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Study finds ‘calculable’ link between nurse staffing levels and patient outcomes
A study has found a ‘calculable’ link between nurse staffing levels and patient outcomes.
20 Dec 2016
Deadline looms for RCN mentorship scheme
A pioneering nurse whose recycling project saved £50,000 is urging others to put their ideas...
20 Dec 2016
‘Drastic’ fall in nursing degree applications since bursary cut
Nursing leaders voice concern about reduction since the government withdrew funding for...
20 Dec 2016
Surprise starring role for NHS nurses' choir in Michael McIntyre Christmas special
A nurses' choir were in for a surprise when they landed a starring role in a festive TV...
19 Dec 2016
Those at risk of developing schizophrenia more likely to try cannabis, new research...
People who have a greater risk of developing schizophrenia are more likely to try cannabis,...
19 Dec 2016
Provide more resources to tackle suicide, say ministers
More support for public mental health and early intervention services is needed if the...
19 Dec 2016
Nurses offered free woodland workshops
NHS staff are being offered the chance to relax in woodland as part of workshops to ease...
16 Dec 2016
Using online essays to cheat ‘may put patients at risk'
Patient safety could be at risk if nursing students cheat by passing off as their own work...
14 Dec 2016
Systemic problems found in NHS patient death investigations
A new review has found ‘system-wide’ problems in the way the NHS investigates patient deaths...
13 Dec 2016
RCN launches updated guidance on infusion therapy
Updated guidance on infusion therapy has been published by the RCN.
12 Dec 2016
People with eating disorders ‘sent to Scotland due to bed shortage’
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt says sending vulnerable people hundreds of miles away for...
12 Dec 2016
Concern over capacity for apprentice and associate placements
The RCN says existing registered nurses will face increased pressure due to the volume of...
12 Dec 2016
Bursary to stay in Wales – but nursing students must work in the country for two years...
Bursaries will continue to be available to new nursing students in Wales next year — but...
09 Dec 2016
University sets up £200K fund to help nursing students
A university has set up a £200,000 fund to help nursing students cope with course costs when...
08 Dec 2016
CNO rejects nursing associate claims
Not a 'cheap replacement for nurses', says England's chief nursing officer
05 Dec 2016
Nursing the 'most trusted profession'
Poll finds UK public has faith in nurses' truthfulness
05 Dec 2016
Four out of five nurses struck off NMC register last year were over the age of 40,...
Four out of five nurses struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) register last...
02 Dec 2016
‘Significant’ concerns about morale and work pressures on prison nurses in Scotland
RCN Scotland study shows a rise in sickness absence reported by staff.
01 Dec 2016