Kimberley Hackett
Nurse couple reunited with children after separation due to COVID-19
‘Lots of smiles, hugs and some tears’ following ten weeks apart
Increase in nursing degree applications ‘not enough to hit recruitment target’
Despite the rise, RCN says the government is still not on track for 50,000 more nurses
Quarter of nurses cite stress and poor mental health as reasons for leaving – NMC survey
More than 1,600 nurses shared their views on why they left the profession
MPs demand detailed PPE plan ahead of potential second COVID-19 wave
Parliamentary committee wants clarity on supply plans within two months
COVID-19: ‘exhausted’ nurses urged to take annual leave and focus on well-being
Nurse leaders are concerned that a tired workforce will face a second wave of cases
IV medications errors: guidelines improve safety if nurses road-test them first
Study found nurses’ input into how guidance is written reduces errors
Nurses need new pay deal not COVID bonus, PM told
Aside from applause and kind words, pay must be enough to attract and retain nurses, RCN says
Patients give vote of confidence for nurses, but have concerns about staff shortages
Majority of hospital patients always have confidence in nurses, reveals 2019 survey
COVID-19: emergency departments ‘not fit for purpose’
Survey of ED clinicians reveals concerns over lack of isolation facilities
Vast majority of cancer patients find it easy to contact clinical nurse specialist
Patient survey reveals mainly positive experiences of services despite some disparities
Guy’s and St Thomas’ names new chief nurse
Avey Bhatia, who succeeds Dame Eileen Sills, pledges to tackle barriers faced by some nurses
COVID-19: Labour urges government to extend mental health support for nurses
It’s time to give back and protect NHS and care staff, says shadow health minister