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Some nurses will not have to self-isolate if pinged by NHS app
Staff can carry on working in exceptional circumstances if absence could lead to risk of harm
19 Jul 2021
‘Chance of a lifetime to fix nurse shortage’: reforms don’t go far enough, says RCN
College wants workforce planning rules added to new health and care bill for NHS in England
17 Jul 2021
Suspended for racial slurs: ‘lenient’ NMC ruling taken to the High Court
NMC’s controversial sanction against mental health nurse now subject of legal appeal
16 Jul 2021
COVID-19: face coverings to remain compulsory in healthcare settings in England
Chief nurse Ruth May confirms their continued use, and social distancing, after 19 July
16 Jul 2021
Winners of awards advancing nursing practice revealed
Nurses and nursing students honoured for their dedication and outstanding work
15 Jul 2021
Nurse poverty: study points to plight of one million children
As NHS pay fails to keep pace with housing costs, RCN repeats call for double-digit pay deal
14 Jul 2021
Survey on how NHS refers to black and minority ethnic groups seeks acronym alternatives
Body set up to tackle health inequalities is committed to avoiding terms such as BAME and BME
14 Jul 2021
Face masks should remain by law, say majority in Nursing Standard Twitter poll
RCN and Unite unions agree that mask-wearing should continue
13 Jul 2021
Nurse who heads RCN’s ruling body steps down amid complaints about his conduct
Council chair Dave Dawes steps down from key role as college announces investigation
13 Jul 2021
‘We feel bullied’: ED staff said to be battle-weary amid patient safety claims
Hospital told to strengthen emergency department leadership and review its staffing levels
12 Jul 2021
Paid leave for nurses and midwives who experience preterm baby loss or premature births
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust first English trust to offer package
12 Jul 2021
Rainbow mural commemorates efforts of nursing students during COVID’s first wave
University of Surrey nursing, midwifery and paramedic students praised for front-line support
09 Jul 2021
FFP3 masks: how and when nurses should ask for a PPE upgrade
Nurses should be issued with respirator masks for front-line coronavirus care, insists RCN
07 Jul 2021
Nurses in Wales urged to take part in survey assessing COVID-19’s effects on well-being
Online survey is open to nursing and midwifery staff, students and healthcare support workers
07 Jul 2021
Nurse graduates create tartan range to honour profession and support charities
Profits from sales will go to support nursing charity helping to improve patient care
06 Jul 2021
Students report ‘misogynistic’ warnings from lecturers over online swimwear snaps
NMC invoked in ‘scare stories’ of nurses being struck off for ‘sexy’ clothing posts
05 Jul 2021
FtP panel diversity: drive to recruit more minority ethnic members has limited success
NMC says long-term aim is for panel membership to reflect diversity of the profession
05 Jul 2021
Petition prompts government to consider legal protection for ‘nurse’ job title
Ongoing campaign calls for law change to stop the use of the title for non-registered roles
02 Jul 2021