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Start nurse pay talks now, urges RCN
Broad boost in pay does not apply to nurses and others on Agenda for Change contracts
21 Jul 2020
New nursing student maintenance grants fall short by £15k, says RCN
The college has set out two visions of fairer funding which redress bursary withdrawal
21 Jul 2020
Nurses who have recovered from COVID-19 report ongoing symptoms – survey
Staff in Republic of Ireland cite problems with breathing, mental health and more
21 Jul 2020
England’s chief nurse confirms she was dropped from COVID-19 press briefing
Ruth May not told why she was dropped from briefing amid Dominic Cummings travel controversy
20 Jul 2020
Nurses could be in line for pension payout as government addresses age discrimination
Consultation seeks remedy for ‘unlawful’ public sector pension reforms
20 Jul 2020
£62 million investment aims to accelerate discharge of people with learning disabilities
RCN questions whether government funding for local councils in England is sufficient
17 Jul 2020
Belfast university master’s course offers route into nursing
Graduate-entry programme for non-nurses thought to be first of its kind on island of Ireland
16 Jul 2020
Competency tests: ‘overseas-trained nurses who worked during pandemic should be exempt’
Nurses’ group says NMC should drop ‘unjust’ requirement for staff on temporary register
14 Jul 2020
COVID-19: UK health and social care staff deaths among the world’s highest
Amnesty International says figures for England and Wales are second only to Russia
13 Jul 2020
COVID-19: artist paints portraits of front-line nurses
Portrait artist aimed to create a lasting reminder of NHS staff's work during the pandemic
09 Jul 2020
Government announces end to free hospital parking for all nurses in England
Parking charges for NHS staff will be reintroduced as COVID-19 pandemic eases
08 Jul 2020
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RCNi Nurse Awards 2020: find out who has made the finals
Our shortlist showcases professionalism, clinical expertise and compassionate care
08 Jul 2020
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Online nursing degrees will be on offer from January
Seven universities in England have signed up to provide the ‘blended’ degrees
07 Jul 2020
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Matt Hancock declines to promise pay rise this year for NHS nurses
Health secretary quizzed on call for ‘real-terms’ pay offer in light of effort in pandemic
06 Jul 2020
IV medications errors: guidelines improve safety if nurses road-test them first
Study found nurses’ input into how guidance is written reduces errors
06 Jul 2020
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Book of Remembrance: share your memories of nurses who lost their lives in pandemic
Online book is your chance to pay tribute to nursing staff who died
02 Jul 2020
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COVID-19: infection rates higher among nurses than doctors, say researchers
Study reveals breakdown of infection rates by staff group at Oxford trust
30 Jun 2020
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On placement and shielding: how technology allows nursing students to ‘be there’
Attending virtual placements will help ensure final-year cohort can graduate on time
29 Jun 2020