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NMC sees rise in interest after change to language tests

The Nursing and Midwifery Council says more than 4,000 nurses and midwives have expressed...

NMC to begin consultation on nursing associate fees

Regulator says nursing associates will be subject to the same processes as nurses and...

Overseas nurse recruitment

Nurses recruited on 'earn, learn and return' scheme

NMC register: nursing associates may pay same as nurses to be registered

Nursing and Midwifery Council proposal could see nursing associates pay £120 a year to...

Nurse burnout study

‘Patient-related burnout’ affects job performance, study finds

EXCLUSIVE: opinion divided over 12-hour shifts

Nursing Standard poll shows 50% of nurses favour longer shift patterns

NHS England: difficult debate needed on services despite extra funds in budget

NHS England says it needs to discuss ‘what it is possible to deliver for patients with the...

Budget pledges funds to cover nursing pay rise

Chancellor Philip Hammond committed £2.8 billion resource funding for the NHS in England

NMC places practice restrictions on nurse who presented a potential risk because of her...

A Romanian nurse whose English language skills meant she was unable to communicate...

Hospitals need to do more to prevent falls, audit finds

Simple safety measures to prevent frail and older patients from falling are receiving scant...

New uniform aims to increase visibility of senior nurses in Scottish hospitals

Burgundy-coloured tunic will enhance accountability of senior staff.

RCN course prepares nurses to fight antimicrobial resistance

The new course will respond to the needs of nurses working in infection prevention and...

Chancellor hints at lifting pay cap in budget

Public services staff 'under pressure' due to pay restraint

'Overdue' legislation to reduce number of assaults on staff will cover all...

A draft law which was seeking to make it a specific offence to assault emergency staff in...

NHS told to tighten up on use of ‘advanced’ in job titles

NHS organisations are being told to ensure that staff using job titles containing the word ‘...

Respiratory nurse named RCN in Wales Nurse of the Year

Cwm Taf University Health Board nurse recognised for early recognition and staff training...

Nurses and healthcare staff invited to apply to become NICE fellows or scholars

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is offering the chance for health and...

Royal honour: Crystal Oldman receives CBE from the Queen, patron of the QNI

Queen’s Nursing Institute chief executive Crystal Oldman made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday...

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