Healthcare whistleblowing: the e-learning modules that will help nurses speak up
Online training aims to give staff at all levels confidence to speak up about poor care
30 Oct 2020
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Nurse pay: RCN urges staff to lobby MPs for 12.5% wage rise
College steps up campaign to persuade chancellor to give fully funded pay increase
28 Oct 2020
Nurse research: ‘let’s make it a normal part of our role’
Nurses’ employers should give them time for research, Nightingale2020 conference told
28 Oct 2020
Nursing groups join free school meals campaign
RCN and others urge government to reverse decision over free meals during holidays
27 Oct 2020
Daughter of nurse who died with COVID-19 pays tribute to her dedication
Emma Vianzon was an ‘inspiration who was always caring for others’
27 Oct 2020
COVID-19: survey finds nursing staff divided on whether to have flu jab
Some say patient safety comes first, others fear bad reaction to vaccine
26 Oct 2020
Next RCN deputy president announced
Tracey Budding urges college members to unite around campaign for better nurse pay
23 Oct 2020
Nurse pay: Unison to ballot NHS members on industrial action after breakdown in talks
Unison Scotland's pay up now campaign is calling for three-year deal to be renegotiated
21 Oct 2020
Mural celebrates diversity and the public’s gratitude to NHS workers
Artwork in East London highlights ‘a shared joy in creativity and community’
21 Oct 2020
COVID-19: rapid mental health support for nurses as NHS pledges £15m in extra funds
ICU nurses among staff to benefit in move to combat psychological harm caused by pandemic
20 Oct 2020
Fitness to practise: employers more likely to refer black nurses than white counterparts
NMC to undertake further research to understand why – and make positive changes
20 Oct 2020
White Rose Appeal aims to raise £100k for nurses and midwives
Appeal goods are available via Florence Nightingale Foundation and proceeds support staff
19 Oct 2020
Don’t leave nurses out of pocket due to extended school break, warns Unison
Some staff may experience financial loss as Northern Ireland extends school half-term
19 Oct 2020
Spiritual care and COVID-19: give patients access to loved ones and chaplains – report
Dying patients deserve the solace of family and religious rites at the bedside, says study
16 Oct 2020
Adult social care: RCN says new report is a ‘wake-up call’ to invest in nursing
Care Quality Commission report's findings highlight need for more staff now, says college
16 Oct 2020
Free training offered to reduce insulin administration errors
Diabetes nursing group produces e-learning module after audit highlights errors in hospitals
15 Oct 2020
Nursing research: chief nurse wants to hear your ideas
Ruth May’s team at NHS England and NHS Improvement is developing a nursing research strategy
14 Oct 2020
Fair pay: campaign calls on government to give NHS staff 15% rise
Nurses United and NHS Workers Say No have a week of action planned including tweeting MPs...
13 Oct 2020