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Trusts are taking legal action in a bid to put an end to violent attacks on NHS staff
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28 Sep 2018
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Welcome to an amazing career
It’s a time of year when nurses are starting their careers, and they deserve encouragement
03 Sep 2018
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A new editor, a new format, but the same high standards
Nursing Standard’s new editor Lynn Eaton invites readers to help shape the news
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RCN Nurse of the Year 2018 does the profession proud
Angela Hall’s innovative work has transformed the care of people with heart conditions
05 Jul 2018
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25 May 2018
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Enhanced websites and a new app accompany the launch of our new, monthly Nursing Standard,...
26 Mar 2018
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The rules on appropriate and professional use of social media should give nurses the scope...
20 Mar 2018
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Nurses’ annual leave is more important than ever
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13 Mar 2018
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Culture change is not the only way to address mistakes in the NHS
Nurses want to be open about mistakes, but are sometimes afraid to be, as Jeremy Hunt...
06 Mar 2018
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Let’s build an unstoppable alliance to ensure Nursing Now succeeds
The global campaign, led by the WHO and backed by the Duchess of Cambridge, begins its three...
27 Feb 2018
UK still refuses to address the scandal of people dying without dignity
Too many people die a painful or undignified death because there is insufficient funding to...
21 Feb 2018
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This week we begin a series of articles aimed at helping nurses to improve their digital...
12 Feb 2018
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Falling nursing degree applicant numbers show folly of bursary and fees changes
The number of applicants for courses starting in 2018 across the UK is down by a third since...
06 Feb 2018
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