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Will the 'magic money tree' bear fruit for NHS nurses?

The new government shows little sign of addressing nursing concerns suc

13 Aug 2019
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Overprescribing

Shrewd and informed prescribing can contribute to the survival of the health service

23 Jul 2019
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Stressed
Nurses leaving their jobs is a huge preventable cost
16 Jul 2019
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woman looking at healthcare professional

Issues to consider when a patient’s capacity to give consent is intermittent 

27 Jun 2019
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nurse appears stressed as needy hands surround her

The interim plan’s promise must now be backed up by funding and action

11 Jun 2019
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football hits the back of the net

Nursing – like top-flight football – can’t afford to see foreign talent turned away

29 May 2019
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Whether England follows Wales or Scotland’s lead, there are other

20 May 2019
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Rising staffing levels are failing to keep up with growth in patient admissions
09 May 2019
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Staff rota

It may seem like a simple switch, but there’s usually more to it, advises Marc C

30 Apr 2019
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Inequalilty

Improving working conditions for women in nursing will strengthen the profession

23 Apr 2019
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training session

Money for training is too often seen as a soft target when cuts are being made

16 Apr 2019
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EpiPen

What you need to know about practising safely within the law, local policy and y

12 Apr 2019

Correct blood sampling procedure can eliminate delays caused by specimen rejection

03 Apr 2019

As vacancies rise, NHS England can buy time with international recruitment, says James Buchan

28 Mar 2019

Flexible employment contracts are on the rise elsewhere, but not much has changed in the NHS

18 Mar 2019
The argument that mandatory nurse staffing levels would create inflexibility rings hollow
05 Mar 2019

The new position is coolly regarded by some, but workforce demands mean its success is likely

27 Feb 2019

Here's why off-duty and uniform might not be a great look

11 Feb 2019

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