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Nurses in Ireland stage first of six one-day strikes
Low wages and staffing crisis have forced industrial action, union argues
31 Jan 2019
‘Champions’ take the lead on improving care for refugees and asylum seekers
Programme created by former refugee helps students share information with peers and nurses
31 Jan 2019
RCN publishes updated child safeguarding guidance
College highlights importance of nurses learning how to prevent harm
30 Jan 2019
Last trust shifts to Agenda for Change pay system
Nurses at Southend trust will now be covered by NHS pay and grading agreement
29 Jan 2019
Loaded words can hinder support for cancer patients, says Macmillan
Terms such as hero and victim are ‘disempowering’ and create pressure to be positive
28 Jan 2019
‘Care is compromised’, one in seven NHS staff tell snapshot survey
Almost half of respondents said there were too few staff on shift to ensure safe care
28 Jan 2019
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
Suicide prevention: involving a patient’s family should be explored, MPs told
Committee hears that issues around information-sharing must be better understood by nurses
23 Jan 2019
Early years services need financial help to reduce child poverty and inequality
RCPCH’s report warns of ‘catastrophe’ by 2030 if such services are not prioritised
23 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