A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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The voices of children and their families must be at the heart of a major overhaul
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Making ends meet is about to get tougher for nursing students
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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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Every team member can help create a culture of compassion so we learn from our mistakes
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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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A return to generic nurse training would risk shifting the focus of nursing care to adults
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What’s needed now to address staff shortages, insufficient pay and spiralling stress
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Voting yes would mean two more years of real-terms cuts, and accepting the staffing crisis
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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
Backlogs of care and unmet needs in health visiting services have been overlooked
Understanding of compassionate leadership is vital in manager roles, but not always present
Gloves with warm water inside can aid cannulation, but be aware of the burns risk
Jean Ward’s observation of babies in her care paved the way for the modern-day treatment
