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Report calls for urgent review of impact of 12-hour shifts on nurses
The King’s Fund makes recommendations to improve well-being of staff
23 Sep 2020
Commons committee lacks faith in government workforce planning
DHSC does not know how many nurses are needed or where or in what specialisms, MPs say
23 Sep 2020
COVID-19 tests: nurses among top three groups on government’s priority list
Health and social care secretary outlines criteria for rationing the tests
22 Sep 2020
COVID-19: England’s chief nurse announces £28m fund to recruit overseas nurses
But ethics of recruiting from developing countries have been questioned
21 Sep 2020
Flu jab ‘vital’ for nurses as COVID-19 continues, says England’s chief nursing officer
NHS England letter urges all front-line healthcare staff to help protect workers and patients
18 Sep 2020
RCN deputy president election campaign resumes following suspension
College relaxes rules about electioneering after candidate disqualifications
18 Sep 2020
Leaked: NHS plan to increase international recruitment by 41% to plug nurse staffing gap
NHS England confirms £29 million investment in international nurse recruits
16 Sep 2020
Nurse who led historic RCN strike is nominated in National Campaigner Awards
RCN Northern Ireland director Pat Cullen is nominee in outstanding leadership category
16 Sep 2020
Violence against nurses: government plans to double prison sentence to two years
Extension to existing law will cover England and Wales
15 Sep 2020
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Nursing Standard in the running for two health journalism awards
RCNi’s flagship title nominated for Editor of the Year and Podcast of the Year
14 Sep 2020
Song inspired by nurses’ work during pandemic will raise funds for staff support
Working on the Frontline features in charity album in aid of RCN Foundation COVID-19 fund
14 Sep 2020
Most nurses on COVID-19 temporary register not tempted to stay
More than a third of those surveyed were likely to rejoin permanently, says NMC
11 Sep 2020
COVID-19: minute’s silence to honour nurses and other healthcare staff who have died
Tribute will form part of a memorial ceremony broadcast online by the BMA
11 Sep 2020
‘Top-up’ apprenticeships ‘will help provide the next generation of nurses’
Nursing associates and assistant practitioners can apply for two-year training
10 Sep 2020
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End of life care: share your COVID-19 experiences in Nursing Standard-Marie Curie survey
What has caring for people at the end of life been like during the pandemic?
07 Sep 2020
Thousands of NHS workers turn to COVID-19 mental health helpline
Volunteers offer psychological support and signpost staff to practical and financial help
04 Sep 2020
After the pandemic: £5million to boost workforce mental health and well-being
Nurses in Scotland are promised enhanced workplace mental health support
02 Sep 2020
RCN council to elect new chair and vice-chair
President reveals timetable – but announces she was disqualified from presidential election
28 Aug 2020