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Devices promoting independence in people with dementia could lighten nurses’ workload
Imperial College scientists investigate technology that could transform individuals’ lives
Dame Donna Kinnair is named RCN general secretary
College appoints its acting head following months of ‘sterling leadership’
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke named one of 100 most influential people in the world
Time magazine included the Game of Thrones star and nurse champion in its yearly list
Nurses need protected time for training in learning disabilities and autism, says NMC
NMC issues response to ongoing government consultation on mandatory training
Workforce is priority, says England’s chief nurse after 100 days in post
Ruth May was speaking at launch of new children’s mental health centre
NHS England urged to tackle ageism in cancer care
Older women with breast cancer are less likely to receive treatment, claims new report
Wards in England are still failing to achieve safe staffing levels, new report warns
Workforce study says policies introduced since Mid-Staffs Inquiry have lost momentum
Capacity Tracker helps staff to locate care home places for patients in England
The digital tool aims to ensure people ‘aren’t left waiting in hospital unnecessarily’
Support network uses social media to attract men into nursing
Facebook and Twitter groups connect students with nurses to promote profession
RCN exhibition traces the history of older people’s nursing
Aspects of Age exhibition looks at how far healthcare has come in 200 years
RCN Northern Ireland gets go-ahead for ballot on industrial action
Vacancies and lagging pay have become a public safety issue, college warns
NMC invites registrants to help shape its five-year strategy
Regulator asks nurses, midwives and nursing associates to suggest priorities for action