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Nike launches a range of shoes to support nurses during long shifts
Testing by healthcare staff informed the design of their ‘fit, cushioning and traction’
Tributes paid to a proud pioneer of agency nursing
Jean Higgins ran an early nurse recruitment agency set up for the benefit of the NHS
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year named
Inspirational leader Jean Saunders praised for improving healthcare access for asylum seekers
Nurses in Northern Ireland announce Christmas strike date
Walkout will be the first in RCN history – as Unison members plan industrial action too
Former refugee qualifies as nurse, praised by trust as ‘outstanding individual’
A former refugee who fled conflict in his native Africa and qualified as a nurse after studying English while working in a factory has earned praise from his trust
Dear party leaders: you’ll need to look after nurses if you want their votes
RCN issues manifesto wish list to political parties as 2019 general election looms
Nursing in the floods: praise for professionalism of community and acute staff
Nursing teams keep patients and each other safe during flood crisis
Bereaved mother of mental health nurse pays tribute to ‘selfless’ son
Hundreds of messages of condolence left for nurse described as passionate about mental health
Labour pledges to bring back the nursing bursary if elected
Shadow health secretary says the party will recruit 24,000 nurses over next five years
New guidance for nurses prescribing via phone or online consultations
Regulators and professional bodies issue principles for online or telephone consultations
Image of nursing survey: your chance to take part
Have your say on nursing’s image – from uniforms and job titles to pride in the profession
Conservatives pledge to introduce fast-track visas for overseas nurses
Points-based proposal would mean reduced fee and extra points for those coming to work in NHS