Nurses face pay cut as trust brings bank shift rates down to Agenda for Change levels
Basildon and Thurrock trust move could force nurses to seek better-paid work in London – RCN
28 Jun 2019
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NHS spends millions a year on private beds for mental health patients
Investigation finds at least £186 million in costs, with patients sent hundreds of miles away
25 Jun 2019
Learning disability nursing: RCN calls for urgent investment to recruit more staff
College says NHS in England has lost 2,309 nurses in the specialty since 2009
21 Jun 2019
Nurses only able to afford a house in 3% of towns in the UK
Nurses are least able to afford a house in the UK compared with other key workers
21 Jun 2019
NHS staff reveal extent of sexual harassment they face at work
Nurses and colleagues put up with harassment, believing bosses won’t take action – Unison
20 Jun 2019
Flexible working in the NHS: we’ve got to make it happen, says chief executive
Simon Stevens tells NHS Confederation the nursing shortage is service’s biggest challenge
20 Jun 2019
Reflecting on practice can improve nurses’ well-being and enhance care, NMC says
Joint statement with other regulators gives advice on getting the most out of reflection
19 Jun 2019
One-year extension of nursing bursary isn’t enough, RCN tells ministers in Wales
College criticises Welsh government’s repeated short-term commitments to student funding
19 Jun 2019
Learning Disability Week: Nurses urged to take LD Pledge to improve communication
Learning sign language could make huge difference, says pledge brainchild
19 Jun 2019
Dear next prime minister: RCN members’ open letter to Conservative leadership candidates
Nurse activists’ bid to quiz Tory hopefuls on safe staffing, nurses’ pay, and student bursary
18 Jun 2019
Exclusive: Is it time for learning disability nursing to press the 'reset'...
Leading nurse figures meet to discuss what action to take
18 Jun 2019
Nursing director struck off NMC register for bullying and aggression
Hazel Dinnie ‘frightened her staff to the extent that they considered leaving their roles’
17 Jun 2019
Your guide to all the routes into nursing
Our interactive graphic shows the path for nursing apprentices, associates and degree options
17 Jun 2019
UK nurse to lead global campaign to find future nursing leaders and policy influencers
Health Education England’s chief nurse will take charge of the Nightingale Challenge
13 Jun 2019
HCA treated for serious burns after performing fire-eating act for charity
Fellow healthcare professionals rushed to her aid at the NHS’ Got Talent show in Winchester
12 Jun 2019
Nursing associates: more than 1,000 now registered with NMC
Health Education England hails the ‘significant milestone’ that ‘strengthens patient care’
11 Jun 2019
RCNi Nurse Awards 2019: vote for who you think should be Patient’s Choice winner
Five inspiring finalists were nominated by grateful patients and families
10 Jun 2019
NHS becoming less diverse at board level, report reveals
RCN warns nurses see lack of opportunity for women, BME staff and those with disabilities
08 Jun 2019