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The Five Ways to Wellbeing model identifies the five activities most beneficial to feeling and functioning well. This article discusses the model and how nurses can use it for both patient care and self-care. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion

Abstract Five Ways to Wellbeing…

Mindfulness can positively affect how nurses feel and cope with the pressures of their work, thereby resulting in better self-care and improved patient outcomes

Abstract Mindfulness is becoming more widely recognised and increasing thought is devoted to how it, along with compassion, can benefit health professionals. This article explores the…

Caring for the rising numbers of patients dying in hospital increases the emotional labour of nurses, and requires coping techniques to manage stress and avoid burnout. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion

Abstract Caring for people is stressful, even for health professionals. Their support needs…

Imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by nurses at different stages of their professional development. Open discussion of self-confidence issues may help combat it

Abstract ‘Imposter syndrome’ is described as intense feelings of fraudulence and self-doubt in the face of success. It is common, particularly in environments where intellect is central…

This article, the last in our six-part series on communication skills, discusses how to respond to and de-escalate difficult situations

Abstract The final article in our six-part series on communication skills looks at how to approach people who are aggressive, angry, abusive, hostile or confrontational. It discusses various communications techniques and…