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Song inspired by nurses’ work during pandemic will raise funds for staff support
Working on the Frontline features in charity album in aid of RCN Foundation COVID-19 fund
14 Sep 2020
Most nurses on COVID-19 temporary register not tempted to stay
More than a third of those surveyed were likely to rejoin permanently, says NMC
11 Sep 2020
COVID-19: minute’s silence to honour nurses and other healthcare staff who have died
Tribute will form part of a memorial ceremony broadcast online by the BMA
11 Sep 2020
Strictly NHS: dancing competition raises thousands to thank healthcare staff
Nursing student among those who will take to the dance floor in honour of COVID-19 efforts
10 Sep 2020
‘Top-up’ apprenticeships ‘will help provide the next generation of nurses’
Nursing associates and assistant practitioners can apply for two-year training
10 Sep 2020
Spread of coronavirus among hospital staff: trust ordered to take immediate action
Outbreak at Hillingdon Hospital in London prompted CQC investigation
09 Sep 2020
Latest nurse to die with COVID-19 ‘would do anything to help others’
Mental health nurse Wilbald Tesha gave 30 years’ service to the NHS
08 Sep 2020
COVID-19: government issues clear face masks to aid communication
Resource will support patients who rely on visual rather than verbal cues
08 Sep 2020
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End of life care: share your COVID-19 experiences in Nursing Standard-Marie Curie survey
What has caring for people at the end of life been like during the pandemic?
07 Sep 2020
NMC to accept English language tests at home for overseas-trained nurses
OET home-testing offers greater choice for nurses who want to work in the UK, says regulator
07 Sep 2020
Thousands of NHS workers turn to COVID-19 mental health helpline
Volunteers offer psychological support and signpost staff to practical and financial help
04 Sep 2020
Nurses furious at PM’s use of ‘selective figures’ to dodge pay debate
Boris Johnson accused of misrepresenting the 2018 pay deal for nurses during PMQs
03 Sep 2020
NMC gets ready to restart face-to-face fitness to practise hearings
Regulator had curtailed FtP meetings during lockdown
03 Sep 2020
Election of RCN president: college announces it will start process from scratch
Dame Donna Kinnair moves to assure membership after resignations and disqualifications
02 Sep 2020
Free hospital parking for nurses: help us campaign to make it permanent, says union
Survey aims to show employers the difference removing parking charges has made to NHS staff
02 Sep 2020
After the pandemic: £5million to boost workforce mental health and well-being
Nurses in Scotland are promised enhanced workplace mental health support
02 Sep 2020
Petition calling for crunch meeting about suspended RCN election ‘achieves 1,000 names’
Signatories call on college to hold extraordinary general meeting on the issue
01 Sep 2020
Nursing professor becomes fellow of academy that advances nurse leadership
Nick Hardiker selected by American Academy of Nursing for his research on digital information
01 Sep 2020