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A rolling of the eyes, talking over you, or plain rudeness- we might all have a colleague who behaves in an uncivil way. But should you do anything about it, or just ignore it?Incivility at work can take many different guises and can leave people feeling

How do you use early warning scores to optimum effect when assessing the deteriorating patient?When should you refer a person in your care to a more senior member of the team, and in what circumstances must you immediately escalate a case?The latest episo

Irritability teetering on unexpected rage, feeling physically and mentally exhausted and down - and like the only option is to flee work?Is this the consequence of workplace pressures or could it (or also) be the perimenopause?The perimenopause - the ph

Have you considered working at one of the UKs summer festivals? Festival season is back again and there are plenty of opportunities to use your nursing skills and enjoy festival life. If you are looking for a role but dont know where to start

Nurses have been in dispute with the government over poor pay, working conditions and patient safety concerns months.In this special edition of the Nursing Standard podcast, RCN general secretary Pat Cullen talks about the ‘unfinished business’ nurses hav

Are you missing out on money that you could reclaim from the tax office? Employed nurses and other members of the nursing team can claim a refund from HM Revenue and Customs on many work-related expenses. This includes for costs around washing u

What do nurses need to know about tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), which has recently arrived in the UK? Spread by the bite of an infected tick, TBEV can lead to a spectrum of illness including meningitis and encephalitis (swelling of the brain)

What are the signs and symptoms of dementia and how can nursing staff best support people with the condition and their loved ones?By 2025, over one million people in the UK will likely have a diagnosis of dementia, making it even more likely that nurses i

How do you recognise the signs of sepsis? And how should you respond when you suspect the patient in front of you is at risk?The latest episode of the podcast examines what nursing staff need to know about this life-threatening condition.Our guest, Sian A