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Photo of nurse Jimmy Cooper, still working as he approaches 80
Jimmy Cooper, who retired and then returned, says it helps him stay ‘fit and young’
03 Nov 2023
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Two nurses discuss a file that one of them is holding
Handovers are hugely varied, lack structure and are failing patients, says safety watchdog
02 Nov 2023
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National policy follows survey showing many nurses feel unable to discuss impact of symptoms
01 Nov 2023
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Photo of nursing student with nurse, illustrating story about student survey
Survey also finds many worried about their mental health, staff shortages and burnout
01 Nov 2023
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Nurse standing in a hospital room making notes on an electronic tablet
Unified approach in hospital, community and social care settings will free up nurses’ time
31 Oct 2023
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Nurse leans on wall looking dejected – as guidance aims to help NHS staff address workplace bullying
NQNs and students among those most at risk – but guidance aims to empower you
30 Oct 2023
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RCN chief nurse Nicola Ranger in House of Commons committee room while giving evidence to MPs
NHS must empower nurses to speak up and not feel they have to tolerate unwanted attention
27 Oct 2023
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Photo of a busy ward, illustrating story about rising NHS waiting lists
Health Foundation analysis prompts calls for urgent action after ‘decade of underinvestm
27 Oct 2023
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Photo of a clock surrounded by fallen leaves, illustrating a story about clocks going back in October
We asked Nursing Standard readers whether the extra hour on shift should mean extra pay
27 Oct 2023
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Nurses picket Northern General Hospital in Sheffield during RCN pay strike in 2022
Court bid to secure one-off bonus for nurses on AfC contracts not employed by NHS trusts
26 Oct 2023
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A medic standing at the bedside of an older patient checks a sepsis screening tool
Regular in-depth training could help nurses ensure warning signs are spotted
26 Oct 2023
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A young female care worker sitting on a chair and looking at her phone
Calls to helpline from care workers echo reported exploitation of overseas nurses
25 Oct 2023
Nurses use ‘retire-and-return’ option more than other retired staff groups
24 Oct 2023
Nurses’ leader calls for action to widen reach of legal nurse staffing mandate in Wales
24 Oct 2023
NHS trust’s advert for clinical nurse specialist role was labelled band 6 rather than band 7
23 Oct 2023
Near misses, medicine errors and unsafe incidents are rife says CQC’s annual report
20 Oct 2023
Culture and conduct at Countess of Chester Hospital to be examined by Thirlwall Inquiry
20 Oct 2023
The Laura Hyde Foundation welcomed the project, hoping it will fuel prevention measures
19 Oct 2023

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