Service users’ experience of psychological interventions on a rehabilitation pathway
How a service evaluation was undertaken to gauge service users’ access to interventions
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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
16 May 2024
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?
15 May 2024
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
14 May 2024
Nursing levels: update on what counts as advanced practice
New definitions in professional framework aim to end ‘ambiguity’ that can limit careers
14 May 2024
Juggling workload and student supervision: how to find time for both
Three nurses’ tips for supporting students on placement in a busy workplace
13 May 2024
International Nurses Day: what makes us proud of our profession
Nurses mark event by sharing what inspired their career choice and drives their commitment
10 May 2024
Evidence and Practice
Service users’ experience of psychological interventions on a rehabilitation pathway
How a service evaluation was undertaken to gauge service users’ access to interventions
07 May 2024
Exploring women’s experiences of an inpatient mental health rehabilitation service
Update your knowledge of the importance of gender-sensitive and trauma-informed care
23 Apr 2024
Experiences of self-recovery among adults with bipolar disorder: a narrative review
Understanding the psychosocial factors that influence recovery can guide interventions
09 Apr 2024
Delirium superimposed on dementia: mental health nurses’ experiences of providing care
Knowing patients cannot be reduced to a numerical tool and an integrated approach is needed
26 Mar 2024
Exploring the role of social media in eating disorders in adolescents: a scoping review
Social media use in this age group has been shown to have both protective and adverse effects
12 Mar 2024
Preventing suicide by jumping in public locations: a systematic review of interventions
Interventions to restrict access to means of suicide are correlated with reduced suicide...
28 Feb 2024
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
12 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
05 Mar 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
01 Mar 2024
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
27 Feb 2024
Daunted by public speaking? Tips to take you from nervous to confident
Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience
16 Feb 2024
Opinion
Patient choice versus harm prevention: where do you strike the balance?
Shared decision-making means providing information that allows informed consent
17 May 2024
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?
14 May 2024
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
23 Apr 2024
Students
Settling in as an international nursing student: tips and support
The interventions that can help, from cultural events to peer support and orientation
15 May 2024
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
08 May 2024
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
01 May 2024
Careers
Going for a job interview? How to overcome nerves and arrive prepared
Tips on bringing your best to interview and tackling stress and anxiety head-on
09 May 2024
Challenging discrimination: creating safe spaces for nurses and patients
My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention
02 May 2024
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
25 Apr 2024