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Mentors could be replaced as part of ‘radical’ education overhaul
Nursing and Midwifery Council proposes use of supervisors and assessors.
26 May 2017
Have your say in safe staffing survey
More than 20,000 people have so far taken part in a survey which aims to show the reality of...
26 May 2017
NMC chief responds to concerns over language test review
Chief executive Jackie Smith says language requirements for international nurses may not...
26 May 2017
Nurse's pride at team's response to Manchester attack
Joe O'Brien helped care for the injured
25 May 2017
Majority of district nurses ‘work in teams with unfilled posts’
RCN forum survey finds 70% of its members work in community teams that have vacancies, and...
24 May 2017
Well-being advice issued for those affected by Manchester terror attack
Mental health advice and support for people affected by the Manchester terrorist attack has...
24 May 2017
SNP candidate apologises to nurse who spoke about ‘demoralising’ NHS
Nurse Claire Austin told SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to ‘come in to A&E and see what we’...
24 May 2017
RCN launches advanced nurse credentialing after successful pilot
New programme will boost careers of advanced practice nurses.
24 May 2017
More focus on mental health needed
Not enough priority is being given to mental health by flagship NHS vanguards, a new report...
24 May 2017
Nightingale award to recognise outstanding nurses
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has launched The Nightingale Nurse Award.
24 May 2017
Frances Hughes: Door is open for RCN to re-join International Council of Nurses
Chief executive of the International Council of Nurses says ‘the door is very much open’ for...
23 May 2017
NHS staff group goes viral with 'anyone but the Conservatives' video...
Online film viewed more than four million times.
23 May 2017
Queen leads tributes to staff caring for those injured in Manchester attack
RCN and prime minister join voices of support.
23 May 2017
Anger at 'cringeworthy' proposed ads for nurse recruitment campaign...
Nurses have expressed outrage at ‘outdated stereotypes' used in proposed adverts for a...
23 May 2017
Emergency staff praised in aftermath of Manchester attack
Emergency services have been working through the night in Manchester to assist in the...
23 May 2017
Tribunal rules dismissal of sister after complaints of religious fervour was fair
Nurse told patient he would have better chance of surviving cancer operation if he prayed,...
22 May 2017
Nurse ‘used Google Translate to get by on shift’ in Welsh nursing home
A nurse with ‘little understanding’ of English relied on Google Translate while working at a...
22 May 2017
NMC to ‘take stock’ of language tests for overseas nurses
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is to review tests to determine the language skills of...
22 May 2017