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Genomics and cancer treatment: new events will showcase developments
The government hopes genome sequencing technology will improve the treatment of cancer
08 Mar 2019
Mature nursing students: more flexible study options needed to reverse falling numbers
Study finds many students need to work part-time and have family responsibilities
07 Mar 2019
We will listen to all our members – RCN head’s pledge to college reps
Acting chief executive said decision-making should be open to the whole membership
07 Mar 2019
Diabetes test’s accuracy in pinpointing disease type is improving patient outcomes
Study reveals treatment benefits of C-peptide test – and it’s cheap too
07 Mar 2019
Diabetes: new tool can help nurses talk to patients about type 2 remission
Blood glucose returning to a healthy range can be achieved by weight management
07 Mar 2019
Nurse apprenticeships: we’re being priced out of them, say employers
NHS Employers and RCN react as ministers say they won’t ease financial burden of backfill
05 Mar 2019
Social care coalition demands action on 'perilous state' of services
Health for Care coalition has written to the PM setting out basis for a sustainable system
05 Mar 2019
Time for CPD: nurses in Scotland could be the first in the UK to win a legal guarantee
New safe staffing law could protect time out for continuing professional development
04 Mar 2019
New 10.8% Jersey pay offer may avert nursing strike
Proposed deal ensures pay parity with other healthcare professionals by 2020
01 Mar 2019
One third of young people have experienced trauma, says study
There is a lack of professional help for children with mental health problems
01 Mar 2019
NHS staff survey: nurses bear the brunt of short-staffing, violent assaults and bullying
Survey points to unhappiness over pay and working hours – but enthusiasm remains high
27 Feb 2019
Campaign challenges employers to give leadership training to 20,000 nurses and midwives
Initiative wants staff to benefit by 2020 – designated Year of the Nurse
27 Feb 2019
Nurse spared jail after stealing more than £25,000 from a former employer
Sarah Merry took advantage of a payroll error after leaving Cwm Taf University Health Board
26 Feb 2019
Claims of surge in male nursing applicants ‘ignore overall decline’
NHS England credits recruitment campaign, but others say numbers are ‘not even close to 2016’
26 Feb 2019
Trust enables patients to access online health records from home
System gives patients more control over their healthcare, says Southampton trust
25 Feb 2019
District nurse apprenticeships win key backing
Employer-funded education model is ‘clear recognition of the highly skilled role’
25 Feb 2019
RCN congress 2019: fringe events include care of LGBTQ+ patients, social care and pay
Agenda also explores health challenges posed by large crowds, and staff support post-Grenfell
25 Feb 2019
Nurses’ leader goes on hunger strike over pay progression row
Union president’s protest at legal move against striking nurses in Portugal
22 Feb 2019