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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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Nurses should be involved in planning, including advocating for accessibilit

Clinical
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Autism in Sylheti families: exploring parent and sibling experiences

The need for research to inform practice in recognising autism in diverse populations

Clinical
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Role of learning disability nurse prescribers in ensuring safe, person-centred care in children’s community services

Nurses must keep up to date with best practice and support the needs of patients and their

Clinical
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Minimising polypharmacy to enhance care and outcomes for people with learning disabilities

Regular medication reviews, appropriate deprescribing and reasonable adjustments are vital<

CPD articles
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Role of epidemiology in supporting learning disability nurse education and practice

Epidemiological knowledge can help recognise risks and reduce diagnostic overshadowing

Clinical
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Emergency seizure management for people with intellectual disabilities

Nurses’ awareness of the impact of epilepsy on service users’ health and quality of life 

CPD articles

Features

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A smiling woman appears deep in thought as she looks at her reflection in a mirror

Nurses share how they have used reflection to change and improve everyday practice

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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

Opinion

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National Children’s Nurses’ Day on 30 June, organised by the Association of British Paediatric Nurses, is an annual day dedicated solely to the profession Picture: iStock
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Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

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Without specialist learning disability nurses, people with learning disabilities face increased health inequalities
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New figures reveal unfilled nursing vacancies and a profession at tipping point

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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.

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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Bed rails assessment: an older patient lying on their side on a hospital bed holds on to a bed rail 

The steps you can take on placement to support patient safety and help prevent falls

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A nurse explaining to a patient

Steps for building better communication with patients and colleagues

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