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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

Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

22 Apr 2026
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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

Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

22 Apr 2026
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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

Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

22 Apr 2026

Bedside handovers may be daunting but they improve safety and shared decision-making

15 Apr 2026
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Feedback in nursing: the word feedback in many-coloured speech bubbles, showing feedback comes in diverse forms

Insights into your strengths and areas of improvement are key to your growth as a nurse

11 Mar 2026
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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

04 Mar 2026
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Find the information formats and tools that work best for your learning style

25 Feb 2026
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Core nursing skills: nurse smiles at prone patient, who is prone in hospital bed and connected to monitor

Early-career nurses share ways to build competence to ensure you are safe to practise 

18 Feb 2026
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Illustration showing pills and research equipment related to clinical trials

Placements may expose students to clinical trials and patients in or eligible for them

10 Feb 2026
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Active listening in nursing: nurse sitting with a service user, making eye contact as he talks

Tips to help you learn and practise this fundamental communication skill

04 Feb 2026
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The phrase SMART GOAL on a yellow sticker in the middle of a multicoloured box, surrounded by the words ‘Specific’, ‘Measurable’, ‘Achievable’, ‘Relevant’, ‘Time-Bound’

Tips to help nursing students achieve better outcomes with SMART goals

28 Jan 2026
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A nurse talks to a patient about their care plan

Tips on developing your skills in writing care plans that chart patients’ changing needs

14 Jan 2026

We look at when it might be justified and the process that must be followed

07 Jan 2026

Determination drove me to climb Kilimanjaro – and to reach the peak of the profession

16 Dec 2025

Expert advice for students, including understanding the brief and avoiding common mistakes

11 Dec 2025

Advice on encouraging the patient while respecting autonomy, and learning via reflection

03 Dec 2025

A step-by-step guide to taking blood samples, a key skill students need for registration

26 Nov 2025

Advice for students on navigating challenges and building confidence on placement

15 Oct 2025