Scottish Government plan to boost nursing student intake labelled ‘inadequate’
RCN says strategy to increase homegrown and overseas nurses laudable, but lacks detail
Mental health: more nurses urgently needed as referrals soar
Emergency department nurses say care ‘being compromised at every level’
RCN meeting in Northern Ireland hears of long waits for patients in corridors and ambulances
Call for flexible hours for all nurses returning after having children – report
Researchers say flexibility is key to retaining nurses and addressing staffing shortages
Staffing crisis: we’re halfway to target of 50,000 more nurses, says government
But unions demand fair pay for nurses and a transparent health and care workforce strategy
Mandatory COVID-19 jabs for all nurses will be scrapped this month
Government consultation revealed overwhelming support for ending vaccination requirement
Nurses in the Isle of Man to be balloted on their willingness to accept 4% pay offer
RCN is demanding rise of 15% and may hold further votes on possible industrial action
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Unions condemn refusal to introduce safe staffing law on nurse-patient ratio in England
Onus will remain on employers at local level despite legislation in other UK nations
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Hospital parking improves for nurses – but safety issues remain
Staff in Edinburgh report ‘feeling intimidated at the park-and-ride’ site they have to use
Thinly-spread nurses need to know a viable plan to boost their numbers is on its way
Hospital waiting times and catch-up services expose severity of nurse shortage
Stop stripping poorer nations of nurses, urges new report
Over half of Scottish nurses feel like quitting over work pressures, RCN survey shows
Many nurses work excess hours, feel undervalued and are considering leaving current role
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