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Graduates of England's first-ever nursing degree course reunited
A trailblazing group of women who campaigned to create England’s first nursing degree...
15 Nov 2016
NHS transformation plans 'lack involvement from front line staff'
Plans being developed for the future of health and social care services in England, are...
14 Nov 2016
Nurse taking legal action against NHS trust after patient attack
A nurse whose career ended after an assault is taking legal action against her former...
14 Nov 2016
Nurse chief executive to give evidence about NHS to Lords select committee
Dame Julie Moore and Katherine Murphy to give evidence to committee on long-term...
14 Nov 2016
Children with mental health problems ‘still being treated on adult wards’
Dozens of children with mental health problems are being treated on adult psychiatric wards...
14 Nov 2016
RCN calls government response to pay petition ‘completely inadequate’
College criticises response to a petition against the 1% pay cap on NHS staff.
14 Nov 2016
NHS risks losing highly-skilled workers amid Brexit uncertainty
Scotland’s health secretary has warned of the risk of losing skilled workers amid post-...
11 Nov 2016
Former RCN general secretary appointed interim chair of NHS trust
Former RCN general secretary Peter Carter has been appointed interim chair of an NHS trust.
11 Nov 2016
Plagiarism and exam cheating among thousands of academic misconduct cases on UK nursing...
A Nursing Standard investigation reveals thousands of UK nursing students have been involved...
11 Nov 2016
Drive to curb attrition on nursing and other healthcare courses by 50%
The government wants drop-out rates halved by next year.
10 Nov 2016
RCN honours nurses who served during conflicts
RCN lays crosses at the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.
10 Nov 2016
Nurse academic to head QNI’s community leaders programme
Scheme will be available to experienced Queen’s nurses with the potential to secure a senior...
09 Nov 2016
Union leader tells Lords committee of impact of pay restraint on NHS staff morale
A government requirement forcing the health service to meet the cost of the new national...
09 Nov 2016
Cuts to CPD undermining moves to boost NHS workforce, academic warns
Moves to improve NHS productivity by bolstering existing nurses’ skills is being undermined...
09 Nov 2016
Top nurse spearheads drive to reduce infections in the NHS
A senior nurse is spearheading plans to drastically reduce the number of life-threatening...
08 Nov 2016
Nurses feature in campaign to keep people out of emergency departments this winter
Nurses, pharmacists and GPs are fronting a campaign to help people to keep well this winter...
07 Nov 2016
‘Utter shambles’ for NHS workers who overpaid tax while undergoing training
Nurses who took part in the Widening Access Training (WAT) scheme could be eligible for a...
04 Nov 2016
New ‘buddies’ for future nurse leaders
Deputy directors of nursing in England offered mentoring by directors, in an effort to...
04 Nov 2016