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Thinking of stopping your NHS pension? Here’s why you shouldn’t
National nurses’ uniform to make its debut at NHS trust
News
Tattoos, piercings, false eyelashes now okay for nurses as trust relaxes uniform rule
Trust wants to celebrate inclusivity and allow people to be themselves in modern workplace
National nurses’ uniform to make its debut at NHS trust
Nurses in Derbyshire will be the first to wear the uniform, which comes in various colours
Four-day week roster has given me back my home life
Could your workplace be the next to adopt new shift pattern after popularity of pilot?
Court order blocking access to Letby trial article defies open justice, MP tells Commons
Ex-minister criticises court order stopping UK online access to article on killer’s trial
Nursing levels: update on what counts as advanced practice
New definitions in professional framework aim to end ‘ambiguity’ that can limit careers
International Nurses Day: what makes us proud of our profession
Nurses mark event by sharing what inspired their career choice and drives their commitment
Analysis
Juggling workload and student supervision: how to find time for both
Three nurses’ tips for supporting students on placement in a busy workplace
How 2024-25 pay offers will vary, depending on where you live
The factors involved in differences across the UK – and what they mean for your pay packet
Why flexible working could mean dropping a pay band
Despite legal changes, nurses say employers are not doing enough to allow requests
Teamwork: how it can boost your confidence, reduce errors, and make you a better nurse
Positive culture and leadership helps you and your colleagues strive for a shared purpose
Common payroll issues: how to keep track and resolve errors
Pay can fluctuate and it is important to report discrepancies – including overpayments
What every nurse in the NHS needs to know about the pension scheme overhaul
How you might be affected – plus a warning to anyone thinking of opting out
Clinical update
Wound care: what the framework for standardised treatment means for your patients
Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical wounds
Long-COVID: what it means and how to manage the longer-term effects
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
Human trafficking and modern slavery: how nurses can support victims
What to look for, how to help – and what not to do if you if you suspect a patient is at risk
COVID-19: guidance on when to admit patients to critical care
NICE advises on assessing for frailty and including patients and carers in decision-making
COVID-19: infection prevention and control advice for all healthcare settings
The government has issued advice for all healthcare workers
Novel coronavirus: how to spot suspected cases
New government guidance for nurses stresses importance of infection control measures
Policy briefing
ReSPECT form update: a more patient-centred focus for advance care planning
How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
Guide sets out strategies for healthcare staff retention
Suggestions focus on flexible working and pension options, support during menopause
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
Correct use of gloves and how to protect your skin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
Safeguarding framework will help nurses protect their patients
RCN sets out competencies for healthcare staff in relation to adult safeguarding
Podcast
Thinking of stopping your NHS pension? Here’s why you shouldn’t
The benefits of the NHS pension and why it is such good value for nurses
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
Band Aid remembered: how one nurse inspired a phenomenon
Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger's work in Ethiopia in 1984 helped kickstart the charity song
NHS strikes one year on: how nursing staff took a historic stand with public’s support
Look back at what nurses told us on the picket lines, and why the campaign isn’t over
Author’s tale of pandemic journey – and what he owes to nurses
Michael Rosen reflects in our podcast on intensive care and his admiration for nurses
Raising concerns: helping you to speak up without fear of repercussions
Our podcast guest tells us how she's striving to help nurses speak up with confidence
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Sian Thomas, a Consultant Nurse for Child Health in South Wales, and Nurse of the Year 2016, talks about why everyone looking for a rewarding nursing career should put Wales at the top of their list.