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Violence against nurses: government plans to double prison sentence to two years
Extension to existing law will cover England and Wales
15 Sep 2020
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
14 Sep 2020
Most nurses on COVID-19 temporary register not tempted to stay
More than a third of those surveyed were likely to rejoin permanently, says NMC
11 Sep 2020
COVID-19: minute’s silence to honour nurses and other healthcare staff who have died
Tribute will form part of a memorial ceremony broadcast online by the BMA
11 Sep 2020
‘Top-up’ apprenticeships ‘will help provide the next generation of nurses’
Nursing associates and assistant practitioners can apply for two-year training
10 Sep 2020
Lack of racial and gender diversity in senior nursing roles in England, report reveals
NHS Confederation says health service must take action to address inequality
09 Sep 2020
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End of life care: share your COVID-19 experiences in Nursing Standard-Marie Curie survey
What has caring for people at the end of life been like during the pandemic?
07 Sep 2020
RCN council to elect new chair and vice-chair
President reveals timetable – but announces she was disqualified from presidential election
28 Aug 2020
RCN begins campaign for 12.5% pay rise for nursing staff
#FairPayForNursing campaign to focus on NHS first, but wants better pay across all sectors
28 Aug 2020
We Are the NHS campaign switches tone after heavily-criticised video
Social media posts draw on nurses’ feedback, but ‘embarrassing’ advert remains online
27 Aug 2020
Study will examine impact of pandemic on critical care nurses’ mental health
Researchers want to find out how ICU nurses have been affected
26 Aug 2020
RCN council chair Dee Sissons resigns
Ms Sissons says decision was one of regret and she had been honoured to represent members
21 Aug 2020
Nurse morale: pay rise would help prevent looming workforce exodus – RCN
Survey finds poor staffing and long hours are pushing nurses to consider quitting
21 Aug 2020
RCN reveals details of presidential candidates’ disqualification
Activist says he is one of those barred, as college explains why it suspended election
20 Aug 2020
So you think it’s embarrassing being a nurse, do you?
Nurses’ anger at NHS recruitment video that some say implies nursing is a second-best career
20 Aug 2020
Grant applications now open: is your career plan in need of some cash support?
RCN Foundation is offering education funds for registrants and nursing students
19 Aug 2020
How to get ready to nurse again after surviving COVID-19
Staff nurse who was seriously ill with coronavirus shares tips for a safe return to work
18 Aug 2020
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Vote now to name the nurse who will be our Patient’s Choice award winner
Six shortlisted nurses have all transformed the lives of patients and services users
17 Aug 2020