Nurses’ distrust of senior management comes under the spotlight in this week’s episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, as nursing staff at one London trust reported feeling suspicious of managers making ‘biased’ decisions based on close relationships. RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi also discuss a medi…

The latest Nursing Standard podcast discusses an NHS trust’s decision to restrict bank shifts, news of a chief nurse being reinstated to her role following suspension, and free tea and coffee being scrapped for one trust’s staff, among other hot topics. For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See a…

How do you write a reflective account for revalidation – and how often should you reflect as a busy nursing professional? This episode of the Nursing Standard podcast looks at the reflective elements of the NMC’s revalidation requirements, which include writing five such accounts every three years. Our podcast guest, Queen’s University Belfast seni…

Working two full-time jobs: why would a nurse risk their registration? This week’s episode of the Nursing Standard podcast discusses the case of a nurse who was suspended after secretly working two full-time jobs. RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi also discuss the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s proposed …

How can nurses help to counter the spread of health misinformation? Birmingham City University senior nursing lecturer Scott Colton believes nurses are in a unique position to help intervene with patients who may be getting poor quality information online and help them to make informed healthcare decisions. In the latest episode of the Nursing Stan…

A proposed rise in the Nursing and Midwifery Council's annual registration fee is one of the main topics discussed in this week’s episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, as the nursing regulator approves plans to launch a public consultation on increasing it. A nurse’s £300 parking fine and clocks going back at the weekend are also discussed in th…

How can nurses manage emotional demands in their jobs and day-to-day lives and not fall prey to expectations to be ‘endlessly resilient’ in the face of challenging working conditions? Nurse educator and researcher Charlotte Ross outlines practical strategies nurses can use to manage what she describes as ‘emotional labour’ in the workplace in this …

Former chief nursing officer for England Dame Sarah Mullally – the youngest person to have been appointed to the post – has also made history by becoming the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. The topic comes under the spotlight in the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, which also discusses the publication of long-awaited reviews o…

A tool that means nurses will no longer need to hand write or type up clinical notes in outpatient clinics is being rolled out in one hospital after a successful trial. Clinicians at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London can access a new time-saving tool that produces automatic transcriptions of consultations and drafts clinical notes, but can be …

There is ‘still a long way to go’ in speeding up fitness to practise (FtP) cases for nursing and midwifery professionals, according to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) chief executive Paul Rees. In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Mr Rees tells RCNi senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi that while the regulator is doing every…

Should all nurses be expected to be leaders? RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Kirsty Cartin believes nurses must be given space to find their own route into leadership – or they could be deterred from wanting to take on such roles. Queen’s Nurse Ms Cartin, who is manager of the Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, discusses how her curiosity and compassio…

Nurses’ pay is under the spotlight in this week’s Nursing Standard podcast episode, which looks at health unions’ next moves and whether there will be structural reform. The government’s new professional strategy for nursing and midwifery, RCN and RCN Scotland award nominations, and tributes to a much-loved nurse leader are also discussed by RCNi c…

Sam Tyrer talks about how he channelled difficult personal experiences into an initiative to change other people’s lives. The founder of Change Talks, which provides health and well-being education in schools, colleges and corporate settings, offers advice to other nurses who want to get their own initiatives off the ground. He also discusses how t…

A nurse who went from work-related burnout to conquering Mount Everest discusses her unusual journey in the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast. Rowena Rowberry, a lecturer at the University of Derby and former community nurse, discusses how she went from a novice with no climbing experience to scaling the world’s tallest mountain in jus…

Nurses’ intolerable workloads are under the spotlight in this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, with a review of a new film about nursing. The Late Shift movie by writer-director Petra Volpe has brought the profession’s challenges to cinema screens across the UK and content editor Alistair Mason and CPD editor Nick Lipley discuss whether it …

How should nursing staff be expected to meet the growing need for palliative and end of life care now and in the future? The latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast hears the views of leading nurses on how to equip the profession with the skills and confidence to talk to and support those at the end of life, both in general and specialist ar…

