The tool that aims to help nurses use social media professionally
Online behaviour doesn’t always reflect nurses’ knowledge of the issue, says OU researcher
06 Sep 2019
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Practising mindfulness at work can cut nurses’ stress
Nurse researcher tells RCN event a training programme has also improved ‘mental focus’
05 Sep 2019
Scheme to develop nurses’ clinical and academic skills improves job satisfaction
Programme also creates leadership and research pathway for band 5 nurses
04 Sep 2019
Who’s standing in the RCN council elections in your region?
Outgoing council chair urges members to ensure their voice is heard as voting opens
02 Sep 2019
Pay nurses more to stabilise social care, charity says
Struggling sector needs to be able to recruit staff – the Health Foundation
30 Aug 2019
No-deal Brexit will put patients’ lives at risk, health unions warn ministers
RCN and Unison among unions urging government to protect medicines supply and NHS workforce
29 Aug 2019
Community nurse leader scholarship honours memory of nurse who died age 31
Programme is ‘ideal’ tribute to the dedication of Hertfordshire nurse Anna Carey
28 Aug 2019
Awards to showcase best practice in continence care for young people to adult services
Paediatric Continence Forum Awards seek to promote excellence in bladder and bowel services
27 Aug 2019
Low morale among community nurses in Wales – report
Nurses say they feel ‘invisible’ and under-resourced in terms of technology and staff
22 Aug 2019
School nurse numbers in UK fall by 30% since 2010
They may be the first person that vulnerable pupils turn to for help, says RCN
22 Aug 2019
The board game that helps you identify domestic violence and abuse
Nurse lecturer’s learning tool aims to get healthcare staff talking about how they can help
20 Aug 2019
Measles is back: UK loses its measles-free status as MMR coverage declines
GPs will be urged to promote 'catch-up' vaccination to boost uptake levels
19 Aug 2019
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