Erin Dean
Chief nurse’s BME advisory group needs new chair
Opportunity for senior professional to influence chief nursing officer’s work on race equality and inclusion in England.
EXCLUSIVE: surge in number of NHS staff applying to retire
The number of NHS staff applying for retirement has surged by 25% over the past four years,...
Board game helps hone new nurses’ skills
New nurses and students are learning about management skills thanks to a board game featuring a miniature ward.
Resource update: cultural competency
Read our guide to a new e-learning tool which helps health professionals understand the issues around culture and health.
What to consider if you are thinking of working abroad
Working abroad can offer exciting oportunities for nurses, but do your research and plan your move carefully, writes Erin Dean.
New year will bring new routes into nursing
Nursing degree apprentices, and nursing associates, will change the landscape of the profession.
NHS England launches trial of PrEP HIV treatment after court ruling
Sexual health campaigners have welcomed a major trial of HIV prevention medication for 10,000 people at risk of the condition.
Four out of five nurses struck off NMC register last year were over the age of 40, report reveals
Four out of five nurses struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) register last year were over the age of 40.
Too many BME nurses – and men – being referred to the NMC, report reveals
Disproportionate numbers of nurses from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds are referred to fitness to practise proceedings, according to new data from the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
‘Significant’ concerns about morale and work pressures on prison nurses in Scotland
RCN Scotland study shows a rise in sickness absence reported by staff.
New drive to help nurses move into NHS management
More nurses and doctors will be encouraged to run hospitals, health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced.
Second wave of test sites for nursing associate scheme revealed
The second wave of sites for training the next cohort of nursing associates has been announced after employers showed ‘real appetite’ for the role.
Only half of stroke services have enough nurses
Patients are missing out on the best possible care due to a critical shortage of nurses and consultants, experts from a national audit programme have concluded.
Nurses reminded of dangers of cold weather
PHE warns of risk to vulnerable
Four out of five diabetes specialist nurses say workload is affecting patient safety
Diabetes specialist nurses teams are reaching ‘breaking point’, according to charity Diabetes UK.
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of nurses considered leaving UK to work overseas in past five years
Thousands of nurses have considered leaving UK to work overseas over the last five years,...
Nurse-led teams caring for children at home
The increase in hospital at home services for children is creating opportunities for nurses to have more autonomy.
Contribution of Caribbean and African nurses celebrated in new documentary
New BBC4 documentary tells the story of the thousands of women from the Caribbean and Africa...