Leading academic says there is 'a lot to do' to grow nurse research as a...
More work is needed to boost the field of nurse research, says the Council of Deans of...
28 Sep 2017
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Ballot to be called if pay cap remains in place, RCN warns
The RCN will move towards balloting members on industrial action if the 1% cap on NHS pay is...
28 Sep 2017
Hundreds of nurses and midwives aged over 70, NMC reveals
More than 500 nurses and midwives aged over 70 are practising in the UK, the regulator has...
28 Sep 2017
Public agree government should scrap the cap, survey shows
Around eight in ten members of the public support calls to remove the pay cap and give NHS...
28 Sep 2017
Barriers to compassionate care
Report: nurses face major barriers in delivering dedicated and compassionate care
28 Sep 2017
English language test score will not be lowered, insists NMC
English language standards for European nurses joining the register will not be lowered, the...
27 Sep 2017
Exclusive: Absence figures reveal extent of depression among nurses
Tens of thousands of NHS nurses have taken time off work due to anxiety, stress or...
27 Sep 2017
Diversity exhibition set to open at the RCN
An exhibition celebriting diversity in nursing is set to open at the RCN next month.
26 Sep 2017
Scheme that sees GP receptionists direct patients to services trialled
An initiative to train GP receptionists in directing patients to different services if they...
25 Sep 2017
Concerns over future of district nursing workforce
Falling numbers of students on district nursing courses triggers workforce warning.
25 Sep 2017
Nurse numbers fall, as EU nationals head for the exit
Nurse and health visitor numbers in England fell by 1,071 in a 12-month period, latest data...
22 Sep 2017
NMC to decide whether to release draft standards for nursing associates
The draft version would be sent to sites that are piloting the role.
22 Sep 2017
Miniature donkeys visit community hospital
Miniature donkeys put a smile on the faces of patients and staff alike as they paid a visit...
22 Sep 2017
International Council of Nurses appoints interim chief executive
Senior nurse who developed a national aptitude test for overseas nurses applying to work in...
21 Sep 2017
Failing to scrap pay cap could hamper recruitment and morale, says IFS
Failing to remove the cap on health sector pay increases would increase problems with ‘...
21 Sep 2017
Trusts hope to grow their own nurses
New pathway to help healthcare assistants train to become registered nurses
20 Sep 2017
Time for 'nurse' to be protected title?
Study revealed some trusts call unqualified support staff 'nurses'.
20 Sep 2017
Lib Dems: give nurses and other NHS staff 'a proper pay rise'...
Norman Lamb calls for wage hike at Lib Dem party conference.
19 Sep 2017