Works by Covell, Yvonne

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Back to band 5: regaining skills after time away: Nurses can lose touch with clinical skills as their careers progress. A new programme helps experienced staff refresh these skills working with colleagues at band 5.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 6, p. 32, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.6.32.s16

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Your guide to juggling work and studying for a master’s: The path to achieving this postgraduate qualification can be difficult. Here’s what you need to take into account.

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Cancer Nursing Practice, 2025, v. 24, n. 2, p. 16, doi. 10.7748/cnp.24.2.16.s8

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Honesty and reflection are crucial if a mistake is made: Anyone can make an error and it need not define a career. Here’s how to learn from it when looking for a new job.

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Cancer Nursing Practice, 2025, v. 24, n. 3, p. 13, doi. 10.7748/cnp.24.3.13.s8

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Should you have a five-year plan for your career?: Tips on networking, mentors and using social media, plus how to stay motivated and open to opportunities.

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Cancer Nursing Practice, 2024, v. 23, n. 4, p. 13, doi. 10.7748/cnp.23.4.13.s8

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

What to expect at interview for a band 7 nursing role: Find out how to best prepare for your interview for a senior-level position and answer questions on the day.

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Cancer Nursing Practice, 2024, v. 23, n. 2, p. 12, doi. 10.7748/cnp.23.2.12.s5

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How to support people with cancer treatment-induced menopause: Some cancer treatments can induce early menopause, which can be a shock for patients. Nurses can reduce anxiety by informing, offering support and helping people to prepare.

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Cancer Nursing Practice, 2024, v. 23, n. 2, p. 15, doi. 10.7748/cnp.23.2.15.s6

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How nurses can help increase cancer screening uptake among LGBT+ people: Advice on removing barriers and ensuring services are more inclusive so lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people feel comfortable accessing potentially life-saving cancer screening

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2023

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Covell, Yvonne

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Question & Answer

PIP assessor: what do I need to take on this role?: Looking at the attractions and downsides of taking a job conducting benefit claimant assessments.

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Mental Health Practice, 2025, v. 28, n. 3, p. 16, doi. 10.7748/mhp.28.3.16.s7

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

What to expect if you apply for a band 7 nursing role: These team leader, manager and clinical specialist roles are a big move, find out what you need to do to get there.

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Mental Health Practice, 2024, v. 27, n. 5, p. 12, doi. 10.7748/mhp.27.5.12.s5

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

What to expect at interview for a band 7 nursing role: How to prepare for your interview for a senior-level position and best answer questions on the day.

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Mental Health Practice, 2024, v. 27, n. 2, p. 14, doi. 10.7748/mhp.27.2.14.s7

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

When your patient may have committed a crime: how to provide non-judgemental care: Any nurse could have contact with patients who have been accused or convicted of an offence, or found to have diminished.

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Mental Health Practice, 2023, v. 26, n. 2, p. 12, doi. 10.7748/mhp.26.2.12.s4

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

What to consider if you want to relocate for work: If you’re a nurse moving area to broaden your career options, read our advice on easing the transition.

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Nursing Management - UK, 2024, v. 31, n. 5, p. 10, doi. 10.7748/nm.31.5.10.s4

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Should you be planning a five-year nursing pathway?: Why it pays to plan – nurses’ tips on using networking, mentors and social media to reach your goals.

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Nursing Management - UK, 2024, v. 31, n. 4, p. 10, doi. 10.7748/nm.31.4.10.s4

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How to make your vision of an innovation happen: We find out from nurses who have turned their innovative ideas into fully fledged businesses and social enterprises.

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Nursing Management - UK, 2024, v. 31, n. 1, p. 15, doi. 10.7748/nm.31.1.15.s6

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How personality can affect teamwork and communication: Understanding motivation and personality traits can help you to build good working relationships and patient rapport.

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Nursing Management - UK, 2023, v. 30, n. 6, p. 6, doi. 10.7748/nm.30.6.6.s2

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Advice for nurses on handling difficult or aggressive colleagues: What to do if rude or negligent behaviour from colleagues or managers affects morale, and how to challenge such behaviour and escale concerns.

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Nursing Management - UK, 2023, v. 30, n. 1, p. 14, doi. 10.7748/nm.30.1.14.s6

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Showing you have what it takes for band 6-plus roles: Tips on identifying your strengths and building on clinical and leadership skills to help you reach band 6 and beyond.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 5, p. 30, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.5.30.s14

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How to excel as a newly promoted ward manager: Leading effectively, supporting staff and maintaining balance – where to start and tips from those in the role.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 5, p. 28, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.5.28.s13

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Could a PIP assessor role be the job move for you?: The attractions (and some downsides) of roles assessing claimants for personal independence payments.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 5, p. 27, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.5.27.s12

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Using feedback to build your confidence and career: Even if feedback isn’t positive, it can help you to reflect on practice and develop strengths and skills. Find out how.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 4, p. 28, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.4.28.s12

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Is flexible working really an option at band 6 and up?: Flexible working requests are permitted from day one, but many are denied – especially at positions above band 5. We look at how to negotiate and when to seek support.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 4, p. 25, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.4.25.s11

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Making a mistake: how to handle it and move on: Anyone can make an error and it need not define your nursing career. Here’s how to respond and learn from it.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 3, p. 25, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.3.25.s10

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Working from home and ways to make it possible: If you are fed up with your commute or need to work around other commitments, work-from-home roles do exist. Nurses who have made the switch offer their tips.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 2, p. 30, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.2.30.s14

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Signs that say a potential employer deserves you: Experts share tips on what to look for in an organisation’s team culture, well-being support and leadership style.

