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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

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Illustration of nurse walking between hospital and home care settings

Staff in acute and social care settings need to be enabled to work together

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A nurse with a contemplative expression sits looking into the distance

Without better recognition, increased responsibility amounts to a devalued workforce

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Nurses often have ideas to improve care, yet too often they’re not heard

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Advice for new nurses: illustration of a nurse smiling, with question marks and medical equipment in speech bubbles above her head

The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for

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Advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

An advertised nursing job on a small island has almost all the makings of a perfect post

Expert advice

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Nurse and MasterChef finalist Sarah Danesin

Meal planning and prep to boost your nutrition on demanding shifts

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NHS pension opt-out and buy-back: two jars of money side by side, one nearly empty, one almost full

You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too

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NHS pension advice: close-up of cash note with the word PENSION emblazoned on it

Facing redundancy can be disconcerting, and for NHS nursing staff it comes with critical pension considerations. If you are an active member in the NHS Pension Scheme on the date...

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Nurse witness at employment tribunal: woman viewed from behind faces three panellists in official surroundings

Your role in the process, whether testifying for a colleague, employer or in your own case

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NHS pension opt-out: nurse figure climbs up stepped piles of coins

Opting out of NHS pension if money is tight is turning your back on future income

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Asking for help as a nurse: a nurse gestures as she explains a point to a colleague

Ideas about coping can make it hard to ask for support. Here’s what you need to remember

Editorial

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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

The inspirational people who helped shape a blood and marrow transplant programme

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Cancer nursing: nurse leader gives message of hope for 2026
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RCN deputy president urges cancer nurses to be more vocal about their contribution

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers a unique opportunity to spread the word about breast cancer detection, types and treatment in creative and impactful ways
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to outline our new plans with patients and staff

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A specific cancer goal in the 10 Year Health Plan is to increase uptake of human papillomavirus vaccinations among young people in a bid to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040
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HPV vaccinations, lung cancer screening and speeding up clinical trial recruitment are goals

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Research can help create better outcomes for patients and working as a cancer research nurse can be a highly rewarding career
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E-learning course aims to boost interest and address misconceptions of cancer research

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Nurses need to familiarise themselves with common late effects associated with many cancer therapies, such as endothelial damage and metabolic changes
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Advice on nutritional management and preventive interventions for cardiovascular events

Your views

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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. We ask readers what they think

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Nurse working hours: exhausted nurse drawn draped over a clock

Case of one nurse’s NMC suspension raises issue of working beyond your contracted hours

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CPD for nurses: a nurse studying via the RCNi Learn website on an electronic pad

Some argue staying up to date requires more than an hour of CPD a month

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Confidential patient records: a woman looking at files on a laptop and holding a mobile phone in her hand that displays a padlock

Without such boundaries, public trust in the nursing profession would be compromised

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The nurse as superhero trope can be damaging: two nurses stand atop a cliff, hands on hips while wearing capes

Hero image puts pressure on nurses to neglect their well-being and work to excess

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Everyday nurse leadership: illustration showing a nurse speaking to a group of four nurses

With staff at every level urged to lead, we ask our panel what this means in practice

Reviews

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Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care

Assistant professor Vineeth Joseph reviews Psychosocial issues in Palliative Care

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Death and the Elephant

Nurse consultant Natalie Doyle reviews a life-affirming memoir

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Anti cancer Living

Chemotherapy nurse consultant Catherine Oakley reviews Anti Cancer Living

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The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer tile

Maria Leadbeater reviews The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer

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Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine

Community liaison nurse team leader Kate Law reviews the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine

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Abbreviated MRI of the Breast_tile

Informative reference book written from a US perspective

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