Nursing Standard
Make your voices heard over pay, urges RCN president Cecilia Anim
RCN president Cecilia Anim has urged nurses to make their voices heard following the announcement of a summer of protests over pay.
14 May 2017
Stephanie Jones-Berry
Nursing Standard
RCN warning over unfilled nursing posts
NHS 'relying on goodwill of staff'
14 May 2017
Nursing Standard
Free access to new frailty resource during RCN congress week
Online resource launched by the RCN older people's forum and RCNi about helping patients with frailty offered free for the next week.
13 May 2017
Nursing Standard
EXCLUSIVE: Congress chance to influence the agenda
With an unexpected general election just weeks away, and with some high-profile political speakers, this year’s RCN congress will provide an extra platform for nurses’ views, says Janet Davies
11 May 2017
Nursing Standard
Two-thirds of children with mental ill health sent miles from home for treatment
Seven out of 10 children and adolescents with severe mental health problems were admitted to hospitals outside of their areas last year, according to figures obtained by the British Medical Association.
09 May 2017
Nursing Standard
High-fructose diet during and after pregnancy ‘can cause obesity in children’
A diet high in fructose-containing sugars during pregnancy or breastfeeding may increase children’s chances of developing obesity or type 2 diabetes, new study results suggest.
03 May 2017
Nursing Standard
Hands-on senior clinicians in A&E ‘could reduce demand’
Report says when consultants are in the emergency department to assess patients, there is less replication of work and decisions about next steps are made more quickly
03 May 2017
Nursing Standard
Missing nursing student found safe and well
Police have confirmed that Anna Lewis is safe and well.
26 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
Guarantees needed on higher education as Brexit looms, warns report
House of Commons Education Select Committee report on the effects of Brexit on higher education says government must guarantee rights of EU university staff and students.
26 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
Fears grow for missing nursing student
Fears are growing for the safety of nursing student Anna Lewis, who has been missing for 13 days without a mobile phone, money or bank cards.
26 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
Labour promises pay rise for NHS staff
Election pledges to scrap the cap, reinstate bursary and safe staffing legislation
26 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
'We need to combat negativity'
Professor Dame Jessica Corner talks to Nursing Standard
26 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
Cycling to work lowers risk of premature death by 40%
New study results suggest cycling to work is associated with a 45% lower risk of developing cancer and a 46% lower risk of heart disease, compared to a non-active commute.
25 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
Police release CCTV in search for missing nursing student
Fears are growing for the safety of a missing Bristol nursing student who was last seen leaving a hospital placement 11 days ago.
24 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
Health visitors tell parliamentary candidates to ring-fence public health
Health visitors and school nurses are holding a meeting in the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 26 April to call for the ring-fencing of public health budgets.
24 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
First nurse chair for British Menopause Society
A nurse has been appointed chair of the British Menopause Society for the first time in its 25-year history.
21 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
Health visitors can help identify domestic slaves
Health visitors are in a good position to spot the signs of those living as domestic slaves, according to the Institute of Health Visiting.
21 Apr 2017
Nursing Standard
‘Fight for our NHS’, urge unions and nurses as PM calls election
Prime minister Theresa May has called a snap general election for 8 June.
18 Apr 2017