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First nursing associates join NMC register today in England
Health minister Stephen Hammond says their valuable skills will improve patient care
28 Jan 2019
First ever strike by RCN members moves a step closer
College paves the way for Jersey nurses’ strike ballot if fresh pay talks end in deadlock
25 Jan 2019
Figures show only small rise in flu vaccination uptake in England this winter
RCN reminds nurses of their ‘professional responsibility’ to help protect patients
25 Jan 2019
One in three nurses lack awareness of antibiotic-resistant superbug
Survey of nurses in Scotland found misconceptions related to best method of screening
24 Jan 2019
Logo marks centenary of learning disability nursing
Winning design by LD nurse chosen in website competition
24 Jan 2019
Campaign to reduce child prescriptions
STOMP-STAMP initiative aims to prevent the over use of antipsychotic prescribing
24 Jan 2019
Wales safe staffing law plays key role in rising agency spend, report finds
Wales Audit Office also cites lack of NHS pay growth as contributing factor
22 Jan 2019
NHS Grampian prepares to welcome Australian nursing graduates, thanks to NMC rule change
Newly qualified cohort will help the Scottish employer fill band 5 vacancies
22 Jan 2019
Bereavement support led by senior nurses or doctors ‘gives loved ones closure’
Matron-led service resolved concerns that might otherwise have escalated to formal complaints
21 Jan 2019
‘Powerful duo’ will lead RCN council’s drive to reconnect with members
New chair Sue Warner says the year ahead ‘will be a challenging one’
21 Jan 2019
Staff shortages could derail NHS funding boost plans
Report warns extra money promised for NHS may be lost to agency costs – or not used at all
18 Jan 2019
New guidance focuses on how to safely deploy nursing associates
Resource published ahead of new staff joining register at end of January
17 Jan 2019
First wave of qualified nursing associates expected to fall far short of target number
Uptake of training programmes has been lower than ministers predicted
17 Jan 2019
Nursing apprentice features in campaign to promote on-the-job training
Sarah Eley wanted to do something ‘fulfilling and worthwhile’ after 30 years of office work
17 Jan 2019
Autism-specific health checks highlighted in NHS Long Term Plan
But RCN sceptical as plan offers ‘little that’s new’ and focus should be workforce shortages
16 Jan 2019
Race discrimination complaints rise in NHS England
Reports from BME staff of discrimination, harassment and bullying were up last year
16 Jan 2019
Postpone Brexit for the sake of our health and social care systems, unions tell PM
RCN calls for a People's Vote, Unison warns of dire consequences if UK crashes out of EU
16 Jan 2019
New CPD guidance is welcome in light of budget cuts, RCN says
Five principles aim to ‘develop knowledge, skills and competencies’ of staff
15 Jan 2019