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RCN publishes new independent sector employment standards
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has published new employment standards for the independent health and social care sectors. The…
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New Orleans Nurses Set to Strike at UMC
Nurses at University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans have announced their intention to hold a one-day strike on October…
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New plan for reducing NHS reliance on single-use
The government has launched a new plan to phase out single-use medical items in the UK’s health services by 2045.…
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Petition urges NMC to prioritise mental health during FtP
A new petition has urged the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to prioritise mental health support for nurses going through…
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20% Drop in COVID-19 Medicare Patient Deaths Linked To Better Nurse Workplaces (Study)
A groundbreaking study from the Penn Nursing Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), published in INQUIRY, uncovered a…
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Consultation launched on revisions to senior nursing job profiles
A consultation has been launched on draft changes to the national NHS job profiles for senior nursing and midwifery roles.…
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Manchester mental health staff strike over ‘unsafe’ staffing
Nurses are among a group of mental health workers in Manchester who are striking today over “unsafe” staffing levels. Around…
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‘Cold’ Letby initially failed final student placement
Lucy Letby failed her final student placement because her assessor found her to be “cold” and lacking the attributes needed…
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IV Fluid Shortages Worsen Across U.S.
The healthcare industry is grappling with a severe shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids. This shortage, primarily triggered by Hurricane Helene’s…
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NHS gives nurses option to anonymously report sexual misconduct
A new tool for NHS staff in England to anonymously report sexual misconduct has been launched. As of today, trusts…
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