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Nurses urge mayor of London to alleviate pressures faced by staff
‘Frank discussion’ with Sadiq Khan covered topics including short staffing and patient safety
19 May 2022
Funding boost for new nursing roles to improve respiratory care
More than £300,000 from Scottish charity will help reduce NHS hospital admissions
19 May 2022
Almost half of last year’s new NMC registrants were trained overseas
NMC data has sparked concern over quick fixes and recruitment from red list countries
18 May 2022
We’re off: NMC reveals extent of exodus from register as many leavers blame pandemic
Find out reasons why nurses say they feel forced to turn their backs on their careers
18 May 2022
Hospital staff launch grievance due to reinstated parking fees at Cheshire hospital
Trust reinstated parking fees despite warnings NHS staff are struggling with rising costs
17 May 2022
Nurses with disabilities are ‘being let down’ by NHS employers
Nurse Bethann Siviter responds to report showing lack of workplace adjustments for many staff
17 May 2022
Nursing and midwifery university places rise in Northern Ireland
Funding rise will see 1,335 places available in 2022-23, with recruitment of nurses critical
16 May 2022
Struck off: nurse convicted of assault, who failed to disclose crime to employer and NMC
FtP panel said ‘clearly remorseful’ bank nurse had been dishonest and lacked insight
16 May 2022
Campaign reveals the laughably thoughtless gifts given to nurses by employers
Stale biscuits and patronising badges are among the tone-deaf rewards chosen during pandemic...
13 May 2022
Care homes eligible for backdated payment for nurse funding
Weekly 11.5% uplift for 2022-23 is in recognition of work by nurses during the pandemic
12 May 2022
Nurse’s phone app helps people access local health services
Helen O’Connell developed the Treacle website and app to gather information in one place
12 May 2022
Call for greater recognition on International Nurses’ Day
Four winners on why nurses ‘should always have a seat at the table’ when devising care policy
12 May 2022
Attracting more men: is targeted recruitment key to unlocking growth in nurse numbers?
The nursing student cohort continues to be female-dominated thanks to stereotyping
11 May 2022
Nurses ridicule idea of delaying retirement to plug gaps in care
Many nurses take to Nursing Standard’s Facebook page in response to NHS letter to retirees
11 May 2022
Jailed: nurse who filmed unconscious patients’ genitals starts 16-year prison term
Paul Grayson abused trust of patients and staff at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield
10 May 2022
Student loan interest rises: nurses told ‘Don’t panic’
Economist believes most nurses will not be affected – and explains why
10 May 2022
Use International Nurses’ Day as time for reflection and self-care
Nurses are urged to think about their own health, and also use the day to celebrate nursing
09 May 2022
Blackpool Victoria Hospital nurses charged with mistreatment
Lancashire police charge five people with criminal offences as part of a major investigation
06 May 2022