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First wave of qualified nursing associates expected to fall far short of target number
Uptake of training programmes has been lower than ministers predicted
17 Jan 2019
Nursing apprentice features in campaign to promote on-the-job training
Sarah Eley wanted to do something ‘fulfilling and worthwhile’ after 30 years of office work
17 Jan 2019
Schoolgirl impresses Duke and Duchess with ambition to become a mental health nurse
Prince Harry tells Maddison Ormond-Donnelly ‘you’ll be so proud of yourself’
16 Jan 2019
Race discrimination complaints rise in NHS England
Reports from BME staff of discrimination, harassment and bullying were up last year
16 Jan 2019
Postpone Brexit for the sake of our health and social care systems, unions tell PM
RCN calls for a People's Vote, Unison warns of dire consequences if UK crashes out of EU
16 Jan 2019
New CPD guidance is welcome in light of budget cuts, RCN says
Five principles aim to ‘develop knowledge, skills and competencies’ of staff
15 Jan 2019
Jobs guarantees for new nurses would cut agency spending – NHS England
But extent of nurse vacancies is tantamount to assured employment, says RCN
15 Jan 2019
Pay deal ‘may help make up lost ground’ on recruitment and retention
RCN urges pay review body to back ‘robust’ approach to workforce data
14 Jan 2019
New NMC chief executive: ‘I’m going to start by listening’
Education standards overhaul means Andrea Sutcliffe arrives at a key moment for nursing
14 Jan 2019
Have your say on gender inequality in nursing
Nursing Now survey looks at perceptions of the profession and barriers to leadership roles
11 Jan 2019
Nurse-led dementia research team receives £4.7m to examine end of life care services
Joint lead of study says aim is to enhance person-centred care of people with dementia
11 Jan 2019
Jersey nurses’ pay dispute: RCN members move one step closer to industrial action ballot
Resolve of island’s nurses hardens after rejecting government's ‘final’ offer
11 Jan 2019
Health surcharge bill for overseas nurses in London will near £4 million in 2019
RCN says doubling of fee for using NHS services will deter potential recruits
10 Jan 2019
Nurses among staff suspended at young people’s mental health unit
Trust investigates concerns about techniques used for moving patients at Middlesbrough centre
10 Jan 2019
Nurses in Ireland to take 24-hour strike action
Union warns of more to come if pay and staffing concerns remain unresolved
09 Jan 2019
Job flexibility is key to recruiting and retaining nurses, says NHS Employers
NHS cannot improve care if it fails to keep its staff, employers tell pay review body
09 Jan 2019
Jersey nurses to consider next steps after rejecting ‘final’ pay offer
RCN says members demand pay parity with allied health professional colleagues
08 Jan 2019
Nurse researchers will investigate mental health impact of Brexit
Study will examine effects of ‘high level of uncertainty’ among EU nationals in Scotland
08 Jan 2019