Nurse still loving his job as he approaches the age of 80
Jimmy Cooper, who retired and then returned, says it helps him stay ‘fit and young’
03 Nov 2023
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Hospital handovers 'failing' patients with learning disabilities
Handovers are hugely varied, lack structure and are failing patients, says safety watchdog
02 Nov 2023
NHS trust guarantees job to mental health nursing students
Pilot scheme will see University of Brighton graduates offered a role at Sussex trust
02 Nov 2023
Police already refusing to attend mental health call-outs despite objections
Mental health advocates have expressed concern at the speed of the roll out
01 Nov 2023
Stigma, pain and leakage fears: period policy targets nurses’ concerns
National policy follows survey showing many nurses feel unable to discuss impact of symptoms
01 Nov 2023
Nursing students: two thirds want a non-patient-facing career
Survey also finds many worried about their mental health, staff shortages and burnout
01 Nov 2023
New standard simplifies patient notes, lifting burden on nurses
Unified approach in hospital, community and social care settings will free up nurses’ time
31 Oct 2023
Bullying and abuse in the NHS: new support to help you speak up
NQNs and students among those most at risk – but guidance aims to empower you
30 Oct 2023
Sexual assault at work: you’re no woke snowflake for reporting harassment
NHS must empower nurses to speak up and not feel they have to tolerate unwanted attention
27 Oct 2023
Investment in nursing vital as NHS wait list could top eight million
Health Foundation analysis prompts calls for urgent action after ‘decade of underinvestment’
27 Oct 2023
Clocks are going back – but where’s the extra hour’s pay?
We asked Nursing Standard readers whether the extra hour on shift should mean extra pay
27 Oct 2023
Bank and social enterprise staff cut out of COVID bonus: ministers face legal battle
Court bid to secure one-off bonus for nurses on AfC contracts not employed by NHS trusts
26 Oct 2023
Crucial role for nurses in helping reduce sepsis deaths
Regular in-depth training could help nurses ensure warning signs are spotted
26 Oct 2023
Overseas care staff 'trapped by fees and threats of deportation'
Calls to helpline from care workers echo reported exploitation of overseas nurses
25 Oct 2023
Rise in retired NHS nurses returning to work after pension change
Nurses use ‘retire-and-return’ option more than other retired staff groups
24 Oct 2023
Safe staffing law has improved nurses’ lives yet moves to extend it are stalling – union
Nurses’ leader calls for action to widen reach of legal nurse staffing mandate in Wales
24 Oct 2023
Job advert criticised for devaluing nursing with low pay band
NHS trust’s advert for clinical nurse specialist role was labelled band 6 rather than band 7
23 Oct 2023
High levels of stress among unsupported, burnt out staff is putting patients at risk
Near misses, medicine errors and unsafe incidents are rife says CQC’s annual report
20 Oct 2023