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Image showing a close-up of a person's hand holding £20 notes, suggesting nurses' pay rise
We look at when the process will get started – and whether further strike action is likely
29 Feb 2024
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Montage shows nurses Jimmy Cooper, Celia Manson and Barbara Craven, who have all chosen not to retire fully
Hear from four nurses who love practice too much to give it up
26 Feb 2024
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Illustration showing a nurse holding a laptop computer while doing the splits, with feet resting on two stools – suggesting one foot in work mode, one in home mode in a flexible working system
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
19 Feb 2024
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A figure wearing a protective suit and mask covered with dust standing next to a sign warning of the danger of asbestos dust
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
12 Feb 2024
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NEWS2 has created a common language so nurses can act quickly to help deteriorating patients
30 Jan 2024
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A manager chats with a nurse in a hospital ward, while behind them a patient in a hospital bed is attended by other nurses
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
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A nurse standing at a computer in a darkened room during a night shift, her face highlighted by the glow of the screen
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
17 Jan 2024
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Illustration of nursing staff standing in a line, there are visible gaps and a hand inserts a figure to fill one of them
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
15 Jan 2024
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A medic talks to a patient sitting on a bed in a ward corridor
Advice for nurses on keeping patients safe when care standards are compromised
10 Jan 2024
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The staffing crisis is eroding care standards from primary care to critical care
18 Dec 2023
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The right questions and a non-judgemental approach can help you manage pain better
04 Dec 2023
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Two nurses in an emergency department look on as another nurse writes on the care planning board at the nurses’ station
New guidance aims to clarify clinical responsibility for patients who are ‘between wards’
30 Nov 2023
The system offers a standardised approach to responding when a child becomes seriously unwell
29 Nov 2023
Understanding and addressing patients’ spiritual needs is essential to person-centred care
27 Nov 2023
Award winner’s tips for a successful campaign to reduce PPE use and gain staff support
15 Nov 2023
Once controversial, non-medical prescribing is now commonplace – and training is in demand
30 Oct 2023
Do you know how your personality type affects how you communicate and interact at work?
09 Oct 2023
Flawed perceptions of the profession are common. Find out how to articulate its value
02 Oct 2023

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