Improving nurses’ recognition of symptoms that may indicate a serious cardiac condition
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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
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Improving nurses’ recognition of symptoms that may indicate a serious cardiac condition
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Features
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
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Three children's nurses share how they manage their emotions after a patient’s death
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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
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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
