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A-level results: number of students accepted on to nursing degrees up on 2018
Nursing degree applicants confirm their university places – or prepare for UCAS clearing
15 Aug 2019
NMC throws out cases against nurses accused of failing to raise staffing concerns
Liverpool Prison colleagues had faced FtP hearings after reviews found poor care
14 Aug 2019
80% of people think patients use emergency services unnecessarily, survey finds
But half of respondents said they found it difficult to secure an appointment with their GP
14 Aug 2019
Nearly 7,000 NHS staff sick days in England last year due to drug or alcohol misuse
Alcohol charity says a climate of openness and support is vital
13 Aug 2019
Wound repair smart sensor could help nurses assess patient healing
Researchers developing microsensor to monitor wound healing from within a bandage
12 Aug 2019
Surviving night shifts: eating a snack rather than a meal may help you stay alert
Nurses who choose a fuller meal may be more likely to get headaches and dizziness too
12 Aug 2019
Nurses demand the NHS pension flexibility that’s been promised to consultants
While nurses struggle to pay into scheme, ministers plan to ease rules for NHS high earners
08 Aug 2019
Last chance to have your say in Nursing Standard’s well-being at work survey
Tell us which factors affect you most during your shift
08 Aug 2019
Rise in number of new nursing students in Scotland coincides with increase in bursary
RCN welcomes hike but says this must be backed up by increased mentoring
07 Aug 2019
NMC promises to change wording of ‘curt’ registration letter
Regulator acts after complaint by long-standing nurse sparked outcry
06 Aug 2019
Campaign to reduce glove use improves nurses’ hand health and saves money
Initiative at children’s hospital also benefits the environment
06 Aug 2019
RCN council election: a chance for members to steer the college’s future
College membership urged to take part in RCN council vote
06 Aug 2019
Government pledges £1.8 billion to improve NHS facilities in England
But RCN says nurse recruitment and education should also be prioritised
05 Aug 2019
Run, walk, swim or bake for nurse hardship fundraising campaign
Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s #10KForNurses challenge will help support colleagues in need
05 Aug 2019
New app helps nurses to detect acute kidney injury within minutes rather than hours
Digital resource reduces treatment times and healthcare costs
05 Aug 2019
Newly qualified nurses more likely to stay if on a structured mentoring programme
Retention in the first year is partly reliant on keeping experienced staff, says RCN
02 Aug 2019
RCN Northern Ireland to ballot members on industrial action over pay and staffing
College cites 2,600 unfilled nursing posts and 15% fall in pay over past eight years
30 Jul 2019
From TV nurse to ED nurse: my real-life role swap
Emergency department has all the excitement of former career, says Casualty actor
29 Jul 2019