illness: points to consider after being diagnosed 

12 Jul 2016
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Sickness

Work dissatisfaction can affect health, recruitment and retention

17 Jun 2016
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Careers target

Work motivation can be kick-started by redefining your ambitions

13 Jun 2016
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Executive stress

A recent report shows nurse directors are reluctant to take on chief executive roles because of the high personal cost

13 Jun 2016
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Stressed nurse

In a challenging work situation, the level of stress and anxiety you are feeling may well be unnecessary – but you can beat it by taking control with these simple tools.

08 Jun 2016
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Job interview

Nerves can take hold and speech become garbled when you are put on the spot.

01 Jun 2016
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Teamwork

Medical settings are fast-paced and busy, so if someone is not pulling their weight, it can have a big effect on the rest of the team

25 May 2016
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Nick Castle

Nick Castle says he 'stumbled into' emergency nursing

11 May 2016

Most of us find change a challenge, but by accepting it as inevitable we can make the most of opportunities that arise.

11 May 2016

Detailed planning and communication with team members are vital to creating a successful service.

11 May 2016

Being made redundant can feel like a crushing blow, but it might just be the springboard to better things

27 Apr 2016

Employers are increasingly turning to social media as a recruitment tool

27 Apr 2016

Few of us work in isolation, so ensuring your team works well together is essential.

13 Apr 2016

James Moore's role combines his two passions, travel and healthcare

08 Apr 2016

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