NMC faces backlash after failing to review health and criminal declarations for 18,000+ registrants
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In a congress debate, members heard that universities were closing programmes and nurses leaving without being replaced
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Congress backs call to lobby government to reverse ‘short-sighted’ funding cuts in England
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We couldn’t press for a bigger pay rise as nurses are unlikely to strike – Josie Irwin
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Congress gasps as Kenyan nurse recalls how abusive patient questioned her ability
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Speakers say they would rather promote nursing to everyone, regardless of gender
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RCN survey of 600 nurses uncovers understaffing, job freezes and inadequate training, with staff forced to turn people away from sexual health clinics
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Child refugees deserve safe haven in the UK, congress speakers say
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RCN urged to campaign for more accessible public toilets, as many have closed due to funding cuts
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Kenyan nurse Evaline Omondi explained how the fee had affected her family
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'Now is the right time to leave', says Nursing and Midwifery Council chief executive Jackie Smith
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Transfers of NHS staff to private companies to save costs condemned by congress speakers
Use of staff to cover nurse shortages cost NHS £1.46 billion last year, says Open University
Those against offer branded ‘deluded’, while some in favour bullied on social media, congress hears
Mixed views on whether nurses should agree to work in clinical areas outside their usual skill set sparked an impassioned debate at congress
The RCN presented fellowships, its top honour, to four outstanding nurses at congress for exceptional commitment to nursing and improving healthcare
RCN congress calls for urgent action on recruitment and retention, agreeing the profession stands at a precipice
Patients could be harmed if the pay offer is not extended beyond the NHS into primary and social care, the RCN says
