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Nurses ‘deserve more than a pat on the back’, ICN congress hears
Four-day conference focusing on challenges for nurses around the globe kicks off in Singapore
28 Jun 2019
Call for more guidance on how to deal with potentially fatal button battery cases
Health professionals ‘need better decision-making tools’ related to swallowed batteries
27 Jun 2019
Rare bacteria outbreak kills 12 people
NHS Mid Essex CCG says infection control measures are in place after 32 reported cases
26 Jun 2019
Council pledges to provide free parking for healthcare staff on home visits
Nursing organisations welcome ‘common-sense’ approach to community roles
24 Jun 2019
UK's first gambling addiction clinic for children set to open
It is estimated there are 55,000 children and young people with a gambling problem
24 Jun 2019
Nurses only able to afford a house in 3% of towns in the UK
Nurses are least able to afford a house in the UK compared with other key workers
21 Jun 2019
NHS staff reveal extent of sexual harassment they face at work
Nurses and colleagues put up with harassment, believing bosses won’t take action – Unison
20 Jun 2019
Flexible working in the NHS: we’ve got to make it happen, says chief executive
Simon Stevens tells NHS Confederation the nursing shortage is service’s biggest challenge
20 Jun 2019
Reflecting on practice can improve nurses’ well-being and enhance care, NMC says
Joint statement with other regulators gives advice on getting the most out of reflection
19 Jun 2019
One-year extension of nursing bursary isn’t enough, RCN tells ministers in Wales
College criticises Welsh government’s repeated short-term commitments to student funding
19 Jun 2019
Dear next prime minister: RCN members’ open letter to Conservative leadership candidates
Nurse activists’ bid to quiz Tory hopefuls on safe staffing, nurses’ pay, and student bursary
18 Jun 2019
More than half of prison staff exposed to psychoactive substances at work
Nurses and other staff falling ill after exposure to Spice and other drugs, survey finds
17 Jun 2019
Nursing director struck off NMC register for bullying and aggression
Hazel Dinnie ‘frightened her staff to the extent that they considered leaving their roles’
17 Jun 2019
Your guide to all the routes into nursing
Our interactive graphic shows the path for nursing apprentices, associates and degree options
17 Jun 2019
UK nurse to lead global campaign to find future nursing leaders and policy influencers
Health Education England’s chief nurse will take charge of the Nightingale Challenge
13 Jun 2019
HCA treated for serious burns after performing fire-eating act for charity
Fellow healthcare professionals rushed to her aid at the NHS’ Got Talent show in Winchester
12 Jun 2019
Nursing associates: more than 1,000 now registered with NMC
Health Education England hails the ‘significant milestone’ that ‘strengthens patient care’
11 Jun 2019
Nurse of the year award for nurse who made CAMHS more accessible to young ex-offenders
Service users now experience seamless transition to community CAMHS after leaving custody
11 Jun 2019