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Freeze on undergraduate places branded as incomprehensible, given agency spend
Funding decision a repeat of past mistakes that are expensive to fix, says nurses’ leader
Nursing abroad: how recruiters are tempting UK staff to Canada
Billboards show benefits such as escaping low pay and access to spectacular scenery
Whooping cough: all you need to know about symptoms, treatment and management
What to look for as cases of this highly contagious respiratory infection are on the rise
Nurse struck off after failing to give CPR and trying to cover up
Registrant ‘remorseful’ but failed to engage with regulator after suspension over incident
Why do NHS nurses in Scotland appear to get a better deal than elsewhere in the UK?
It seems staff there enjoy benefits their colleagues elsewhere can only dream of
Job profiles: have your say on whether they value nurses’ skills
Consultation on proposed revisions to band 4, 5 and 6 job profiles begins
Evidence and Practice
Addressing challenges in the management of long-term conditions in prisons
Nurses have a central role in providing care and support to prisoners from arrival to release
Supporting previously bereaved parents following the birth of a rainbow baby
A health visiting pilot provided targeted, trauma-informed support monitoring parents’...
Initiating insulin therapy in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide
Tips on how to select an appropriate regimen, overcome resistance and minimise side effects
Factors inhibiting self-care in African-American men with hypertension
Recognising cultural and psychological factors helps nurses encourage behaviour to reduce...
Nurses’ experiences caring for people who inject drugs with a physical health condition
Literature review identified lack of knowledge, emotional challenge, stigmatisation, fear...
Vaccinating preterm infants: a timeliness study
Parents must be supported in vaccination decision-making in the early weeks of a child’s...
Features
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
I came close to death – now I’m using my experience to improve mental healthcare
Mental health nurse Matty Caine on his pioneering service First Person Project
Bonding with long-term patients: promoting continuity of care within healthy boundaries
Tips on fostering ongoing therapeutic relationships while avoiding undue attachment
How can nursing teams improve communication between generations?
Five nurses on the learning opportunities in teams with different levels of experience
Opinion
Can difficult personal circumstances excuse mistakes at work?
We ask our readers if factors outside of work should be considered relevant
Diabetes and dementia: safely managing people living with multiple long-term conditions
Older people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing dementia
We need to remember and celebrate successes such as nurse prescribing
Primary Health Care editor Julie Sylvester looks back and forward to a brighter future
Students
Self-rostering on clinical placement: can I have a say on when I’m on shift?
A predictable schedule enables you to commit to paid work and keep your home life on track
If you feel close to quitting your degree, what would persuade you to stay the course?
Better clinical placements and the promise of fair pay – the support students deserve
I’d love to do a clinical placement overseas, but how do I go about it?
Your guide to complying with NMC and visa rules, while embracing a new system and culture
Careers
I’m newly qualified and autistic – here’s how I navigate the challenges of my role
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
Work-life balance: what I’ve gained in an occupational health role
It can offer more flexibility than ward or community jobs. Find out what’s involved
From NHS nurse to lecturer: making the transition to education
What I’ve learned moving from an NHS role to academia, and the skills you need