Analysis

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A group of nurses in uniform sit talking in a workplace setting, as if during a group clinical supervision session
Properly protected supervision time aims to enhance skills and avoid burnout
29 May 2024
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Illustration shows person putting their fingers in their ears to show how the NHS is said to be in denial about racism
Why is it so hard for nurses to talk openly about racial discrimination at work?
27 May 2024
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Ageism
Ageism can stunt nurses’ careers and lead staff to leave or even retire
24 May 2024
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Illustration shows a circle, the outer edges of which are in bold red, with a red stripe going diagonally across a knife, fork and glass filled with liquid, suggesting a nil by mouth instruction
Best practice NBM steps that all nursing and healthcare staff should be aware of
20 May 2024
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Nursing student is mentored by a nurse as he places ECG leads on the chest of a prone patient
Three nurses’ tips for supporting students on placement in a busy workplace
13 May 2024
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Transformational leader
Why transformational leaders, who value teamwork and challenge, need to become the norm
10 May 2024
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Image of two figures representing nurses, with one producing numerous speech bubbles and the other shrugging in confusion, suggesting misunderstanding or mispronunciation
Mispronouncing names can make people feel excluded. Find out how to correct it
06 May 2024
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Rosettes in different colours, suggesting differing political opinions and allegiances
Nurses are encouraged to get involved in issues, but freedom of expression has its limits
03 May 2024
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Outline of a human head with sticky notes in different colours attached to it, suggesting the labels some nursing staff apply to others
How a culture of calling colleagues by their role or pay band is demotivating and divisive
30 Apr 2024
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A pound coin showing a map of all four nations of the UK highlighted in different colours, alongside the Republic of Ireland
The factors involved in differences across the UK – and what they mean for your pay packet
29 Apr 2024
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Image of a figure representing a nurse holding out her hands in alarm as she slides down a red arrow above a series of boxes labelled from bands 7 to 4
Despite legal changes, nurses say employers are not doing enough to allow requests
26 Apr 2024
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Picture shows a placard being held up in support of fair pay for nursing during the RCN strike in 2022
Unions are divided over the best way to overhaul Agenda for Change and boost retention
22 Apr 2024
The role is often misunderstood – as highlighted in the debate over physician associates
14 Apr 2024
Positive culture and leadership helps you and your colleagues strive for a shared purpose
07 Apr 2024
Pay can fluctuate and it is important to report discrepancies – including overpayments
05 Apr 2024
How you might be affected – plus a warning to anyone thinking of opting out
02 Apr 2024
Find out about measures that minimise disturbance at night – but don’t mean extra workload
31 Mar 2024
Promises of a rewarding career fail to halt a decline in applicants for nursing courses
25 Mar 2024

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