Have YOUR say on the state of the NHS

Nursing Standard has joined forces with The Sunday Mirror and The Sunday People for a UK-wide survey to find out what nurses and healthcare assistants think about patient care, staffing levels, morale and those running the NHS.

07 Mar 2017
Charity tells of supporting nurses struggling financially after cancer diagnosis

More than one in 10 people who sought support from a nurse hardship charity in the past year are struggling financially after a cancer diagnosis.

27 Feb 2017
New chief nurse for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed Elaine Newell as its chief nurse.

24 Feb 2017
Hundreds attend RCN Bulletin Jobs Fair

More than 700 nurses attended the RCN Bulletin Jobs Fair at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium last week – with some even taking the opportunity to snap a selfie with the FA Cup.

13 Feb 2017
Major new survey seeks nurses' experiences
Nursing Standard and Marie Curie want to hear from you
06 Feb 2017
Some ex-NHS Blood and Transplant employees ‘may have been underpaid’

Staff urged to contact the organisation for potential back payments.

17 Jan 2017
Deadline extended to enter the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017
Entries for the profession's most prestigious awards accepted until 13 January
09 Jan 2017
New chief executive for Florence Nightingale Foundation

Nurse education charity the Florence Nightingale Foundation has announced the appointment of Ursula Ward as its new chief executive.

06 Jan 2017
Nurses urged to sign 'scrap the cap' pay petition

More than 80,000 people have signed a petition urging the government to scrap a pay cap which limits NHS staff to a rise of just 1% each year.

05 Jan 2017
Nurses tell of how furry friends can improve patient health

Nine out of ten nurses believe animals can improve the health of patients with depression and other mental health problems, according to the RCN. 

30 Dec 2016
RCN issues revised guidance on assisted suicide requests

Updated advice covers legal position for nurses and healthcare assistants, as well as how to respond to difficult requests from patients

21 Dec 2016
Deadline looms for RCN mentorship scheme
A pioneering nurse whose recycling project saved £50,000 is urging others to put their ideas forward for a new mentorship scheme aimed at improving nursing practice.
20 Dec 2016
Surprise starring role for NHS nurses' choir in Michael McIntyre Christmas special
A nurses' choir were in for a surprise when they landed a starring role in a festive TV special due to be broadcast to millions on Christmas Eve.
19 Dec 2016
Family pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ nursing student as they accept her posthumous degree

The family of a nursing student who died earlier this year have paid tribute to their ‘inspiring and caring’ daughter as they accepted her degree.

09 Dec 2016
Health visitors reveal risk to young families of public health cuts

Most health visitors’ workloads have increased in past two years.

07 Dec 2016
CNO rejects nursing associate claims
Not a 'cheap replacement for nurses', says England's chief nursing officer
05 Dec 2016
RCN centenary celebrations at London's City Hall
London’s nurse leaders gathered at City Hall for a special event to mark the RCN's centenary.
30 Nov 2016
NHS trust leaders warn staff shortage concerns outweigh fears over funding

More than half of NHS Trust leaders in England are worried they do not have the right staff numbers, quality and skill mix to deliver high-quality care, a new report reveals.

29 Nov 2016