Behind the pithy placards is unmistakable determination to win this battle for fairer pay

The profession needs its legendary determination and resourcefulness now more than ever

This is a time for nursing staff – whether striking of not– to maintain a united front

Taking cash gifts is a no-no, but if nurses were paid properly, the issue might not arise

The new government has failed to offer solutions to NHS staffing and pay crises

Nurses turn to social media to call out disrespectful request that undermines profession

Until the government values nursing there will always be recruitment and retention crises

Calls for industrial action likely as inflation dashes hopes of progress on nurses’ pay

RCN wants the institute to become a centre of excellence in nurse learning

Ending free parking for hospital staff is out of touch with rising cost of living pressures

Nurses deserve work-life balance and employers must find ways to help them achieve it

Nursing staff need and deserve not just time for breaks, but the spaces to take them

Nurses feeling duty-bound to turn up for work when sick is unfair and unsustainable

Staggeringly high staff sickness levels must force the government to think again

Whether leaving the register, changing roles or improving practice, your well-being is vital

Nursing Standard podcast looks at career progression for black and minority ethnic nurses