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RCN_rejoins_ICN

A campaign to persuade the RCN to rejoin a global federation of nurses has won the backing of 100 members of the profession.

18 Oct 2017
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Patients attending emergency medicine departments feel assured in the care nurses are giving, research from the Care Quality Commission reveals.

18 Oct 2017
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Jackie Smith

Consultation launch on nursing associate role to bridge gap between HCAs and registered nurses.

17 Oct 2017
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Theresa May
Prime minister said review will focus on ‘injustice and discrimination’ in system
17 Oct 2017
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A&E sign

The Department of Health strongly denies a claim that patients could be turned away from EDs if they have no referral.

16 Oct 2017
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Chocolate
NHS England wants healthier options for staff, patients and visitors
16 Oct 2017
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Elizabeth Iro

Cook Islands secretary of state for health Elizabeth Iro has been named the World Health Organization’s new chief nursing officer.

13 Oct 2017
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EU jigsaw
Unions urge government to secure EU staff rights
13 Oct 2017
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Cavell memorial

A commemoration of the life of nursing hero Edith Cavell has taken place in London.

12 Oct 2017
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Flu outbreak

Routine operations could 'cease for several months' if NHS hospitals have to deal with a major flu outbreak this winter, an expert has warned.

12 Oct 2017
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NHS pay rise

Ministers have been warned they will need to find additional funding for the NHS if staff are to receive pay rises above 1%.

11 Oct 2017
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Stop assaults

Nurses who have been assaulted while at work will lobby MPs next week to push for tougher sanctions for those who attack NHS staff.

11 Oct 2017
Health secretary made the announcement to MPs
10 Oct 2017

Six ‘platforms’ trainees are expected to reach on registration include accountability, health promotion, improving care and health promotion

10 Oct 2017

The NHS is straining at the seams as it juggles problems with staffing shortages, rising demand and increasing numbers of patients with preventable illnesses, health and care inspectors have said.

10 Oct 2017
Universities to get share of £4.9 million funding
06 Oct 2017

Proposals for England receive warm welcome.

05 Oct 2017

A trust with about 500 nursing vacancies has said it is considering filling some nursing roles with other staff, such as pharmacists or physiotherapists

05 Oct 2017

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