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Resilience, changing nursing roles and financial challenges will be discussed at an international conference of nurse academics

04 Apr 2018
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More than one third of NHS trusts have failed to sign up to a scheme to cut sales of sugary drinks in hospitals, new figures show

04 Apr 2018
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Midwives can help keep people who have experienced domestic abuse safe by ensuring they remain anonymous on the electoral roll  

03 Apr 2018
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Nursing and Midwifery Council approved the fee freeze when deciding on its budget for the coming financial year

03 Apr 2018
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Gender disparity
Gender gap in speed different sexes move bands
29 Mar 2018
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RCNi is to provide education and professional development for nurses working for a leading independent provider of health and behavioural care

29 Mar 2018
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The RCN is now backing an opt-out system for organ and tissue donation following a survey of members across the UK

28 Mar 2018
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Pay awards
Mixed reaction to three-year pay offer of 6.5%
22 Mar 2018
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Nurses in England are set to see minimum pay rises of 6.5%, rising to as much as 29%
21 Mar 2018
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Fitness to practice hearing

The Fitness to Practise process could be about to change, as new proposals from nursing regulator the Nursing and Midwifery Council are under consultatio

21 Mar 2018
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The RCN has welcomed clarification on the responsibilities of the newly renamed nursing assistant role in Northern Ireland, which follows a decision to r

16 Mar 2018
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RCN general secretary urges Student Loans Company not to recover overpayments

16 Mar 2018
The Prince of Wales praised the endless care of nurses at Buckingham Palace reception
15 Mar 2018
The famous physicist was a staunch NHS supporter
14 Mar 2018

The RCN has warned nurses risk losing their registration by sharing sensitive data on instant messaging (IM), while some IT experts are calling for NHS-specific apps to be created to help staff communicate better

14 Mar 2018
Chancellor urged to drop nurse annual leave 'offer'
13 Mar 2018

NHS managers are reminded of their responsibilities to ensure nursing staff can take breaks in new guidance from the RCN

13 Mar 2018

Changes to legislation mean nurses and midwives can provide supporting statements for people who fear registering using their name and address will jeopardise their safety

13 Mar 2018

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