Nutritional support nurses will address ‘a basic need’ in North Lincolnshire and Goole
Charlie Ellis and Hannah Crichton say good nutrition helps patients to recover faster
26 Aug 2019
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‘We don’t need Prue Leith to tell us hospital food should get an overhaul’
RCN unimpressed by call for food campaigner and Bake Off judge to review NHS catering
23 Aug 2019
The board game that helps you identify domestic violence and abuse
Nurse lecturer’s learning tool aims to get healthcare staff talking about how they can help
20 Aug 2019
Proposed £36,000 salary threshold for migrants ‘should not apply to nurses’
Think tank’s suggested minimum salary threshold sparks nurse recruitment concerns
16 Aug 2019
Creative thinking by cancer nurses gives patients a confidence boost
Drainage bag covers help maintain patient dignity
15 Aug 2019
Nearly 7,000 NHS staff sick days in England last year due to drug or alcohol misuse
Alcohol charity says a climate of openness and support is vital
13 Aug 2019
Nurses demand the NHS pension flexibility that’s been promised to consultants
While nurses struggle to pay into scheme, ministers plan to ease rules for NHS high earners
08 Aug 2019
Last chance to have your say in Nursing Standard’s well-being at work survey
Tell us which factors affect you most during your shift
08 Aug 2019
Rise in number of new nursing students in Scotland coincides with increase in bursary
RCN welcomes hike but says this must be backed up by increased mentoring
07 Aug 2019
Campaign to reduce glove use improves nurses’ hand health and saves money
Initiative at children’s hospital also benefits the environment
06 Aug 2019
Run, walk, swim or bake for nurse hardship fundraising campaign
Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s #10KForNurses challenge will help support colleagues in need
05 Aug 2019
RCN Northern Ireland to ballot members on industrial action over pay and staffing
College cites 2,600 unfilled nursing posts and 15% fall in pay over past eight years
30 Jul 2019
Outgoing chief medical officer defends awareness campaign linking obesity to cancer
Cancer Research UK draws a parallel between smoking and obesity
29 Jul 2019
Nurses trained to tattoo nipples to boost body confidence after breast cancer surgery
Bradford staff say it makes patients ‘feel complete’
26 Jul 2019
Breakthrough olaparib drug approved for advanced ovarian cancer
Olaparib extends the lives of women with advanced ovarian cancer with the BRCA gene mutation
26 Jul 2019
Nurse well-being at work survey: we want your views
Let us know what you think about breaks, staffing and work-related stress
26 Jul 2019
Disproportionate number of black African nurses face fitness to practise process
Questions over why NMC sees so many referrals that require no further action
25 Jul 2019
NHS reliant on unpaid overtime and goodwill of staff, review body says
Pay Review Body says staff will struggle to cope unless changes are made
23 Jul 2019