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Struck off: nurse whose basic care failures left vulnerable patient in near-death state

Mental health nurse neglected to take action to protect service user

Our poll reveals nurses want pay rise like junior doctors, as NHS gets budget boost

Nursing Standard poll shows majority support demands for 22% rise and reject current award

Nurse graduates: anger over NMC practice hours debacle

Regulator says many did not complete placement hours required over two years after graduating

False job titles: trusts gave nurse badges to unregistered international recruits

Overseas recruits at six trusts wore ‘staff nurse’ badges before passing competency tests

The clocks go back and many night staff will see no extra pay for working added hour 

Safety issues of the long night shift that marks the end of British Summer Time

Nurse failed to complete records for 77 patients, FtP panel hears

Locum general practice nurse was referred to NMC after audit of her records identified gaps

‘Uber’ style scores and free housing for single nurses: public has say on NHS changes

Consultation suggestions include free training, Uber-like scoring and mandated study time

Band 7, 8 and 9 nursing job profile review: have your say

Consultation begins on proposed changes to more accurately reflect skills and training

NHS pension scheme: ready reckoner tool will help you track your annual allowance 

New tool is designed to help members understand their pension and potential liability

Nursing student appeals to NMC for compassionate leave allowance

Emma Garner missed placement shifts to be with her ill son

Ward manager struck off after ‘witch’ jibe and conduct and competence issues

Band 7 nurse humiliated colleagues, used foul language and made clinical errors
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NHS pay: delays to salary uplifts to end

Wes Streeting promises timely pay decision, but RCN wary of ‘language of austerity’

New nurses should begin their careers on band 6 – and more than £37,000 a year

£7K pay uplift for new nurses would attract brilliance, says RCN chief

COVID-19 inquiry: nurses describe scenes ‘from hell’ on wards

Former national adviser tells inquiry about trauma of nurses’ experiences in the pandemic

5.5% pay rise isn’t enough: NHS staff tell union leaders they reject 2024-25 award

RCN members in show of resolve over this year’s delayed pay rise

From placements to Starbucks: newly registered nurses struggle to find NHS jobs 

New nurses report working as baristas as trusts impose recruitment freezes and staff cuts

Number of students accepted onto nursing degree courses lowest in over a decade

Slump in course acceptances prompts call for urgent action on student finances

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