COVID-19: England’s chief nurse announces £28m fund to recruit overseas nurses
But ethics of recruiting from developing countries have been questioned
21 Sep 2020
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Flu jab ‘vital’ for nurses as COVID-19 continues, says England’s chief nursing officer
NHS England letter urges all front-line healthcare staff to help protect workers and patients
18 Sep 2020
BAME nurses: online resource will celebrate their contribution to healthcare
You can help by sending details of inspirational careers and ‘unsung heroes’
18 Sep 2020
RCN deputy president election campaign resumes following suspension
College relaxes rules about electioneering after candidate disqualifications
18 Sep 2020
COVID-19: inability to obtain test forces nurses to take time off work
Staff with symptomatic children have to self-isolate, which puts strain on colleagues
17 Sep 2020
CPR decisions: what the updated ReSPECT form means for nurses
Resuscitation Council UK says the form is more patient-centred to support informed decisions
16 Sep 2020
Leaked: NHS plan to increase international recruitment by 41% to plug nurse staffing gap
NHS England confirms £29 million investment in international nurse recruits
16 Sep 2020
Nurse who led historic RCN strike is nominated in National Campaigner Awards
RCN Northern Ireland director Pat Cullen is nominee in outstanding leadership category
16 Sep 2020
Violence against nurses: government plans to double prison sentence to two years
Extension to existing law will cover England and Wales
15 Sep 2020
Dementia UK offers free online course for nurses on supporting families and carers
Six-part module gives insight into the impact of dementia
15 Sep 2020
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Nursing Standard in the running for two health journalism awards
RCNi’s flagship title nominated for Editor of the Year and Podcast of the Year
14 Sep 2020
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