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Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 1, p. 31, doi. 10.7748/ns.40.1.31.s14

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Your guide to juggling work and studying for a master’s: The path to achieving this postgraduate qualification can be difficult. Here’s what you need to take into account.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 12, p. 34, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.12.34.s17

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Day shift-only options if you want to ditch nights: If you seek the flexibility day shift working offers, there are many roles to choose from. Three nurses share their tips.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 11, p. 31, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.11.31.s15

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

What to expect if you apply for a band 7 nursing role: These team leader, manager and clinical specialist roles are a big step up. Find out what you need to do to get there.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 11, p. 26, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.11.26.s13

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Moving on? Advice on relocating for work: If you’re changing area to develop your career or broaden your options, read our advice on easing the transition.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 9, p. 19, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.9.19.s9

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Why Datix should be a tool, not a weapon: With incident reporting often being ignored or misused, we look at the potential impact of a Datix report and ways to avoid the system being used inappropriately.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 8, p. 51, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.8.51.s18

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Hands-on sessions to hone your skills: What nursing students can expect in a simulated clinical skills session, and how they can help you gain hours for registration.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 8, p. 49, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.8.49.s17

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How to stay focused on your career goals: A guide to setting achievable objectives that will help progress your nursing career, with tips on SMART goals, staying on track, and finding a coach or mentor.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 6, p. 28, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.6.28.s11

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Teaching and clinical practice in tandem: A university programme is enabling nurses who have a passion for education and are working in clinical practice to take on part-time complementary roles in academia.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 5, p. 25, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.5.25.s13

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

When you know it is time to challenge poor practice: Raising concerns as a student on placement can be daunting – use our tips to establish support, build your confidence and ensure you are heard.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 3, p. 38, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.3.38.s17

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Interview success for promotion to band 7: These senior-level positions generally call for leadership and advanced clinical skills. Find out how to prepare for your interview and answer questions on the day.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 3, p. 19, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.3.19.s11

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Giving your best when motivation is missing: Stress and events at work and at home can all contribute to dips in your morale. Rest, time away from work and peer and social support can help you get back on track.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 3, p. 11, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.3.11.s7

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Bright ideas: how to make your vision a reality: Nurses who turned inspired ideas into real-world patient-care improvements share their tips on devising, developing and funding their projects.

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Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 1, p. 54, doi. 10.7748/ns.39.1.54.s20

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How to be a higher earner (and stay in the profession): Advice on reaching your full earning potential, whether by aspiring to senior leadership roles in the NHS, or pursuing opportunities in the independent sector.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 12, p. 55, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.12.55.s20

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

The team of the year: 'We don't give up on anyone': How a nurse-led project at an inner-city addiction centre was able to achieve micro-elimination of hepatitis C among a marginalised patient group.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 12, p. 27, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.12.27.s14

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Meet the nurses working in some surprising places: Clinical practice and leadership are not confined to conventional healthcare settings, which is why nursing offers such diverse career pathways and workplaces.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 11, p. 19, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.11.19.s11

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

What is a Freedom to Speak Up guardian?: How those in the role support nurses and other clinicians in raising concerns, and the skills you need to be a guardian.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 10, p. 55, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.10.55.s17

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Wind down: 5 ways to switch off from stress: Nursing is physically and emotionally draining, so knowing how to step back, gain perspective and relax when your shift ends is essential for your well-being.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 10, p. 24, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.10.24.s13

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Tattoos, piercings and dyed hair: what does 'professional' look like?: Some patients may find facial piercings or tattoos on nurses unsettling, but dress code rules are unclear and appearance does not affect ability to do the job.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 8, p. 57, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.8.57.s21

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Common flare-ups at work and how to resolve them: Work pressures, personality clashes and professional differences make it hard to avoid ill-feeling in the workplace – but with the right support, it can be done.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 8, p. 16, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.8.16.s10

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Saving lives in rescue operations: why crews need nurses like you: Nursing skills transfer well to volunteer roles in mountain and sea rescue operations. Find out about what's involved and the rewards of being part of a crew.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 5, p. 14, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.5.14.s10

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

How to deal with difficult or aggressive colleagues: What to do if hostile, rude or negligent behaviour from colleagues or a manager is affecting morale and patient care – and how to challenge it.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 3, p. 19, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.3.19.s11

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Non-judgemental care when patients may have committed a crime: Nurses in a variety of setting may be caring for people who have been accused or convicted of a criminal offence, or who have been found to have had diminished responsibility as a result of mental illness

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 3, p. 14, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.3.14.s10

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Do you carry on working when you should be in your sickbed?: Nurses are too often reluctant to call in sick for fear of triggering the workplace formal sickness policy, or letting colleagues and patients down.

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Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 1, p. 8, doi. 10.7748/ns.38.1.8.s5

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Covell, Yvonne;
Jones-Berry, Stephanie

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Article

Using feedback to build up your confidence and career: Feedback enables nurses to reflect on practice, and develop skills and strengths. Here we explain how.

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Nursing Older People, 2025, v. 37, n. 2, p. 10, doi. 10.7748/nop.37.2.10.s5

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Signs that say a potential employer deserves you: Experts share tips on what to look for in an organisation’s team culture, well-being support and leadership style.

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Nursing Older People, 2025, v. 37, n. 1, p. 10, doi. 10.7748/nop.37.1.10.s5

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article

Improve your cannulation and catheterisation skills: What nursing students can expect in a simulated clinical skills session and how to gain hours for registration.

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Nursing Older People, 2024, v. 36, n. 4, p. 16, doi. 10.7748/nop.36.4.16.s7

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Covell, Yvonne

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Article