Fewer ED nurses linked to poorer patient outcomes
Emergency departments with fewer nurses are more likely to experience delays in patient care and have a higher rate of serious outcomes for patients, according to a new study. The post Fewer ED nurses...
View ArticleRCN outlines nurse pay demands for 2024-25
The Royal College of Nursing has demanded an above-inflation pay rise for nurses, and extra payments to support recruitment and retention, as part of a 2024-25 pay deal. The post RCN outlines nurse pay...
View ArticleNurse’s death sparks call for better tuberculosis education
A coroner has called for better protection for healthcare workers following the death of a nurse who contracted tuberculosis while volunteering at a London hospital. The post Nurse’s death sparks call...
View ArticleSpecialist nurses ‘could tackle wait lists’ in Northern Ireland
Developing specialist nursing roles could be one of several solutions to tackle Northern Ireland’s growing waiting lists, so long as sustainable funding is made available, the country’s health minister...
View Article‘Significant changes’ needed to Scottish health service
The NHS and its workforce are unable to meet the growing demand for health services in Scotland, according to the latest report from Audit Scotland. The post ‘Significant changes’ needed to Scottish...
View ArticleSenior Filipino nurse championing social care nursing
A leading Filipino nurse has expressed his pride at being appointed as a managing director for a care home group, describing social care as his “calling”. The post Senior Filipino nurse championing...
View ArticleNorthern Ireland nurses finally receive 2023-24 pay offer
A pay offer for Health and Social Care staff in Northern Ireland has been put forward, following negotiations between unions and the government there. The post Northern Ireland nurses finally receive...
View ArticleNew chief nurse at Birmingham mental health trust
An experienced nurse has been appointed as nursing director at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post New chief nurse at Birmingham mental health trust appeared first on...
View ArticleNurse striving to remove barriers for colour blind patients
Colour coding in hospitals creates barriers to accessing healthcare for colour blind people, a nurse working on an alternative has said. The post Nurse striving to remove barriers for colour blind...
View ArticleNMC updates guidance on abuse by nurses outside of work
The nursing regulator has updated its guidance on how it deals with concerns about registrants' behaviour outside of professional practice, including sexual misconduct, domestic abuse and...
View ArticleNurses given bodycams after surge in abuse from patients
A London NHS trust is giving its nurses body-worn cameras and asking the public to be kinder to its healthcare staff, after incidents of violence and abuse more than doubled over three years. The post...
View ArticleICU nurse leading national rehabilitation campaign
An intensive care nurse is leading a national campaign to ensure all patients can access rehabilitation services, regardless of where they live. The post ICU nurse leading national rehabilitation...
View ArticleInvestment in mental health hubs ‘must be one step of many’
Drop-in mental health services for children and young people are receiving additional government funding to ease the demand on the NHS. The post Investment in mental health hubs ‘must be one step of...
View ArticleRCN continues equality and diversity reforms
The Royal College of Nursing has announced plans for a new strategy to improve its equality, diversity and inclusion culture, as part of the recommendations from reports into the union. The post RCN...
View ArticleNurse-led scheme helping refugees gain NMC registration
A nurse-led programme in the north of England is advocating for and mentoring refugees, to support them to gain nursing registration and start working in the NHS. The post Nurse-led scheme helping...
View ArticleNurses have ‘central role’ in improving lung cancer care
Specialist nurses are key to better co-production with patients, a report into improving lung cancer care has said. The post Nurses have ‘central role’ in improving lung cancer care appeared first on...
View ArticleSpring budget: Hunt urged to forgive nurse student loans
A group of universities and the Royal College of Nursing have called on the government to fund nurse student loan forgiveness in its upcoming budget. The post Spring budget: Hunt urged to forgive nurse...
View Article‘Enhanced level’ nurses latest to be added to ARRS
General practice nurses working at an "enhanced level" are the latest to be added to the additional roles reimbursement scheme. The post ‘Enhanced level’ nurses latest to be added to ARRS appeared...
View ArticleExclusive: Scottish CNO reflects on legacy and challenges
The outgoing chief nursing officer for Scotland has spoken to Nursing Times about his proudest moments as CNO, the legacy that has been left for his successor and the challenges that lie ahead for...
View Article‘Stretched’: DHSC submits evidence for 2024-25 pay deal
The Department of Health and Social Care has said a 2024-25 pay deal for nurses and other NHS staff needs to be “fair but affordable”. The post ‘Stretched’: DHSC submits evidence for 2024-25 pay deal...
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