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‘Unacceptably high’ levels of bacteria found in Costa and Subway hospital cafes
BBC One programme discovered Salmonella and Staphylococcus on trays, tables and ice
01 May 2019
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Patient’s Choice: The inspirational nurses nominated by the public
The award enables patients and their families to recognise nurses who have made a difference
01 May 2019
Nurses shouldering informal carer duties need your support, charity tells NHS
One in five health service workers in England faces carer responsibilities at home
30 Apr 2019
Hand hygiene is as vital for patients as it is for nurses, study finds
Researchers say numerous hospital surfaces carry multi-drug resistant bacteria
29 Apr 2019
Thousands sign nurse’s petition over staff parking permits
‘Prohibitive’ charges and permit restrictions at Edinburgh hospital ‘risk staff safety’
26 Apr 2019
RCN calls on health secretary to dismantle notion of nursing as ‘low-paid, women’s work’
Matt Hancock used RCP speech to promise action on gender pay gap in the NHS
26 Apr 2019
Last chance to enter Nursing Standard-Marie Curie survey
Time is running out to complete our survey – and have the chance to win a prize
25 Apr 2019
Off-duty sister praised for helping nurse trapped in car following crash
Sally Barley assessed and comforted Caroline Fox until fire crews arrived
25 Apr 2019
RCN campaign raises awareness of when and when not to use gloves
College says inappropriate use can risk damage to hands as well as infection
25 Apr 2019
NMC: ‘numerous concerns’ over its handling of personal independent payment complaints
Annual review also reveals that it met 22 out of 24 standards of good regulation
24 Apr 2019
Charge nurse’s workload left emergency department ‘poorly managed’
Nurse in charge had ‘too many other tasks’ to take control of patient flow, CQC finds
23 Apr 2019
Why every workplace needs a ‘Department Of Kindness’
Hospital’s blue plaques project recognises the daily acts of kindness in patient care
23 Apr 2019
Dame Donna Kinnair is named RCN general secretary
College appoints its acting head following months of ‘sterling leadership’
18 Apr 2019
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke named one of 100 most influential people in the world
Time magazine included the Game of Thrones star and nurse champion in its yearly list
18 Apr 2019
Nurses need protected time for training in learning disabilities and autism, says NMC
NMC issues response to ongoing government consultation on mandatory training
18 Apr 2019
Workforce is priority, says England’s chief nurse after 100 days in post
Ruth May was speaking at launch of new children’s mental health centre
18 Apr 2019
With 130 years’ experience between them, three nurse leaders bow out
The colleagues look back at dramatic change over their long nursing careers
17 Apr 2019
Man prosecuted for hospital assault on nurse and other staff
Mark Gallagher has been placed under night-time curfew and ordered to pay compensation
16 Apr 2019