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Nurse struck off for signing off her own competencies when newly registered
NMC fitness to practise panel heard Rose Stark’s supervisor denied signatures were hers
20 Nov 2024
NMC gets fourth chief exec in eight months – but will he make fitness to practise fair?
Beleaguered regulator’s next boss urged to work with unions to transform FtP performance
19 Nov 2024
Long-awaited national nurse uniform roll-out to start by new year
‘Pathfinder’ trusts will launch England’s standardised NHS uniforms in the coming weeks
18 Nov 2024
Nurse identity fraud: NMC investigates stolen identity cases
NMC warns employers to be vigilant after non-nurses use others’ details to secure jobs
14 Nov 2024
Agency staff ban: ‘NHS has to get a grip’ on eye-watering spend
Health secretary will outline proposal to ban agency spend for band 2 and 3 posts
12 Nov 2024
Trainee nurse wins tribunal case after patient claimed he made her pregnant
Trust’s argument that she left for career as social media influencer is rejected
11 Nov 2024
‘I owe £82,000: how are tuition fee increases going to help?’
Heavily in debt nurse warns fees hike could ramp up recruitment and retention crisis
05 Nov 2024
More nurses reject NHS pay award: what happens next?
Nursing staff in Wales have voted to reject the 5.5% pay award on offer for 2024-25
04 Nov 2024
Struck off: nurse whose basic care failures left vulnerable patient in near-death state
Mental health nurse neglected to take action to protect service user
31 Oct 2024
Our poll reveals nurses want pay rise like junior doctors, as NHS gets budget boost
Nursing Standard poll shows majority support demands for 22% rise and reject current award
30 Oct 2024
Nurse graduates: anger over NMC practice hours debacle
Regulator says many did not complete placement hours required over two years after graduating
29 Oct 2024
False job titles: trusts gave nurse badges to unregistered international recruits
Overseas recruits at six trusts wore ‘staff nurse’ badges before passing competency tests
28 Oct 2024
The clocks go back and many night staff will see no extra pay for working added hour
Safety issues of the long night shift that marks the end of British Summer Time
24 Oct 2024
Nurse failed to complete records for 77 patients, FtP panel hears
Locum general practice nurse was referred to NMC after audit of her records identified gaps
23 Oct 2024
‘Uber’ style scores and free housing for single nurses: public has say on NHS changes
Consultation suggestions include free training, Uber-like scoring and mandated study time
22 Oct 2024
Band 7, 8 and 9 nursing job profile review: have your say
Consultation begins on proposed changes to more accurately reflect skills and training
17 Oct 2024
Are two people necessary to move and handle patients?
A new report questions health and safety practice and advocates single-handed care
16 Oct 2024
NHS pension scheme: ready reckoner tool will help you track your annual allowance
New tool is designed to help members understand their pension and potential liability
14 Oct 2024