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Preceptorship now on national agenda, says NHS leader
Preceptorship has successfully been moved onto the national agenda, according to a nurse leader at NHS England. Winnie George, who…
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More and more nurses applying to leave England for ‘better pay’
A rising number of nurses in England are planning to leave the country to work overseas, new figures suggest. Data…
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NHS introduces paid leave for staff who miscarry
A scheme which offers NHS staff who miscarry, as well as their partners, additional paid leave has been rolled out…
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Digital nurses needed in all care settings, says England’s CNIO
Digital nurse leaders must exist “in all places of care”, including outside of hospital, the interim chief nursing officer for…
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Nurses urged to renew focus on patient nutrition and hydration
Promoting good nutrition and hydration for patients is the responsibility of all NHS workers, regardless of profession, a nurse leading…
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‘Gaps’ in preventative care for people with learning disabilities
Urgent action is needed to improve preventative healthcare for people with learning disabilities by reforming annual health checks and boosting…
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Fake Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patients, Arrested
Medical assistant Ramon Garcia is accused of performing inappropriate sexual exams and hitting on patients while posing as a nurse…
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Bedfordshire HCAs strike to demand changes to pay
Nursing staff at an East of England NHS trust have walked out on strike this week, as a national Unison…
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9 Ways to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates
“The cost of readmissions to the healthcare system is substantial, accounting for an estimated $17.4 billion in spending annually by…
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England’s chief nurse renews preceptorship commitment
The chief nursing officer (CNO) for England has given her ongoing commitment to preceptorship for newly registered nurses and midwives,…
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