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Long COVID: what do we know?
Thousands of health care workers are suffering with long COVID, also known as post-COVID syndrome. Nearly two years since the pandemic began, what do we know about it?
Updated: 31 March 2023 -
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Motor neurone disease explained
Specialist nurse Jan reveals the reality of this 'brutal disease' and how a new RCN resource could improve patient care
Updated: 13 January 2023 -
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Get the lowdown on feeding tubes
Enteral nutrition technician Ilva says it’s helpful for all nursing staff to have an understanding of feeding tubes
Updated: 17 May 2022 -
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Leading change in cancer care
Jonah’s been instrumental in driving forward new developments in prostate cancer diagnosis
Updated: 17 May 2022 -
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Endometriosis explained
It takes patients eight years on average to get an endometriosis diagnosis. Nurse practitioner Deb tells us about her specialist role and how nursing staff could help spot the condition earlier
Updated: 2 June 2025 -
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Making surgery successful
With efforts to clear COVID-related surgery waiting lists underway, the role of nursing staff before, during and after operations is more important than ever
Updated: 17 July 2022 -
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Mouth care at the end of life: what you need to know
It’s an essential and caring component of holistic care, says Carolyn Doyle, RCN professional lead for end of life care
Updated: 18 July 2022 -
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‘Fertility has a huge emotional impact on people’s lives’
Specialist nurse Francesca takes us behind the scenes of fertility nursing, where COVID-19 is having an impact on women’s mental health, vaccine hesitancy and her ability to physically comfort her patients.
Updated: 14 January 2024 -
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Tracheostomy care close to home: ‘I couldn’t fail him’
Specialist care often takes patients far from home, but care home manager Lesley was determined to help keep one patient with complex needs close to his family
Updated: 5 February 2023 -
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Carbon monoxide poisoning: what nursing staff need to know
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often misdiagnosed. Here's how you can protect yourself and those you care for
Updated: 14 June 2024
