The training of community teams caring for children needing respiratory support in their own homes can be inadequate, clinical leads have revealed in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report.

Macmillan Cancer Support and the University of Southampton have surveyed bowel cancer patients before and after surgery to find out about their emotional needs.

The RCN’s labour market review has highlighted a crisis in the UK’s nursing supply including an ageing workforce and concerns over the inflow of European nurses 

Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen offers nursing opportunities to workers hit by the oil industry downturn

The Burns Game tests healthcare professionals with questions and scenarios about how to care for burn patients.

The Department of Health has said it will create its own nursing adviser post after scrapping its team of nursing, midwifery and allied health professional experts.

A study has shown that nurses can better cope with rude remarks from colleagues if they believe in their own ability to cope with difficult relationships

The national day of action for the NHS in England sees healthcare professionals come up with ideas to improve their practice.

NHS providers could save around £120 million by increasing the use of clinical home care, according to a report.

Older people with dementia must be able to access tailored talking therapies to tackle mental health issues, according to a specialist nurse.

NHS Employers urges NHS Pay Review Body to reject variable salary increases

80% of nurses have no training

The King's Fund charity has investigated local methods in the NHS for gaining patient feedback on maternity services.

The RCN's guidance gives tips for nurses on staying safe when working alone.

A quick-thinking nurse used a defibrillator to save an older patient's life and then cared for him once he was in hospital.

Epilepsy Action Cymru said the number of epilepsy specialist nurses in Wales is inadequate, and has called for their numbers to increase.

Independent consultant Jane Orr-Campbell said nursing students need more help to understand their role in CQC monitoring and inspections

An NHS trust is meeting recruitment challenges by offering new nurse starters rent-free accommodation on its hospital sites.