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NHS Providers: Health service needs emergency cash to avoid winter crisis

The NHS is facing its worst winter in recent history if it does not receive an immediate...

Stop paying nurses a pittance, says nurse classmate of Theresa May

A nurse who was at school with prime minster Theresa May has warned the government must stop...

Two weeks to respond to NMC's future nurse plans...

Time is ticking for nurses and nursing students to have their say on plans for an overhaul...

Chief nurse at University Hospitals Birmingham dies suddenly

Nurses' tributes to 'incredible' University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust chief...

New guidance to help acid attack victims

New first aid guidance to ensure people get the right help fast

Nurses on hand with mental health support at Notting Hill Carnival

Nurses and other health professionals delivered mental health information and advice to...

ICN chief executive steps down

The International Council of Nurses chief executive Frances Hughes has left the organisation...

Man who faked chest pains for a lift to the shops among hoax 999 calls

A man who called 999 claiming chest pain because he wanted a lift to the shops was among...

Call for ‘robust action’ to increase BME nurse director numbers

Lack of information about the number of black and minority ethnic (BME) nurses in position...

Celebrity speakers announced for RCN Scrap the cap London rally

Comic actors and political activists Sir Tony Robinson and Rob Delaney are to speak at the...

Overseas students’ impact on the UK to be reviewed

International students’ effect on the UK labour market is to be assessed by independent...

British Red Cross: first aid training could ease pressure on emergency departments

Giving more people first aid training might help ease strain on busy emergency departments,...

Nurse staffing levels study

'Lower staffing levels put patient lives at risk'

Nurses reject claims that fancy dress fundraisers ‘demeaned’ the profession

Nurses have expressed support for fundraisers whose donations were rejected by an NHS trust...

NMC issues advice to nurses on responding to incidents and emergencies

Nurses and midwives are being reminded that they should get themselves to a place of safety...

Nurse creates Game of Stools to separate fantasy from reality on C.difficile

An infection prevention nurse has turned his hand to board game design to help fellow health...

Scrap the Cap: nurses urged to join day of action

The RCN wants nurses to share their stories on the effects of pay restraint as part of a...

Technician who makes fake wounds for nursing students earns 'scientist' title...

A woman who creates fake wounds, scars and burns to help nursing students prepare for the...

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