Editorial: Accentuate the positive for 2017
Few of us will forget the momentous events of 2016 – a remarkable year on so many fronts,...
12 Dec 2016
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Editorial: Research into imbalance in NMC referrals welcome
Early in 2017 the Nursing and Midwifery Council will reveal the findings of its research...
05 Dec 2016
Editorial: RCN centenary highlights all that unites nurses
Several hundred nurses from around the world gathered in London last week for an...
28 Nov 2016
Editorial: how will the education shake-up affect attrition target?
The government’s effort to tackle drop-out rates is laudable, but it comes as nurse...
21 Nov 2016
Editorial: cheating is never okay, but don’t be too quick to judge
Desperate circumstances may sometimes lead to desperate measures in cases of academic...
14 Nov 2016
Editorial: leadership support scheme a boost
A scheme will see deputy nurse directors offered additional mentoring and support by more...
07 Nov 2016
Nurses will benefit from NMC’s new approach to hearings
Overhauling procedure for fitness to practise cases will save money, says Graham Scott.
31 Oct 2016
Don’t penalise nurses for driving to work
NHS trusts must play fair when it comes to car parking charges, says Graham Scott
24 Oct 2016
Staff gossip could highlight urgent concerns
Impromptu conversations at the water cooler can be a useful barometer of morale
17 Oct 2016
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Let’s redress the balance with Nurse Awards
The annual RCNi Nurse Awards exist so that healthcare staff receive the recognition they...
10 Oct 2016
Should we drop our Black History Month special issue?
Nursing Standard editor Graham Scott asks if it's time to try a new approach to raising BME...
07 Oct 2016
Editorial: Unions' exasperation over pay is justified
Money released by chancellor must go to those keeping teh NHS running, says Graham Scott
03 Oct 2016
Editorial: Time for recognition where it’s due
An RCN project that will provide formal credentials for advanced nursing skills is a...
26 Sep 2016
Turnover of nurse directors remains worryingly high
Nursing Standard’s annual survey of nurse directors indicates unsettled leadership but...
19 Sep 2016
Editor Graham Scott warns nurses' voices must be heard
The debacle over student funding highlights nurses' lack of influence in the policy-...
09 Sep 2016
District nurses deserve better support to ensure safe care
Community nursing services are often forgotten in debates about safe staffing levels.
05 Sep 2016
Action needed now to prevent public health crisis
Cuts in health visitor and school nurse numbers do not make sense
30 Aug 2016
Government must act now to prevent looming winter crisis
Ministers should heed warnings from nurses and prepare for the worst.
22 Aug 2016