NHS pay is one of the main topics discussed in the latest Nursing Standard podcast episode, with nursing staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland expected to overwhelmingly reject this year’s 3.6% pay award. The fact that next year’s pay award process has also been triggered unusually early is also discussed by RCNi content editor Alistair Maso…

How do you handle feedback from managers, colleagues and the people you care for? And if you are assessing someone’s performance, how do you ensure whatever you say is positively received? Giving and receiving feedback is the topic of the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, featuring Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust people pr…

NHS trusts across England are continuing to cut bank pay and shifts – a topic which comes under the spotlight in the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast. An £8,000 fine for a nurse prescriber unlawfully supplying weight-loss drugs and other prescription-only medicines is also discussed in the episode hosted by RCNi content editor Alistai…

From diverse first jobs for newly registered nurses to a progressive career pathway, opportunities in social care nursing is the topic discussed in the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast. Chief nurse for adult social care in England Deborah Sturdy counters common misconceptions about the sector and talks about how these nursing roles of…

Three ex-leaders at Lucy Letby’s former trust were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter this week – a story we examine in this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast. Another former nurse and convicted murderer, Colin Campbell, came under the spotlight when he lost a legal appeal to overturn his convictions recently. RCNi content…

The mass rollout of weight-loss drugs on the NHS in England began this week as GPs became able to prescribe the drugs for the first time. Some 220,000 people with the ‘greatest need’ are expected to receive Mounjaro, the commercial name for tirzepatide, over the next three years. In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Lisa Rickers – a reg…

New principles for advanced practice, and nursing staff recognised in the King’s birthday honours, are among the headlines grabbing nurses’ attention this week. In our latest podcast episode, RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi bring you fresh insights on issues affecting nursing staff. These also include h…

Nursing leadership skills are in the spotlight in this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast. RCN Nursing Leadership Academy associate director Emily McWhirter discusses essential leadership skills, from active listening to conflict resolution and emotional intelligence. She also offers tips too on how to develop these. This podcast was recorded …

NHS pay, changes to funding for advanced practice programmes and a petition to recognise nursing associates in their own right – these are some of the issues getting nurses talking this week. In our latest podcast, RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi bring you fresh insights on the nursing headlines grabbin…

Sepsis treatment continues to evolve. In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast Suman Shrestha, a consultant nurse in critical care at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, looks at best practice guidelines and discusses why traditional thinking on various aspects of care, including the use of antibiotics, is changing. For more episodes of the…

Pay, legislation on the use of the nurse title and a fitness to practise case feature in the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast. Content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi discuss the issues getting nurses talking, including changes to pensions and how it will soon be a criminal offence for someone to claim…

What can you do to support yourself when you’re feeling totally overwhelmed? And, crucially, how can your manager help you cope with stress via their leadership style? In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Caron Sanders-Crook – a Queen’s Nurse, coach and nurse educator – argues for a trauma-informed approach to leadership. She disc…

In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger discusses the latest on NHS pay, recruitment freezes and cuts to bank pay with RCNi senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi. She also talks about the hot topics set to be discussed at the college’s annual congress from 12-15 May, and shares what she loves abou…

Compassion, kindness and authenticity: these are some of the fundamentals of end of life care, according to Marie Curie clinical educator Maria Sinfield. On the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Ms Sinfield tells RCNi content editor and podcast host Alistair Mason about the skills nurses need to provide person-centred end of life care…

Uniforms, recruitment freezes, changes to compulsory training and improved career progression for nursing staff – our latest podcast delves into the issues getting nurses talking. This week, RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi bring you fresh insights on the nursing headlines grabbing our attention. They al…

Listening is a key skill for nurses to be able to develop effective therapeutic relationships with patients and service users. In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, senior lecturer Sophie Waters at Nottingham Trent University’s Health and Allied Professionals Centre discusses the features of active listening, addressing key listening ski…

Pay for nursing staff, the success of a flexible working degree and a different way to do CPD – our latest podcast delves into the issues getting nurses talking. This week, Nursing Standard content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi bring you insights on nursing headlines that have caught our attention. They also discu…

Our podcast discusses how the peer review process works for clinical articles in Nursing Standard and its sister journals, why it matters and the challenges involved, with guidance for those interested in becoming peer reviewers themselves. For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

Datix abuse, a nurse’s ‘deplorable’ behaviour with emergency department (ED) patients, and working during pregnancy – our latest podcast delves into the issues getting nurses talking. This week, Nursing Standard content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi bring you insights on nursing headlines that have caught our atte…

Amid reports that nursing associates are being asked to do some of the work of registered nurses we explore the scope of practice of the role. Martyn Davey, a nursing associate who wants to promote better understanding of what the role involves and foster stronger working relationships between nursing associates and registered nurses, cautions agai…

Cuts to bank shift pay, incorrect insulin administration and an investigation into nursing uniforms – our latest podcast delves into the issues that are getting nurses talking. This week, Nursing Standard content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi bring you insights on nursing headlines that have caught our attention. …

This week’s episode of the Nursing Standard podcast is all about facing and overcoming challenges in the workplace – whether that is bouncing back from errors, dealing with staff shortages, reporting concerns, or simply dealing with an ever-increasing patient care workload. Dr Doyle joins RCNi career development editor Clare Lomas on the podcast, r…

An alarming rise in eating disorder cases is highlighted in a parliamentary report that calls for mandatory training for nurses and also raises concerns over patients being discharged with dangerously low BMI scores. The latest Nursing Standard podcast discusses the complexities of nasogastric feeding under restraint, the legal and emotional challe…

A supporting statement is one of the most important parts of the nursing job application process. This is the evidence employers will use to shortlist you, and, as it is likely to be the first impression they will have of you, it is important to get it right. In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Charlotte Collings, recruitment and…

Cultural awareness is essential in diabetes care, as patients bring diverse beliefs and attitudes to healthcare. Diabetes nurse consultant Tembi Chinaire emphasises the importance of ‘cultural agility’ and ‘cultural humility’ for effective, person-centred care. She advocates using every interaction to learn and understand individual patient perspec…

Do you remember what made you want to become a nurse? When things get tough at work, it can be helpful to reconnect with why you came to love nursing in the first place. So as the new year gets going and winter pressures put strain on the workforce, the Nursing Standard podcast brings three nurses together to talk about why they went into the profe…

For many nurses working at Christmas is unavoidable given the demands of 24-hour care, but it may still be possible to share some festive cheer with colleagues and patients. In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast two nurses from different clinical backgrounds discuss their experiences of working over Christmas and offer tips on and how to …

All nurses can be leaders, no matter your band or level of seniority. But everyone’s leadership journey will look different, depending on your personality, preferences and cultural influences – there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to leadership. Nichole McIntosh has worked as a nurse in the NHS for 24 years and held many leadership roles. …

Nurses could hold the key to solving the mystery of a 34-year-old cold case, which could potentially help reunite an unidentified man with his name and provide solace to his loved ones. In spring 1990, the skeletal remains of a man were found in Deepdene Woods in Surrey by a dog walker and his identity has never been established. However, due to cl…

As nurses joining the register for the first time report having to take jobs in shops, cafes and pubs as they struggle to find jobs in the NHS, we talk to one new nurse about her experience. Although the NHS in England has more than 30,000 vacancies, many newly qualified nurses are facing unemployment and considering leaving the profession before t…

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In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast two experienced nurses share their experiences of the challenges and benefits of working shifts, including how irregular hours can lead to social isolation, poor diet and disrupted sleep. They emphasise the importance of good quality rest and the need for nurses to prioritise self-care. · For more epi…

Pressure ulcers are one of the most common preventable ways by which patients are harmed during their care. They can be serious and even life-threatening, causing pain and distress to people of all ages and across all care settings. Nurses have an essential role in preventing pressure ulcers, and often the first action in prevention is to complete …

When sepsis nurse Yvonne Young’s son experienced pain in his knee and groin, she told herself there must be another explanation. It couldn’t be sepsis, could it? The signs were atypical. But Yvonne, assistant director of nursing for sepsis at UL Hospitals Group in Ireland, listened to the nagging doubt in her head and took her son to the emergency …