News
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Nursing student arrives home – and saves life of neighbour’s baby
Rebecca McGhee rushed to give CPR after hearing a high-pitched scream
26 Nov 2019
Tories’ election pledge to boost NHS nurse workforce puts emphasis on retention
Conservatives have resisted calls to reinstate the nursing student bursary
25 Nov 2019
‘Singing nursing student’ wins award for boosting profile of profession
Brittany McArthur recognised by university for demonstrating compassion
25 Nov 2019
Overseas nurses: NMC continues English language testing shake-up
Regulator plans to abolish time limit on nursing qualifications taken in English
21 Nov 2019
Nurses enjoy a little animal magic to boost their well-being
Shetland ponies and Newfoundland dogs visit Aberdeen hospital staff
21 Nov 2019
Babies and mothers died due to care failings at Shrewsbury trust
Leaked report reveals ‘toxic’ culture stretching back 40 years
20 Nov 2019
Nursing bursaries: Lib Dems and Greens say they would reinstate cash support
Parties’ parliamentary candidates compete for nurses’ votes ahead of 2019 general election
20 Nov 2019
Nurses’ well-being: the badge that reminds others to ask after your mental health
The ‘Ask me how I am’ badge is designed to ensure staff’s own needs are not forgotten
19 Nov 2019
Nurses collect donations for students affected by building fire
Fellow university students and local nursing staff offer support after flats destroyed
19 Nov 2019
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’
15 Nov 2019
Welsh Labour withdraws political broadcast that features an actor playing a nurse
Parties must clarify use of actors if the audience could be ‘misled’ by their appearance
15 Nov 2019
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
15 Nov 2019
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year named
Inspirational leader Jean Saunders praised for improving healthcare access for asylum seekers
15 Nov 2019
Adult social care nursing: NMC chief champions ‘disregarded and undermined’ staff
Andrea Sutcliffe says they display a high level of knowledge, skills and competence
14 Nov 2019
Nurses in Northern Ireland announce Christmas strike date
Walkout will be the first in RCN history – as Unison members plan industrial action too
14 Nov 2019
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...
13 Nov 2019
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
13 Nov 2019
Children’s and learning disability nursing in Wales: no extra university places planned
Failure to expand fields’ student cohorts at odds with government’s NHS vision, says RCN
13 Nov 2019