Nurse numbers rise in England but NHS is ‘a long way from being safely staffed’ – RCN
College responds to statistics showing nurse and health visitor numbers increased by 10,999
29 Apr 2021
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Next chief nursing officer for Wales is named
Sue Tranka will take over from outgoing CNO Jean White
29 Apr 2021
India’s COVID-19 crisis: ‘our colleagues are working tirelessly’
RCN commends staff, as minute’s silence is held for those who have died around the world
28 Apr 2021
SAGE report supports nurse demands for higher grade face masks
RCN calls for nurses in all settings to be issued with FFP3 respirators
27 Apr 2021
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Share your views on nurse pay and working during COVID-19
Nursing Standard and Sunday Mirror survey wants to hear from nurses around the UK
27 Apr 2021
Nurse pay: junior health minister rebuffs open invitation to speak with NHS staff
GMB union is angry about Helen Whately apparently being 'too busy' to meet
26 Apr 2021
Help for Heroes’ resources could help front-line nurses deal with impact of COVID-19
Military charity’s Battlefield guide has advice on mental health and well-being
23 Apr 2021
No ‘COVID bonus’ – ministers dash nurses’ hopes for one-off payment
Government insists it has no plans to pay staff in England £500 as gesture of thanks
22 Apr 2021
Fundraiser: nurse who won Great British Bake Off calls on nurses to host cake sales
2019 winner David Atherton supporting Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s Raise Your Whisks campaign
22 Apr 2021
Education and development: RCN and RCNi join forces in plan to boost nurses’ learning
Strategy is designed to embrace innovative ways to learn as nursing looks to the future
22 Apr 2021
Nurses urged to join virtual march on Downing Street in pay protest
Online event on 22 April will demand government reconsider recommendation for 1% pay rise
21 Apr 2021
RCN chief temporarily steps back from role after cycling accident
General secretary Dame Professor Donna Kinnair on sick leave to recover from injuries
21 Apr 2021
Free mentoring: bid to boost diversity in senior nursing roles
Support for Filipino nurses hoping for career progression to UK profession’s top jobs
20 Apr 2021
Nurses help to design kit bag that saves time for community staff
Resource is infection control compliant and enables nurses to carry everything in one place
20 Apr 2021
Muckamore Abbey Hospital: seven face prosecution for alleged offences against patients
Northern Irish hospital cares for adults with severe learning disabilities
19 Apr 2021
Student covers cost of nursing degree through Instagram appeal
Crowdfunding plea raises thousands after failed attempt to get student loan
19 Apr 2021
Blood disorder crisis must be treated ‘as urgently as cardiac arrest’
Sickle cell awareness vital, specialist says, after coroner finds patient received wrong care
16 Apr 2021
Union ballots open as nurses in Scotland vote on proposed 4% pay deal
RCN Scotland and GMB urge NHS staff to reject Scottish Government offer
16 Apr 2021