A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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Every student cohort brings new life, talent and possibilities to the n
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To mark the start of Organ Donation Week 2017, specialist nurse in orga
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Women who misuse drugs increasingly likely to die young.
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Finding time to send an email while coping with a ward full of demandin
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The government’s pledge to fund an extra 10,000 training places is all w
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As the RCN reaffirms its commitment to helping nurses tackle domestic a
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Action on several fronts is required to boost the number of new recruit
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A footballer earns £537,000 a week while nurses go to food banks and do
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It isn’t enough to bombard the public and policymakers with statistics
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The awkward process of gaining feedback for revalidation is proving som
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Golden hellos may look attractive on the surface but a good old-fashion
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Plans to end the public health grant break a promise and cast doub
Female genital mutilation is a form of child abuse, often shrouded in secrecy. Talking about it is vital if we are to build trust and encourage women and girls to seek medical advice, says specialist FGM midwife Juliet Albert.
Government plans to create thousands of new mental health nursing posts are welcome but questions remain over where the extra staff and funding will come from, says mental health expert Ian Hulatt.
Nurses need to understand why women present for later abortions and be prepared to advocate for them, says the British Pregnancy Advisory Service’s Michael Nevill.
The vision of the 1978 Alma-Ata Declaration, which recognised that improved access to primary care is critical for achieving health for all, remains true but progress has faltered, says ICN director of nursing and health policy Howard Catton.
Coming back to the place where a loved one passed away can be hard for patients, and it is not always easy for staff either, says Jane Bates.
A five-year research project shows that open and honest communication with health professionals and better support for families are essential to young people with cancer, says Teenage Cancer Trust nurse consultant Sue Morgan.
