A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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Making ends meet is about to get tougher for nursing students
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Don’t underestimate the power of social interactions on a mental health ward
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Basic human rights must be respected in the places people work, are cared for and visit
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Skills passports would safe and seamless moves between employers and care settings
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Negative energy in the handover room can be demoralising for all staff members
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A collaborative approach acknowledging the voices can help to reduce anxiety
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Every team member can help create a culture of compassion so we learn from our mistakes
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Two mental health nurses explain why meaningful note-taking is a skill worth learning
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Mandated minimum staffing ratios acknowledge and attempt to solve this long-term problem
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The rules around working past the age for receipt of pension, and when you can start claiming
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Stethoscopes are required for respiratory assessments, so why don’t more nurses wear them?
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Proactive retention of early and mid-career mental health nurses is vital
What’s needed now to address staff shortages, insufficient pay and spiralling stress
Voting yes would mean two more years of real-terms cuts, and accepting the staffing crisis
Prospect of a pay scale just for nurses makes paltry rise worth the short-term compromise
What you should do if you find an unexpected ‘bonus’ in your pay packet
Professional and personal barriers can get in the way of effective communication
Understanding of compassionate leadership is vital in manager roles, but not always present
