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NHS nurse vaccination rates: close-up of a person receiving a vaccination, with a hand holding a needle and the person’s shirt rolled up on their arm   Picture: UNP
With vaccination rates falling since the pandemic, we look at myths, policies and attitudes
06 Dec 2024
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Alcohol addiction among nurses: a sad looking young woman at a desk with her head on her arm, holding a glass containing alcohol
The NMC urges registrants not to ignore a problem – find out what support is available
02 Dec 2024
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Woman does calculations at home. Nurses in the NHS pension scheme need to work out te impact of working versus partial or full retirement
And find out if you’re at risk of losing pension payments thanks to a rule change 
29 Nov 2024
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Nurse uniforms past and present: image of a nurse in uniform in the 19th century, alongside a recent image of a nurse in scrubs
The changing image and impact of the profession, from the era of caps and aprons to scrubs
25 Nov 2024
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Managing menopause symptoms: illustration shows a female nurse experiencing a hot flush with sweat on her forehead as she tries to keep herself cool with a fan
Ways to make it more manageable, and what nurse employers can do to help
22 Nov 2024
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Nursing staff’s responses to the NHS Staff survey reveal which employers value and support them most 
What nursing and other staff say about the best places to work in the health service
15 Nov 2024
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Women, who make up 90% of the nursing workforce, are at higher risk of back pain. A group of nurses use a slide sheet to move a patient.
Advice on using safe moving and handling techniques and the right equipment
11 Nov 2024
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Difficult to diagnose, sepsis is a life-threatening condition when the body's extreme response to an infection damages vital organs and often causes deat
We look at how deadly sepsis is, who it affects, and how nurses can spot signs and symptoms
08 Nov 2024
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Agency nurse stigma: an agency nurse stands at a nurses' station on a ward talking to a permanent team member
Temporary staff are essential in the NHS, yet it’s a career choice that can carry stigma
04 Nov 2024
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NHS sickness absence: a nurse looks apprehensive as she faces two people at a formal meeting
Find out how to prepare and how to get support to help you return to work
28 Oct 2024
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Treating high temperature with paracetamol: a nurse with a thermometer showing 39.5°C, after taking the temperature of an older patient lying in a hospital bed
Administering paracetamol is not always appropriate and can mask serious infection
21 Oct 2024
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Nursing staff leaving the UK most often choose to move to Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the USA or Canada, all of which offer better pay. Image shows a woman standing in an airport terminal looking out to planes on the tarmac
We look at the preferred destinations – and how the pay compares in other countries
18 Oct 2024
The essential role nurses from overseas play in UK healthcare – and how to retain them
16 Oct 2024
Half of sepsis survivors discharged from hospital fully recover, one third die within a year
13 Oct 2024
An insight into NMC registrants, including age, gender, ethnicity and reasons for leaving
10 Oct 2024
Why nurses should consider the emotional, social and spiritual impact of pain
09 Oct 2024
RCN survey reveals 45% of nursing staff are considering leaving the NHS
08 Oct 2024
RCN members’ clear message: this year’s pay rise is short-changing us
06 Oct 2024

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