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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
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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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Importance of early introduction, clear communication, accessibility and a holistic ap

Clinical
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Nail toxicities associated with systemic anticancer therapy

Strategies nurses can use to support prevention, assessment and treatment of nail toxicitie

Clinical
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Virtual nurse-led clinic for women after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant

A service evaluation of patient satisfaction with the clinic and whether it

Clinical
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Health, self-management and quality of life after active treatment for breast cancer: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Nurses should offer support to self-manage tailored to patients’ health status, needs and p

Clinical
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Public health campaigns to raise awareness and encourage help-seeking for symptoms of colorectal cancer

How early diagnosis could be supported by campaigns to recognise signs of bowel cancer

Clinical
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Immunotherapy-induced diarrhoea and colitis: a case study of its management in a nurse-led cancer treatment unit

Patients must be systematically assessed with thorough investigations to reach a correct di

Clinical

Features

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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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Illustration shows healthcare staff around a table formed from a clock face to suggest a team approach to rostering

Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration

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An illustration showing a smiling nurse in uniform standing in front of a crowd, represented by several sets of hands raised high and clapping

Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience

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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The first patient to undergo a bone marrow transplant at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, received the bone marrow cells on 1 March 1983
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The inspirational people who helped shape a blood and marrow transplant programme

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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 person wearing disposable gloves provides stoma care to a patient

What you’ll need to know as a nurse, and how to develop confidence in stoma care

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