Nurses voice concerns about routine bowel and wound care being missed

Many patients won’t spot the difference between a student and a nurse

Specialist nurses are expanding their professional scope by gaining advanced skills

Advice on promoting patients’ dignity while managing their continence needs

Advocates of surveillance say it modifies behaviour, but opponents worry it damages trust

Recruitment is hindered by poor understanding of the role and negative stereotypes

A handful of cases of this potentially fatal new infection have been detected in the UK

Tips on how to access it and build your confidence to administer drugs safely

Steps to take to protect yourself and patients if assigned work outside your competency

Some are taking shifts just to cover living costs, but how does this affect staff well-being?

Childcare, housing and food costs are outpacing nursing salaries – and pricing-out some staff

Learning what works in handover can be daunting, but getting it right is key to safe care

The number in post is near 8,000, but despite this progress many still have concerns

What makes for a good exit interview and how they can inform retention strategies

Latest version of the Sepsis Six tool helps assess risk and guide decision making

Positive steps nurses can take to help reduce risk and enhance your work-life balance

Tips for more powerful, productive and empathetic conversations with patients

Helping patients move is part of nursing, but injury rates are high. Tips for reducing risk