Move to save postgraduate bursary fails, but some students will be offered grants
One-off payments of £10,000 promised for students in less popular disciplines
10 May 2018
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Commons to debate future of bursary for postgraduate nursing students tonight
This evening Labour will put forward a motion to annul the scrapping of the postgraduate...
09 May 2018
Nurse staffing league table – why UK’s ranking is a ‘national embarrassment’
Study of 21 nations’ healthcare resources points to shortage of nurses in the UK
08 May 2018
Poor care, abuse blamed for deaths of 13 with learning disabilities
Thirteen people with learning disabilities died due to substandard care, neglect or abuse...
08 May 2018
RCN Jersey votes to accept 2.5% pay increase for 2017
Branch will campaign on disparity of nurses' and other healthcare professionals'...
04 May 2018
Nursing and Midwifery Council on course to become nursing associate regulator
Extension of NMC’s remit to include nursing associates now requires change in the law
01 May 2018
Multi-million pound training pledge to community nurses in Scotland
Scottish Government announces development programme for community nurses
01 May 2018
Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill moves one step closer to becoming law
Bill to impose harsher penalties for assaults and sexual violence against nurses progresses...
30 Apr 2018
Nurses' dirty and unsafe working conditions are disrupting patient care – Labour...
'Extent of pest infestations and crumbling NHS buildings are legacy of underinvestment'
27 Apr 2018
Children and young people missing out on vital care due to lack of community nurses
Audit reveals shortage of community children's nurses in acute general children’s services...
26 Apr 2018
MPs urge health service ombudsman to speed up investigations
Long-drawn-out ombudsman inquiries add to families’ trauma, MPs say
25 Apr 2018
Nursing home recruitment offer of a holiday and car proves popular
‘Golden hello’ at Scarborough nursing home appears to be paying off
25 Apr 2018
EU nurses’ uncertainty post-Brexit is driving many out of UK, says RCN
Figures from Nursing and Midwifery Council show 29% rise in number of EU nurses leaving...
25 Apr 2018
UK and Jamaica nurse exchange aims to provide mutual learning
Nurses in Jamaica and the UK will have the chance to swap places in a nurse exchange...
24 Apr 2018
'Give students in Wales long-term certainty over bursary'...
Royal College of Midwives appeals for lasting commitment to degree funding as minister...
23 Apr 2018
Cardiac rehabilitation programme is vital says senior nurse at British Heart Foundation
Nurse-led services to improve survival rates for patients with coronary heart disease...
23 Apr 2018
Game of Thrones star auctions a day on set for RCN charity
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke is offering one fan the chance to join her during filming in...
20 Apr 2018