RCNi :: Nursing Standard

Stay as a band 5 nurse or move up to band 6? Moving from band 5 to 6 as an NHS nurse may mean more money but could also mean less flexibility. We look at factors to consider when weighing options.

Why did you choose to become a nurse?  For some it was a childhood ambition, while other say they simply fell into it by chance.  As we approach the end of the year, take a look back at how several nurses got into the profession.

Why are so many newly registered nurses struggling to find jobs? ‘I want to work, I’ve worked so hard. But it’s a struggle to find a place where they’ll accept little experience and offer flexible working for childcare’ We look at these issues:

Find out why this is one of Nursing Standard’s most read articles… What is ABCDE and why is it important? 

The public understands nurses’ value, but pay needs to catch up Nursing Standard editor Flavia Munn asks 'Why do government pay awards continue to ignore this reality?' https://lnkd.in/eASDzqsx

NHS pay: can nurses expect a better deal in 2025? As the year comes to an end, we look at what has been happening behind the scenes since the 2024-25 pay award was announced – and what next year’s award could look like.

Communication strategies to support people experiencing mental health issues This article discusses the role of the nurse in promoting positive mental health outcomes through the use of techniques like active listening, empathy, and validation.

Preventable A&E death - woman died after 'gross failures' by medical staff A hospital has been told to urgently address the care of patients with complex conditions after a woman with spina bifida died having waited 39 hours in the emergency department.

Nurse uniform rules: should ‘professional’ outrank individuality? Some say prohibiting tattoos or false lashes restricts individuality, others say they compromise professionalism. A nursing lecturer and a student offer their views:

Nurses forced to pay £20 a day to park at work Nurses have told how they can no longer afford to go to work after an NHS hospital trust scrapped weekly car parking tickets for staff - as a lack of spaces is causing people to be late or miss appointments.