Nurse research: ‘let’s make it a normal part of our role’
Nurses’ employers should give them time for research, Nightingale2020 conference told
28 Oct 2020
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Nursing groups join free school meals campaign
RCN and others urge government to reverse decision over free meals during holidays
27 Oct 2020
COVID-19: no immunisation for NHS staff until vaccine proven safe and effective
Government will not proceed until trials are verified, despite reports of programme this year
27 Oct 2020
Daughter of nurse who died with COVID-19 pays tribute to her dedication
Emma Vianzon was an ‘inspiration who was always caring for others’
27 Oct 2020
Nurse strike: docked pay still not reimbursed
Northern Ireland nurses still waiting for wages to be repaid after pay parity strike action
26 Oct 2020
COVID-19: survey finds nursing staff divided on whether to have flu jab
Some say patient safety comes first, others fear bad reaction to vaccine
26 Oct 2020
Next RCN deputy president announced
Tracey Budding urges college members to unite around campaign for better nurse pay
23 Oct 2020
District nurse specialist practitioner course numbers up
Rise in community nursing programme numbers reflects demand for advanced skills, says QNI
23 Oct 2020
Adult social care nurses: the shrinking workforce in need of a long-term strategy
Care home jobs for nurses continue to decline as ministers are urged to invest and plan
22 Oct 2020
Nurse pay: Unison to ballot NHS members on industrial action after breakdown in talks
Unison Scotland's pay up now campaign is calling for three-year deal to be renegotiated
21 Oct 2020
Mural celebrates diversity and the public’s gratitude to NHS workers
Artwork in East London highlights ‘a shared joy in creativity and community’
21 Oct 2020
COVID-19: rapid mental health support for nurses as NHS pledges £15m in extra funds
ICU nurses among staff to benefit in move to combat psychological harm caused by pandemic
20 Oct 2020
Fitness to practise: employers more likely to refer black nurses than white counterparts
NMC to undertake further research to understand why – and make positive changes
20 Oct 2020
Nurses sharing knowledge: global venture to develop clinical skills and improve care
IGNITE programme will support nurses to meet WHO sustainable development goals
19 Oct 2020
Childhood cancer study may help nurses to ‘act earlier and save lives’
Research will explore links between time to diagnosis and outcomes
19 Oct 2020
White Rose Appeal aims to raise £100k for nurses and midwives
Appeal goods are available via Florence Nightingale Foundation and proceeds support staff
19 Oct 2020
Don’t leave nurses out of pocket due to extended school break, warns Unison
Some staff may experience financial loss as Northern Ireland extends school half-term
19 Oct 2020
Adult social care: RCN says new report is a ‘wake-up call’ to invest in nursing
Care Quality Commission report's findings highlight need for more staff now, says college
16 Oct 2020
