Analysis

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NHS nurses’ strikes in 2022-23 showed strength of feeling about poor pay and conditions
RCN members’ clear message: this year’s pay rise is short-changing us
06 Oct 2024
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Rest breaks for nurses: illustration shows a nurse holding the minute hand of a giant clock to prevent it from moving, suggesting stopping time to take a break
Staff who miss breaks should be given equivalent rest time, but often this does not occur
03 Oct 2024
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Image of agency nurses, illustrating an article about their pay and cost to the NHS
The NHS wants to cut agency spend, so we examine their pay and financial burden on servi
03 Oct 2024
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Nurse pay comparisons around the world: currency symbols represent nurse pay in different countries, shown in an illustration of a world map with a hand outstretched across it
We look at the rises agreed in comparable healthcare systems and how UK salaries rate
29 Sep 2024
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Drugs errors are a major cause of preventable harm in the NHS, making double-checking and other safety measures  so important
Steps to take to minimise your chance of causing preventable harm to a patient
26 Sep 2024
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Stress, anxiety or depression is cited as the most common reason for nurses’ sickness and absence. Picture shows an unwell nurse sitting outside her place of work
We take a look at the figures for staff sickness rates and how they compare across NHS roles
24 Sep 2024
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Traumatic incidents: flowers and tributes outside The Atkinson art centre in Southport following the 29 July knife attack in the town when three young girls were killed
A nurse who provided care after the stabbings in Southport discusses the effects of trauma
23 Sep 2024
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Nurse pensions: opting out of the NHS Pension Scheme may seem like a good idea, but will rob you of future pension earnings
It may seem like a way to save money, but how much would you really be losing?
20 Sep 2024
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Working night shifts can disrupt the body’s natural rhythms and the brain and digestive system need time to adjust. Illustration shows a nurse lying and sleeping on a round clock which is indicating it has gone midnight, she is floating in the night sky o
Shift work disrupts the body clock and sleep, but there are strategies to help you cope
19 Sep 2024
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A 2022 study found that 75% of people living with dementia have at least one unplanned hospital admission following diagnosis.  An emergency department nurse keeps a close eye on an older patient lying in a hospital bed
Checks and advice nurses can deploy to provide care and support for patients and families
17 Sep 2024
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​ Nurse salaries: a nurse holding a banknote walks away from an ATM Nurses on band 5 will see a 5.5% pay rise under the government’s offer for 2024-25 – will it be enough? Picture: Neil O’Connor [Click and drag to move] ​
With the RCN pay offer consultation due to end, we talk to four nurses about how they cope
15 Sep 2024
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Nursing student attrition: a combination of factors, including financial and placement pressures and lack of support, are among the reasons suggested for rising attrition rates
How the figures compare across the UK, and what could help stop the trend
12 Sep 2024
Explore what makes a successful leader and which leadership style is right for you
11 Sep 2024
Tips on preventing errors and ensuring patient records are accurate and up to date
08 Sep 2024
Taking care of your feet and choosing the best shoes for you
05 Sep 2024
A visual guide to acting-up pay, rebanding and pay justice, including requesting a review
04 Sep 2024
They are a valued part of the NHS workforce – read more about their role
01 Sep 2024
Nurses should be given more choice about shift patterns, says a study – some employers agree
29 Aug 2024

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