Training and knowledge in transgender issues being left to chance
Just 13% of nurses feel prepared to meet the needs of their transgender patients, according...
12 Oct 2016
Analysis
Exclusive: Half of nursing directors in England, Scotland and Wales in post for less...
More than half of all directors of nursing in England, Scotland and Wales have been in post...
06 Oct 2016
Does new NMC rule protect reputations or is it a ‘mockery of transparency’?
Allegations against nurses and midwives will no longer be available for public scrutiny...
05 Oct 2016
FGM remains a hidden crime, say MPs
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a hidden crime and a ‘national scandal’, MPs warned...
22 Sep 2016
Toxic race equality climate persists in the NHS, RCN warns
Short-term initiatives 'fail to deal' with discrimination against black and minority ethnic...
31 Aug 2016
Emergency in emergency care?
The RCN and Department of Health are among those to respond to Commons Health Committee...
23 Aug 2016
Worries remain over future of specialist nurse courses
Some fear training could fall short if undergraduate specialists are weakened by changes...
18 Aug 2016
Our survey reveals noise still a problem on wards
Find out how nurses are tackling the problem
10 Aug 2016
Momentum building over possible tax rebates for nurses
Momentum is starting to build among nurses to claim back significant tax and national...
03 Aug 2016
What now for nurses and the NHS?
New prime minister means new perspective on nursing issues
20 Jul 2016
Housing crisis puts nurses' health at risk...
The surge in house prices and lack of affordable rented accommodation mean staff are making...
13 Jul 2016
Fitness to practise hearings
Action is promised by regulator after a Nursing Standard investigation reveals nurses...
12 Jul 2016
Nursing ratios: call for unity on safe staffing
Now that Scotland is following Wales’ lead with a pledge to legislate on safe staffing, what...
05 Jul 2016
What does Brexit mean for nursing and our EU staff?
The UK is entering ‘uncharted territory’ after voting to leave the European Union. But what...
28 Jun 2016
Opposition to bursaries rises
Nurses and healthcare bodies speak out as consultation draws to a close
23 Jun 2016