Opinion
Patient choice versus harm prevention: where do you strike the balance?
DNACPR tragedy will prey on the consciences of nurses involved, but they are all of us
Comment
DNACPR tragedy will prey on the consciences of nurses involved, but they are all of us
Patient’s death tells us what we already know, but will it change anything?
Our professional inferiority complex: why you’re never ‘just’ a nurse
Safety-critical care is what we do, yet some of us can’t resist the urge to downplay
How can we improve the pancreatic cancer patient care pathway?
Pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse Di Dobson says people with the condition deserve better
Unsocial shifts and rotas: what’s your breaking point?
Nurses are flexible but there has to be give and take if the NHS is to boost retention
Hospital car parking: who exactly is making a profit from all those charges and fines?
Using staff as cash cows if they drive to work shows how far goodwill has fallen in the NHS
Cruel curbs on migrant care workers’ lives are at odds with British values
Rules to stop overseas staff bringing family are also risky for the care sector and NHS
Expert advice
Stoma care: tips on how to support patients, dispel myths and banish stigma
Practical advice on nursing care and addressing individuals’ lifestyle concerns
What are High Intensity Theatre lists and what role do nurses play in them?
So-called ‘HIT’ lists are an innovative way to tackle surgical backlogs
How to be assertive in the workplace – and tips for getting the tone right
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
5 healthy meals tips: how to pack a lunchbox to look forward to on busy shifts
Time and money-saving advice on eating and drinking well while at work
When a patient is dying: nurses’ role in the hours before and after death
Recognising when death is near, verifying death and providing compassionate care
Menopause: what reasonable adjustments can I expect at work?
Most nurses will experience menopause and new guidance says employers have a duty to help
Editorial
Spotting the signs of sepsis in people receiving anticancer treatment
Nurses need to be aware of the signs and immediately refer patients for assessment
Too many people are still being diagnosed with cancer too late
Every nurse can make a difference and every person with cancer’s voice should be heard
Cancer nursing workforce needs to be supported, protected and grown
Morale is at an all-time low and the patient experience reflects this
Sarcoma Awareness Month allows us to focus on rate types of cancer
Keeping skills up to date and enhancing knowledge can enable faster diagnosis and treatment
Why holistic and person-centred care is vital for people living with cancer
People with cancer need to talk about their needs and concerns and have more input in care
Why we need to end the stigma around cancer
After the COVID-19 pandemic a greater focus on hard-to-reach groups is vital
Your views
Patient choice versus harm prevention: where do you strike the balance?
Shared decision-making means providing information that allows informed consent
Fitness to practise cases: is the NMC doing enough to tackle the backlog?
We ask our readers if more money will resolve the growing FtP caseload
Can difficult personal circumstances excuse mistakes at work?
We ask our readers if factors outside of work should be considered relevant
NHS pay: would a separate pay spine benefit nurses?
We ask our readers if a split from Agenda for Change is the best approach
A year on from NHS industrial action, what has changed for nurses?
After the hard-won pay deal, we ask our readers’ panel how they feel about the dispute now
Dreaded form-filling: would standardisation across all settings make your job easier?
Universal patient documentation and its potential to ease your admin burden
Reviews
Book review: Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care
Assistant professor Vineeth Joseph reviews Psychosocial issues in Palliative Care
Book review: Death and the Elephant
Nurse consultant Natalie Doyle reviews a life-affirming memoir
Book review: Anti Cancer Living
Chemotherapy nurse consultant Catherine Oakley reviews Anti Cancer Living
Book review: The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
Maria Leadbeater reviews The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
Book review: Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Community liaison nurse team leader Kate Law reviews the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Book review: Abbreviated MRI of the Breast: A Practical Guide
Informative reference book written from a US perspective