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We all win when staff raise concerns openly

31 May 2023

Nursing Standard

Comment

The year was 2011 and I had returned to work in my home city of Melbourne, Australia, after a stint nursing in the UK. A child had been medically reviewed after...

Why nurses should wear stethoscopes

05 July 2023

Nursing Standard

Comment

When I joined the profession as a children’s nurse 20 years ago, wearing and appropriately using a stethoscope as a nurse was the norm – nay, expected.

Everyone deserves a warm welcome

02 August 2023

Nursing Standard

Comment

It is my first day at a new job and I have made it to what I call the ‘handover’ room. It was a challenge to find my way to the hospital, let alone here.

Do new nurses feel welcome in your handover room?

03 August 2023

Nursing Management

Opinion

It is my first day at a new job and I have made it to what I call the ‘handover’ room. It was a challenge to find my way to the hospital, let alone here. As usual...

Why force nurses to prove competence?

06 September 2023

Nursing Standard

Comment

I have been fortunate enough over my career to work in several clinical environments. I’ve worked in paediatrics in inner-city hospitals, a mixed adult/paediatric...