Analysis

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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
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Illustration showing two nurses in uniform sheltering under a double umbrella, as arrows rain down on them, suggesting the nurses are under attack
The role is often misunderstood – as highlighted in the debate over physician associates
14 Apr 2024
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Five arms out-stretched from all sides into centre of the frame. Each hand holds a cog that fit together to illustrate teamwork in nursing
Positive culture and leadership helps you and your colleagues strive for a shared purpose
07 Apr 2024
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A nurse sitting at a table and making notes while using a calculator that is on top of a pile of documents, as if checking a payslip
Pay can fluctuate and it is important to report discrepancies – including overpayments
05 Apr 2024
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Some £1 coins spread on a document with the word pension printed under the heading payments
How you might be affected – plus a warning to anyone thinking of opting out
02 Apr 2024
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A nurse holding a clipboard makes notes while in the background a patient lies in a hospital bed
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
From flexible working options to stay conversations, how line managers can retain nurses
18 Mar 2024
With nurses at heightened risk of PTSD, team support and trauma management are essential
11 Mar 2024
We look at when the process will get started – and whether further strike action is likely
29 Feb 2024
Hear from four nurses who love practice too much to give it up
26 Feb 2024
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
19 Feb 2024

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