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Newly qualified – and in charge of a ward for the first time

30 November 2022

Nursing Standard

Careers

My first time in charge of a ward as a registered nurse was in January, just two months after I qualified.

How do nurse managers differ from nurse leaders?

06 April 2023

Nursing Management

Opinion

What is the difference between a manager and a leader? All organisations need a manager, but they benefit from leaders. But when nurses become managers, are they...

Do you take mental health sick leave?

03 January 2024

Nursing Standard

Comment

NHS sickness absence rates are rising, with mental ill health a leading cause. The NHS needs to have policies and procedures in place to function effectively but do...

Removing the barriers to nurse research

25 October 2017

Nursing Standard

Opinion

Research led by nurses, midwives and allied health professionals results in older people falling less, fewer infections in hospital, better rehabilitation for stroke...

Self-rostering, work-life balance and job satisfaction in UK nursing: a literature review

26 July 2022

Nursing Management

Staffing

Nursing vacancies are high across the UK, with some nurses considering leaving the profession. Evidence suggests that employers, including the NHS, need to be more...

What do nurse managers often get wrong – and what could be better?

01 March 2023

Nursing Standard

Comment

Our panel of nurses and healthcare professionals consider a topical nursing issue and share their views in a personal capacity only

Would standardising documentation across settings make your job easier?

11 December 2023

Nursing Standard

Comment

Our panel of nurses and healthcare professionals consider a topical nursing issue and share their views in a personal capacity only

Is there stigma in the profession around poor emotional and mental health?

31 January 2024

Nursing Standard

Comment

Our panel of nurses and healthcare professionals consider a topical nursing issue and share their views in a personal capacity only

Would a separate pay spine outside of Agenda for Change benefit nurses?

06 March 2023

Nursing Standard

Expert advice

Our panel of nurses and healthcare professionals consider a topical nursing issue and share their views in a personal capacity only