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Priority list for COVID-19 tests puts nurses third in queue
Health and social care secretary outlines criteria for rationing the tests
COVID-19: England’s chief nurse announces £28m fund to recruit overseas nurses
But ethics of recruiting from developing countries have been questioned
Flu jab ‘vital’ for nurses as COVID-19 continues, says England’s chief nursing officer
NHS England letter urges all front-line healthcare staff to help protect workers and patients
BAME nurses: online resource will celebrate their contribution to healthcare
You can help by sending details of inspirational careers and ‘unsung heroes’
RCN deputy president election campaign resumes following suspension
College relaxes rules about electioneering after candidate disqualifications
COVID-19: inability to obtain test forces nurses to take time off work
Staff with symptomatic children have to self-isolate, which puts strain on colleagues
CPR decisions: what the updated ReSPECT form means for nurses
Resuscitation Council UK says the form is more patient-centred to support informed decisions
Leaked: NHS plan to increase international recruitment by 41% to plug nurse staffing gap
NHS England confirms £29 million investment in international nurse recruits
Nurse who led historic RCN strike is nominated in National Campaigner Awards
RCN Northern Ireland director Pat Cullen is nominee in outstanding leadership category
Violence against nurses: government plans to double prison sentence to two years
Extension to existing law will cover England and Wales
Dementia UK offers free online course for nurses on supporting families and carers
Six-part module gives insight into the impact of dementia
Song inspired by nurses’ work during pandemic will raise funds for staff support
Working on the Frontline features in charity album in aid of RCN Foundation COVID-19 fund