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
RCN council to elect new chair and vice-chair
President reveals timetable – but announces she was disqualified from presidential election
28 Aug 2020
RCN begins campaign for 12.5% pay rise for nursing staff
#FairPayForNursing campaign to focus on NHS first, but wants better pay across all sectors
28 Aug 2020
We Are the NHS campaign switches tone after heavily-criticised video
Social media posts draw on nurses’ feedback, but ‘embarrassing’ advert remains online
27 Aug 2020
Stop clapping and start paying – nurse protesters’ message to ministers
Demonstrators from hospitals across London march on Whitehall to demand 15% pay rise
27 Aug 2020
Nurses prepare to march on Whitehall to demand 15% pay rise
NHS staff from across London are demanding recognition for efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
26 Aug 2020
Children may play greater role in coronavirus transmission than previously thought
High viral load detected in children with COVID-19 – even when asymptomatic
26 Aug 2020
RCN council vice-chair Richard Jones steps down
Emergency council meeting will agree process to elect a new chair and vice-chair
25 Aug 2020