A striking nurse’s shift diary lays bare the reality of working in today’s NHS
On the eve of a historic walk-out, one nurse describes a typical working day
17 Dec 2019
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Registered nurse numbers are on the rise – but retirement looms for many
Number of nurses approaching retirement age is growing quicker than the number of under-30s
17 Dec 2019
Former heroin addict tells what inspired her to become a nurse
Joanne Hill praises nurse who cared for her and ‘really made an impact on my life’
16 Dec 2019
RCN vows to hold Conservatives to account over campaign pledges for nurses
Newly-elected Conservatives urged to tackle nursing shortages and release funds for students
13 Dec 2019
Differing medical record systems between NHS trusts ‘risk the safety of patients’
Study in England reveals 21 systems that fail to share information effectively
12 Dec 2019
2020 Year of the Nurse and Midwife ‘our chance to jump-start a new way to see nursing’
International Council of Nurses reveals how it will promote the profession
12 Dec 2019
Award-winning app slashes nursing student dropout rate
University’s scheme helps tutors identify placement issues at an early stage
11 Dec 2019
‘Ministers must scrap cruel healthcare surcharge overseas nurses are forced to pay’
RCN urges next UK government to promise an end to the immigration health surcharge for nurses
11 Dec 2019
Perceptions of nursing: survey paints ‘reductive picture of what the job entails’
Three in five respondents would not consider a career in profession
09 Dec 2019
Emergency waiting times: official figures grossly underestimate reality – college
Truth about ED delays is masked by NHS England’s counting method, claims RCEM
09 Dec 2019
Norovirus: stricken nurses urged to stay at home until 48 hours after symptoms pass
Winter vomiting bug causes spike in NHS bed closures as hospitals work to contain its spread
06 Dec 2019
Bed-blocking cost the NHS £587m since last election, charity warns
Age UK blames lack of social care and calls on next government to increase funding
05 Dec 2019
Parties’ migration policies could worsen dire nurse shortages, think tank warns
Nuffield Trust says figures highlight reliance on health and social care staff born outside...
04 Dec 2019
Health visitor numbers lowest ever, says Labour Party
Analysis of NHS data reveals decline in health visitor numbers in England
04 Dec 2019
School nurse wins Cavell Star Award for modernising service
Health and well-being service praised for being innovative and responsive
04 Dec 2019
Nurses begin industrial action over NHS pay in Northern Ireland
RCN members work to rule, but their protest is scheduled to escalate to full strike
03 Dec 2019
Nursing associates could fill nurse vacancies in England, leaked document suggests
Text from forthcoming NHS People Plan reveals strategy to recruit 10,000 nursing associates
03 Dec 2019
Nursing student numbers in England still ‘nowhere near’ level required – RCN
UCAS figures show rise since last year, but college calls for more investment
28 Nov 2019