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Nurse experiencing low morale

Nurses say they feel ‘invisible’ and under-resourced in terms of technology and staff

22 Aug 2019
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School nurse with a pupil

They may be the first person that vulnerable pupils turn to for help, says RCN

22 Aug 2019
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Board game aims to stimulate nurses to identify and discuss domestic violence and abuse

Nurse lecturer’s learning tool aims to get healthcare staff talking about how they can help

20 Aug 2019
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Emergency nurse practitioner Rhiannon Pritchard and emergency department matron Lyn Roberts

Emergency nurse practitioner at Betsi Cadwaladr health board helped set up essential service

19 Aug 2019
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Nurse's hands seen preparing vaccine for child. MMR uptake is down, and measles cases in UK going up

GPs will be urged to promote 'catch-up' vaccination to boost uptake levels

19 Aug 2019
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Illustration of a door allowing access to the UK, with a world map in the background

Think tank’s suggested minimum salary threshold sparks nurse recruitment concerns

16 Aug 2019
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Picture shows ward manager Donna St John (left) and staff nurse Pip Page-Davies (right) with Hazel Carter, a patient who uses one of the drainage bag covers made by Ms Page-Davies and other nurses.
Drainage bag covers help maintain patient dignity
15 Aug 2019
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Ambulance speeding through street

But half of respondents said they found it difficult to secure an appointment with their GP

14 Aug 2019
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Woman with a hangover

Alcohol charity says a climate of openness and support is vital 

13 Aug 2019
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Bandaging as part of wound care for a leg ulcer

Researchers developing microsensor to monitor wound healing from within a bandage

12 Aug 2019
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Leighton Hospital, where nurses’ shift patterns will be changed from October

RCN says trust’s ‘flawed proposal’ will mean staff work more shifts with fewer paid breaks

09 Aug 2019
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Old person in bed

The technology monitors thermal outline of patients in bed 

09 Aug 2019

While nurses struggle to pay into scheme, ministers plan to ease rules for NHS high earners

08 Aug 2019

Tell us which factors affect you most during your shift

08 Aug 2019

RCN welcomes hike but says this must be backed up by increased mentoring

07 Aug 2019

Sister Marilyn Padget receives outstanding contribution award from trust 

07 Aug 2019

Initiative at children’s hospital also benefits the environment

06 Aug 2019

Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s #10KForNurses challenge will help support colleagues in need

05 Aug 2019

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