News
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New guidance for nurses prescribing via phone or online consultations
Regulators and professional bodies issue principles for online or telephone consultations
11 Nov 2019
Image of nursing survey: your chance to take part
Have your say on nursing’s image – from uniforms and job titles to pride in the profession
11 Nov 2019
Conservatives pledge to introduce fast-track visas for overseas nurses
Points-based proposal would mean reduced fee and extra points for those coming to work in NHS
08 Nov 2019
Public poll backs early initial assessment on arrival at EDs
Healthwatch England survey reveals most people want treatment within an hour
08 Nov 2019
RCN members in Northern Ireland vote to strike for first time in union’s history
Northern Ireland nurses ready to take action over pay disparity with the rest of the UK
07 Nov 2019
NHS bodies ordered to draw up guidance for managers, following nurse’s death
Amin Abdullah experienced mental health problems after an unfair dismissal process
07 Nov 2019
Welsh health board decides to ‘not progress’ plans to change rotas
Unions had objected to proposals over concerns about contracted hours
06 Nov 2019
Nurse’s video message urges colleagues to get the flu jab
Leanne Thomas tells of sister’s death due to complications following influenza
06 Nov 2019
Healthcare workers have higher risk of stress, anxiety or depression
These issues account for half of work-related illnesses in the health and social care sector
06 Nov 2019
Bristol trust launches ‘red card’ scheme to deal with racist abuse from patients
Campaign aims to protect staff after spike in racist incidents over past year
05 Nov 2019
Mandatory training in learning disabilities and autism for all NHS nurses
Campaigners say £1.4m package for England is ‘first step in addressing care inequalities’
05 Nov 2019
Unions criticise Welsh health board’s plan to change rotas
Move to standardise shift patterns prompts concerns over unpaid breaks and contracted hours
04 Nov 2019
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu receives Pride of Britain’s lifetime honour
Pioneering sickle cell nurse specialist recognised with lifetime achievement award
04 Nov 2019
Senior nurse unfairly dismissed by NHS board, tribunal rules
Jeff Horn ‘gobsmacked’ by decision after two periods of stress-induced sick leave
01 Nov 2019
Pay dispute: nurses on Guernsey head for industrial action
Channel island's RCN members are demanding pay parity with public sector colleagues
30 Oct 2019
Agency nurse spend in Scotland reaches new high
Spending watchdog urges government to publish long-overdue workforce plan
30 Oct 2019
Could you be the RCN Nurse of the Year in the year of the nurse?
Entries open for the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020, your chance to promote your work and specialty
30 Oct 2019
The image of nursing: tell us what you think about how others see the profession
Quick survey wants your views on nurses’ uniforms, job titles… and TV medical dramas
29 Oct 2019