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A picture of a pig-shaped money box sitting on top of coin stacks of decreasing size, with a person’s hand hovering above about to place a £2 coin inside the money box
Find out whether a flexible retirement option, such as retire and rejoin, could be for you
09 Jul 2024
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Image of a figure depicting a nurse carrying a large structure designed like a DNA double helix
Already used in many areas of nursing, it can offer patients more individualised treatment
04 Jun 2024
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A stoma bag is positioned on a patient’s abdomen by gloved hands
Practical advice on nursing care and addressing individuals’ lifestyle concerns
21 May 2024
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Illustration of a female lead nurse talking to two female nurses who report in to her
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
22 Apr 2024
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Glass dishes in two rows containing food that would constitute nutritious meals nurses to sustain nurses at work. There is thyme and yoghurt dress, chicken breast, couscous, cucumber, carrot, chickpeas and boiled eggs
Time and money-saving advice on eating and drinking well while at work
08 Apr 2024
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Close-up image of two hands, as a nurse in uniform sits at the bedside of a dying patient in hospital, holding their hand
Recognising when death is near, verifying death and providing compassionate care
26 Mar 2024
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A nurse in scrubs sits while taking a break, looking tired and fanning her face with her eyes closed as she struggles with symptoms of menopause during a shift
Most nurses will experience menopause and new guidance says employers have a duty to help
15 Mar 2024
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Tips on the best ways to minimise hunger and thirst, while making time to pray on shift
08 Mar 2024
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A nurse sitting at a table with a person with learning disabilities and epilepsy going through the Clive Treacey Safety Checklist
Nurses can use the new Clive Treacey Safety Checklist to support service users
07 Mar 2024
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Illustration of a nurse looking down and demotivated, holding a mask showing a brave face, which she is putting on her own face
Finding ways to boost morale and reaching out to peers can help you get back on track
13 Feb 2024
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An illustration of a chess board with healthcare workers represented as chess pieces. One nurse is being picked up and moved to a different square by a big hand, representing management
How and when staff may be moved, and what makes them feel supported in unfamiliar roles
30 Jan 2024
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A teenage girl lies on her side looking distressed while her mother sits close by holding her hand and puts her other hand on her head to comfort her
Support can include peer group activities, school counselling and individual care plans
24 Jan 2024
Advice on alternative routes of paracetamol administration and other pain-relieving drugs
09 Jan 2024
Steps you can take to protect your mind and body from the demands of the job
02 Jan 2024
Many nurses still pay to park at work, despite a lack of alternatives and rising costs
12 Dec 2023
Do your best to avoid common winter viruses by upping your infection control game
05 Dec 2023
How to recognise and treat the bites and reduce your risk of bedbug exposure at work
03 Nov 2023
The latest on England’s new staff uniforms, including objections to the colour-coding
24 Oct 2023

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