NMC chief responds to concerns over language test review
Chief executive Jackie Smith says language requirements for international nurses may not...
26 May 2017
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Guidance to help health professionals recognise signs of stroke in children
Updated guidelines on how to recognise the signs of a stroke in a child have been published...
25 May 2017
Children with autism failed by health service, say nursing experts
Healthcare services are leaving children with autism and their families without the vital...
25 May 2017
One in four people are unaware of role of children’s hospices
One in four people show a ‘worrying’ lack of understanding about children’s hospices and...
24 May 2017
Well-being advice issued for those affected by Manchester terror attack
Mental health advice and support for people affected by the Manchester terrorist attack has...
24 May 2017
SNP candidate apologises to nurse who spoke about ‘demoralising’ NHS
Nurse Claire Austin told SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to ‘come in to A&E and see what we’...
24 May 2017
RCN launches advanced nurse credentialing after successful pilot
New programme will boost careers of advanced practice nurses.
24 May 2017
Frances Hughes: Door is open for RCN to re-join International Council of Nurses
Chief executive of the International Council of Nurses says ‘the door is very much open’ for...
23 May 2017
NHS staff group goes viral with 'anyone but the Conservatives' video...
Online film viewed more than four million times.
23 May 2017
Queen leads tributes to staff caring for those injured in Manchester attack
RCN and prime minister join voices of support.
23 May 2017
Anger at 'cringeworthy' proposed ads for nurse recruitment campaign...
Nurses have expressed outrage at ‘outdated stereotypes' used in proposed adverts for a...
23 May 2017
Emergency staff praised in aftermath of Manchester attack
Emergency services have been working through the night in Manchester to assist in the...
23 May 2017
Student who survived childhood cancer reunited with inspiring nurse
Nursing student Clara Markiewicz says she wants to inspire others to take up the career,...
22 May 2017
NMC to ‘take stock’ of language tests for overseas nurses
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is to review tests to determine the language skills of...
22 May 2017
Recruitment and morale at risk over pay restraint, NHS Confederation warns
The NHS is in danger of facing a recruitment and morale crisis if the government does not...
22 May 2017
Legacy of Florence Nightingale marked in Westminster Abbey service
The life and legacy of Florence Nightingale has been celebrated in a special service at...
19 May 2017
Congress votes to get tough on missed breaks
Employers who fail to ensure staff take required shift breaks will be challenged by the RCN...
19 May 2017
Get involved in NHS transformation plans, nurses urged
Nurses need to be ‘knocking on the door’ to ensure their voices are heard in NHS...
17 May 2017