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Proposed £36,000 salary threshold for migrants ‘should not apply to nurses’
Think tank’s suggested minimum salary threshold sparks nurse recruitment concerns
PHE reveals latest figures for hospital admissions of young people for self-poisoning
In 2017-18 there were 26,293 admissions, with young women most likely to be admitted
WHO’s diagnostic descriptions can alienate mental health service users
Descriptions do not always reflect people’s mental health experiences
Mental health nursing under significant threat despite latest enrolments, RCN says
Influx of students after A-level results is welcomed, but more must be done to protect posts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NMC promises to change wording of ‘curt’ registration letter
Regulator acts after complaint by long-standing nurse sparked outcry