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Escalating patient deterioration: nurse and doctor confer over patient notes

Tips to help you be a determined advocate for your patient when time is of the essence

21 Apr 2025
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A senior nurse speaks to an NHS manager in a hospital corridor while looking at a tablet

Change could raise the profile of nurse leadership, but challenge professional boundaries

14 Apr 2025
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Student placement red flags: image of a flagpole with a red flag, referencing problems encountered by nursing students on placement

Advice for students on addressing concerns and seeking the support you need

08 Apr 2025
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Juggling working and parenting as a nurse: a woman stands in a family kitchen as she helps her son get ready for school

A range of options help nurses balance responsibilities and also benefit employers

24 Feb 2025
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Simulated clinical nursing skills training: a nurse practises taking blood on a manikin in a clinical training session

Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice

22 Jan 2025
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ABCDE healthcare risk assessment tool: illustration showing each element of the ABCDE tool in capital letters in bright colours, with the words Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure around the letters

Essential jargon-busting on ABCDE, NEWS2, MUST and other tools to support your practice

08 Jan 2025
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Period tracking apps can let you know what stage of your cycle you are in

Noting the way your body responds to help plan for changes in mood, confidence and energy

06 Jan 2025
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Nursing students working part-time in supermarkets: a young woman stacking shelves in a supermarket 

From bank work to bar work, tips on making extra cash while maintaining your studies

27 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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Action plans for nursing students: a student sits at a desk with an instructor, listening as a point is explained

What it means to have an action plan as a nursing student and how they can help you learn

22 Oct 2024
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Recovery from sepsis can be slow and marked by issues such as fatigue and depression

Half of sepsis survivors discharged from hospital fully recover, one third die within a year

13 Oct 2024
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Mpox: nursing care and treatment, recognising signs and reducing risk

How to spot signs, identify risk factors and understand the treatment options

20 Aug 2024

A practical guide to help you improve your written and verbal communication

19 Aug 2024

Rapid response and coordination with other teams is crucial in improving outcomes

30 Jul 2024

Generic training programmes could make it harder for students to achieve required skills

25 Jul 2024

Already used in many areas of nursing, it can offer patients more individualised treatment

04 Jun 2024

Practical advice on nursing care and addressing individuals’ lifestyle concerns

21 May 2024

The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation

15 May 2024