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Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion
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Band 5 or 6 nurse: the pros and cons of going for promotion
How do pay and career progression compare, and when is the right time to step up?
Plan to close another nursing campus sparks further concern
University cites financial reasons, as RCN says we can’t afford for nurse supply to shrink
New push for legal protection of ‘nurse’ in job titles to protect patients
Bill would make it illegal for anyone to call themselves nurse unless registered with NMC
Applying for a new role? Here's how to create the perfect supporting statement
It is the first impression employers will have of you, so make sure yours stands out
Lucy Letby: medical experts claim she did not murder babies
Expert says deaths blamed on former nurse resulted from natural causes or poor medical care
Financial help: 10 sources of support for nursing staff and students
Organisations that offer hardship and educational grants, who is eligible and how to apply
Evidence and Practice
How to administer a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feed
Recognise the associated complications and the importance of infection prevention and control
Understanding and managing iron deficiency anaemia
Refresh your knowledge of its pathophysiology, identification and diagnosis
Ensuring culturally competent nursing care for LGBT+ people
Recognise some of the challenges LGBT+ people may experience in accessing healthcare
Exploring person-centred practice
How to use this approach to provide a positive care experience for patients
How to assess a patient’s chronic pain
Familiarise yourself with the tools you can use to explore a person’s pain experience
Exploring the effects of financial stress on undergraduate nursing students in Scotland
Understand how it can affect mental health and cause them to consider leaving their course
Features
Listen to this! 15 podcasts made with you in mind
Podcasts that support your practice, share career advice, or help you wind down
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
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
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
Opinion
Whistleblowers feel forced to quit because they become targets of NMC referral threats
Weaponisation of fitness to practise referrals is costing the profession its bravest voices
Remote prescribing: is it ever good practice?
Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance
NHS misconduct: it’s time the rules for staff and managers aligned
The proposal for a regulating body that holds managers to account is a step forward
Students
Is it ever okay to lie to protect a patient? Advice for nursing students
Our panel on whether dishonesty is ever acceptable in patient communication
Discussing death: experts’ tips on clear communication – and when to stay quiet
What to do if you don’t feel ready to broach the topic, and how to manage your own emotions
Help is at hand: apps that help you focus on learning, and maintain your well-being
Our pick of the support apps and digital tools designed to make study and placement easier
Careers
Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?
Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth
Your annual appraisal: how to prepare and what to expect
Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay
How do I refresh a clinical skill that I’ve not used in a while?
Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice