The power of plants

Good for us, great for patients – here’s why houseplants benefit everyone, and how one nurse brought some green goodness into her hospital.

Students: 10 ways to protect your mental health

Nursing can be a tough course at times, but it’s important to hold on to why you decided to enter the profession.

Students: conquering placement nerves

Nervous about your placement or a setting you’ve never experienced before? You’re not alone. These tips will help you find your way.

Vicarious trauma: spotting the signs and taking action

Worrying excessively, bystander guilt and exhaustion can all be symptoms of this second-hand trauma. Here’s what nursing staff need to know

Doodling: how can it improve wellbeing?

Burnt out from working as a nurse during the height of the COVID pandemic, Janette used doodling to switch off and de-stress. Janette and artist Federica share tips for using doodling to relax and unwind

Tiring, distressing, emotional: the realities of giving CPR

Two critical care nurses talk about their experiences of treating a patient in cardiac arrest, and the importance of debriefs.

Nurturing neurodiversity

Inclusivity enriches the workforces, says nurse Aaron, who's helping to support the mental wellbeing of neurodiverse colleagues.

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Healing with horses

When the impact of COVID pushed ICU sister Amanda too far, she discovered a new way of dealing with trauma through equine-assisted therapy