New nursing leaders announced for NHS in England
Chief nursing officer Ruth May says senior team can ‘deliver on our commitments’
14 Mar 2019
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Northern Ireland pay rise leaves some nurses worse off
Increased pension contributions mean backdated award leads to lower take-home pay for some
14 Mar 2019
CPD funding: I promise budget cuts will be reversed, says head of NHS England
Simon Stevens tells chief nurse’s summit funding will be restored over next five years
13 Mar 2019
Joanne Bosanquet to become new Foundation of Nursing Studies chief executive
Chair of trustees says Ms Bosanquet will ‘bring exceptional dynamism to the role’
13 Mar 2019
Stephen Hawking’s long-time nurse is struck off by the NMC
Patricia Dowdy faced charges of dishonesty, care failings and lack of qualifications
12 Mar 2019
Night-shift nurses take practical (and quiet) steps to help patients sleep soundly
How trust's 'Shh' campaign empowers staff to promote restful sleep
12 Mar 2019
New sepsis guidance: nurses must escalate concerns earlier
NHS England calls for faster action – not just in the ED – but for in-patients too
12 Mar 2019
Falling investment in NHS infrastructure ‘puts quality of patient care at risk’
Health Foundation finds 21% reduction in capital funding in England in past eight years
11 Mar 2019
Male allies ‘part of the solution’ to gender imbalance in top NHS roles
Report says progress relies on men understanding and challenging the barriers women face
08 Mar 2019
Overseas nurses can continue coming to the UK – for now at least
Home Office extends temporary relaxation of visa rules for overseas nurses
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
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
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
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28 Feb 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
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