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Nurses' achievements recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Queen's Nursing Institute chief executive Crystal Oldman among nurses recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
16 Jun 2017
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More investment needed from NHS in UK domestic talent, says NHS Employers
NHS Employers sets out elements of a sustainable workforce supply strategy for the health service.
15 Jun 2017
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Newly qualified nurses could prescribe early in their careers, say NMC proposals
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a consultation on prescribing and standards for medicines management.
15 Jun 2017
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Student health visitors to be eligible for new Queen's Nursing Institute prize
The Queen's Nursing Institute has announced the creation of a new student award.
14 Jun 2017
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Patient violence drops after psychiatric hospitals go smoke-free
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reports a 39% reduction in the number of physical assaults after prohibiting smoking in the buildings and grounds of its hospitals.
14 Jun 2017
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Brexit health alliance formed to safeguard care and research
The Brexit Health Alliance brings together the NHS, medical research, industry, patients and public health organisations.
14 Jun 2017
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Nurse project aims to help men with cancer return to work
RCN says project announced for men’s health week will produce a manual so nursing staff can help patients stay in or return to work.
13 Jun 2017
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Extra insulin after meal may curb cardiovascular disease in type 1 diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes may be protected from cardiovascular disease by an additional injection of insulin three hours after eating, research suggests.
12 Jun 2017
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Health professionals warned to avoid flammable emollient creams
The London Fire Brigade has issued a warning to carers and health professionals about flammable creams.
12 Jun 2017
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Dementia nurse expert awarded fellowship
Professor June Andrews was presented with her City and Guilds of London Institute fellowship by Princess Anne.
12 Jun 2017
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Learning disability nurse named RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year
Siobhan Rogan established Northern Ireland’s first community-based fully integrated child and adolescent mental health service for young people with intellectual disability.
09 Jun 2017
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Nurses praised for courage during hospital blaze
Staff helped evacuate patients during fire at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
09 Jun 2017
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Global dementia action plan welcomed by health experts
Global action plan will help tackle needs of around 47 million people who have dementia worldwide.
09 Jun 2017
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NHS cyber attack: the lessons to be learned
Nurses across England and Scotland had to cope with major disruption last month when dozens of NHS organisations fell victim to a cyber attack.
08 Jun 2017
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Trust trains assistant practitioners to boost workforce
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is training assistant pracitioners as part of an 18-month pilot scheme.
05 Jun 2017
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Initiative offers advice on life-saving first aid after a terrorist attack
CitizenAID provides simple advice on how to deal with injuries following a major incident.
05 Jun 2017
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Blood cancer patients better off at hospice than home: US survey
Patients with blood cancer needing end of life care are better off in a hospice than being cared for at home, a survey of US oncologists suggests.
25 May 2017
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SNP candidate apologises to nurse who spoke about ‘demoralising’ NHS
Nurse Claire Austin told SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to ‘come in to A&E and see what we’re up against’ during the Scottish leaders debate.
24 May 2017