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Proposed £36,000 salary threshold for migrants ‘should not apply to nurses’
Think tank’s suggested minimum salary threshold sparks nurse recruitment concerns
16 Aug 2019
80% of people think patients use emergency services unnecessarily, survey finds
But half of respondents said they found it difficult to secure an appointment with their GP
14 Aug 2019
Nearly 7,000 NHS staff sick days in England last year due to drug or alcohol misuse
Alcohol charity says a climate of openness and support is vital
13 Aug 2019
Wound repair smart sensor could help nurses assess patient healing
Researchers developing microsensor to monitor wound healing from within a bandage
12 Aug 2019
Nurses demand the NHS pension flexibility that’s been promised to consultants
While nurses struggle to pay into scheme, ministers plan to ease rules for NHS high earners
08 Aug 2019
Last chance to have your say in Nursing Standard’s well-being at work survey
Tell us which factors affect you most during your shift
08 Aug 2019
Rise in number of new nursing students in Scotland coincides with increase in bursary
RCN welcomes hike but says this must be backed up by increased mentoring
07 Aug 2019
Run, walk, swim or bake for nurse hardship fundraising campaign
Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s #10KForNurses challenge will help support colleagues in need
05 Aug 2019
General practice nursing: new website aims to boost recruitment to the specialty
The online resource also supports education and career development in the role
01 Aug 2019
Social care home provider enters into training partnership with RCN
Caring Homes Group to provide development for nurses that work in its homes
01 Aug 2019
Lyme disease may be three times more common than estimated, research suggests
UK study finds more people are treated for suspected cases than clinically confirmed
31 Jul 2019
RCN Northern Ireland to ballot members on industrial action over pay and staffing
College cites 2,600 unfilled nursing posts and 15% fall in pay over past eight years
30 Jul 2019
Human rights award winners put the spotlight on nursing
Dorcas Gwata and Yusrita Zolkefli praised for work with gang culture and professional ethics
29 Jul 2019
Prevent emergency admissions from care homes with dedicated primary care teams, says RCN
Around one in 12 emergency admissions to hospital is for a person living in a care home
26 Jul 2019
Nurse well-being at work survey: we want your views
Let us know what you think about breaks, staffing and work-related stress
26 Jul 2019
Disproportionate number of black African nurses face fitness to practise process
Questions over why NMC sees so many referrals that require no further action
25 Jul 2019
Wanted: resident nurses for small Scottish island
Isle of Raasay advertises for role that provides ‘a real shift in lifestyle’
25 Jul 2019
NHS reliant on unpaid overtime and goodwill of staff, review body says
Pay Review Body says staff will struggle to cope unless changes are made
23 Jul 2019