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A picture of a pig-shaped money box sitting on top of coin stacks of decreasing size, with a person’s hand hovering above about to place a £2 coin inside the money box
Find out whether a flexible retirement option, such as retire and rejoin, could be for you
09 Jul 2024
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Already used in many areas of nursing, it can offer patients more individualised treatment
04 Jun 2024
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A stoma bag is positioned on a patient’s abdomen by gloved hands
Practical advice on nursing care and addressing individuals’ lifestyle concerns
21 May 2024
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Image shows two surgeons watching a screen as they perform robotic prostate surgery on a patient in an operating theatre, with nursing staff in attendance
So-called ‘HIT’ lists are an innovative way to tackle surgical backlogs
07 May 2024
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Illustration of a female lead nurse talking to two female nurses who report in to her
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
22 Apr 2024
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Glass dishes in two rows containing food that would constitute nutritious meals nurses to sustain nurses at work. There is thyme and yoghurt dress, chicken breast, couscous, cucumber, carrot, chickpeas and boiled eggs
Time and money-saving advice on eating and drinking well while at work
08 Apr 2024
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Close-up image of two hands, as a nurse in uniform sits at the bedside of a dying patient in hospital, holding their hand
Recognising when death is near, verifying death and providing compassionate care
26 Mar 2024
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A nurse in scrubs sits while taking a break, looking tired and fanning her face with her eyes closed as she struggles with symptoms of menopause during a shift
Most nurses will experience menopause and new guidance says employers have a duty to help
15 Mar 2024
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A nurse holds up and shows a bottle of medication to an older man seated next to his female companion
Older people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing dementia
13 Mar 2024
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Nurse reads a vital signs monitor at patient’s bedside. This is key information when assessing level of risk for a person with sepsis
Nurse specialist explains the importance of more targeted antibiotic use
12 Mar 2024
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Tips on the best ways to minimise hunger and thirst, while making time to pray on shift
08 Mar 2024
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A healthcare professional and older patient run through a blood monitoring process with the aid of a tablet computer at the patient’s home
Skills for Care’s guiding principles can help towards safe and effective delegation
15 Feb 2024
Finding ways to boost morale and reaching out to peers can help you get back on track
13 Feb 2024
Advice on diagnosis and assessment, red flags, complications and timely referral
31 Jan 2024
How and when staff may be moved, and what makes them feel supported in unfamiliar roles
30 Jan 2024
Early identification of frailty in the emergency department is key to better patient outcomes
25 Jan 2024
It covers risk factors, symptoms and treatment – as well as conversations with patients
11 Jan 2024
Recommendations aim to improve care pathways and wound categorisation
10 Jan 2024

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