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Competency tests: ‘overseas-trained nurses who worked during pandemic should be exempt’
Nurses’ group says NMC should drop ‘unjust’ requirement for staff on temporary register
14 Jul 2020
New film tells the inspiring stories of nurse pioneers Nightingale and Seacole
Documentary uses art, dance and interviews to highlight their challenges and achievements
14 Jul 2020
COVID-19: UK health and social care staff deaths among the world’s highest
Amnesty International says figures for England and Wales are second only to Russia
13 Jul 2020
Test all hospital staff if one member has COVID-19, suggests health leader
NHS England director for acute care says the move would help to ‘keep a lid on the outbreaks’
13 Jul 2020
Nurse couple reunited with children after separation due to COVID-19
‘Lots of smiles, hugs and some tears’ following ten weeks apart
10 Jul 2020
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
09 Jul 2020
COVID-19: artist paints portraits of front-line nurses
Portrait artist aimed to create a lasting reminder of NHS staff's work during the pandemic
09 Jul 2020
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
09 Jul 2020
Government announces end to free hospital parking for all nurses in England
Parking charges for NHS staff will be reintroduced as COVID-19 pandemic eases
08 Jul 2020
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RCNi Nurse Awards 2020: find out who has made the finals
Our shortlist showcases professionalism, clinical expertise and compassionate care
08 Jul 2020
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MPs demand detailed PPE plan ahead of potential second COVID-19 wave
Parliamentary committee wants clarity on supply plans within two months
08 Jul 2020
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Online nursing degrees will be on offer from January
Seven universities in England have signed up to provide the ‘blended’ degrees
07 Jul 2020
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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
06 Jul 2020
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Matt Hancock declines to promise pay rise this year for NHS nurses
Health secretary quizzed on call for ‘real-terms’ pay offer in light of effort in pandemic
06 Jul 2020
IV medications errors: guidelines improve safety if nurses road-test them first
Study found nurses’ input into how guidance is written reduces errors
06 Jul 2020
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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
03 Jul 2020
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
02 Jul 2020
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COVID-19: emergency departments ‘not fit for purpose’
Survey of ED clinicians reveals concerns over lack of isolation facilities
02 Jul 2020