How poor oral health can contribute to a cascade of systemic health issues for service users
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Trust says it wants nurses to see more complex patients but nurses fear losing their unit
Staff at one NHS trust prefer scrubs for their comfort, breathable material and practicalit
Employers undervalue their worth and force them to choose between well-being and work
Trust’s staff also report leaders often unwilling to help when services short-staffed
Evidence and Practice
Our podcast also discusses a fatal medicines management error and the new NHS uniforms
Nurses feel unable to progress their careers while roles become more complex, survey shows
Experts reveal practical steps you can take if you’re having trouble sleeping
How poor oral health can contribute to a cascade of systemic health issues for service user
Determine their understanding, prioritise information needed and convey it in accessible la
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Features
Nurses share how they have used reflection to change and improve everyday practice
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadershi
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
Opinion
You may now be able to fill in your pension gap, but there are financial pitfalls too
The wisdom of experience passed on by colleagues – and practical jokes to watch out for
Why the government needs to show decisive action and commitment to save the specialism
Students
Listening to the patient or service user is fundamental in nursing, and active listening i
Advice on encouraging the patient while respecting autonomy, and learning via reflection
A step-by-step guide to taking blood samples, a key skill students need for registration
Careers
Four nurses using their skills on sets and in scripts share what it takes to succeed
Specialist nurses’ tips and advice, and how early nursing experiences shaped their careers
Tips on achieving your ambitions if you want to avoid some of the stresses of management
