December 2023

In our final issue of 2023, Nursing Times focuses on the importance of promoting rest for patients in hospital settings.

Our lead clinical article looks at how nurses’ clinical decision-making can influence the amount and quality of sleep patients receive while in the intensive care unit.

We also have clinical articles on how nurses can be a force for change when it comes to reducing air pollution and, as a result, improving respiratory health, and on creating a safe space for clinical supervision.

In addition, don’t miss our round-up of all the key developments at the chief nursing officer for England’s annual summit, including an early look at her new strategy based on the ‘7Ps’.

There are also interviews with the first NHS executive nurse director from the Philippines and the new chair of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses.

Meanwhile, in our opinion section, Helené Donnelly reflects on the importance of end-of-life care and Ruth Oshikanlu asks if it’s time to redefine how we describe nurses and midwives who trained outside the UK?