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Nursing associates: the first trainees make their mark
With the pilot cohort due to register in 2019, we look at how they have been received
30 Jul 2018
Don’t assume, verify: how to halt transfusion errors
Strict routines and electronic tracking are helping to reduce the hazards of transfusion
20 Jul 2018
From death’s door to saving lives
Three years ago, Katie Dutton was close to death from sepsis. Not only did she...
19 Jul 2018
How a social media post started a safe staffing revolution
A nurse’s lament on how many patients she cared for prompted action on staffing in Canada
18 Jul 2018
What will the pay deal mean for nurses outside the NHS?
Long-awaited pay rise may ‘shift’ NHS staffing problems to social care and GP practices
17 Jul 2018
Star power: Emilia Clarke set to ‘shine a light’ for nurses
RCN ambassador says her Game of Thrones character would ‘absolutely approve’ of her new role
17 Jul 2018
Pre-op anaemia care: improving outcomes for surgical patients
A nurse-led initiative is reducing the need for transfusions
16 Jul 2018
Five techniques for tackling breathlessness
A team of nurses has created a toolkit to help respiratory patients find what works for them
16 Jul 2018
Flash glucose monitoring: how to access ‘life-changing’ diabetes technology
Sensor removes need for regular finger-prick testing, but is not available universally on NHS
12 Jul 2018
Commitment to carers award: A haven for carers of mental health service users
Winning team combines clinical expertise with lived experience to create a supportive space
05 Jul 2018
Using simple fixes to help patients access the best care
Healthcare Assistant Award winner gives a voice to people with learning disabilities
05 Jul 2018
Special Recognition: An award for a mental health champion
Mark Field has been honoured with the RCNi Nurse Awards’ first-ever Special Recognition Award
05 Jul 2018
Renal unit team wins Patient's Choice category at RCNi Nurse Awards...
Nurses who topped public vote praised as 'absolutely excellent but so humble'...
05 Jul 2018
RCN Nurse of the Year 2018 Angela Hall: an innovator who has transformed arrhythmia care
Her impressive projects have slashed waiting times for patients with heart rhythm disorders
05 Jul 2018
My experience as a mental health service user is invaluable to my role
Naz Islam is part of our Commitment to Carers winning team in the RCNi Nurse Awards 2018
05 Jul 2018
NHS at 70: What does the future hold?
Issues such as Brexit and social care will affect the fitness of the NHS
03 Jul 2018
Biggest challenge has been wanting to do more, says outgoing chief nurse
Jane Cummings hopes her legacy will be a more ‘balanced’ image of nursing
03 Jul 2018
From graduation to revalidation: my first three years as a nurse
Lauren Philpott’s new book reveals the highs and lows of starting out in nursing
29 Jun 2018
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Why nursing students leave: causes and remedies for attrition revealed
The long-awaited RePAIR report recommends changes to funding and placement allocation
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