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Queen's Speech

College disappointed with government's legislative programme.

21 Jun 2017
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Stop smoking

A new toolkit has been created by Public Health England and the Royal Society for Public Health to help nurses, midwives and others record their impact on public health.

21 Jun 2017
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The RCN is encouraging more hospitals to explore animal therapy and will launch a nationwide protocol to support safety and best practice.

21 Jun 2017
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A leading UK nurse has received the Great Cross of Spanish Nursing for his efforts to promote the profession.

19 Jun 2017
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Helene Donnelly

Staff should put their case forward to be reviewed.

19 Jun 2017
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Queen's Nursing Institute chief executive Crystal Oldman among nurses recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. 

16 Jun 2017
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Smoking rates across the UK continue to fall, with a sharp decline since 2010 among younger people, figures show.

16 Jun 2017
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Stephen Dorrell at Confed17

Staff must be 'fairly rewarded for the commitments they make'.

14 Jun 2017
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Return to work

RCN says project announced for men’s health week will produce a manual so nursing staff can help patients stay in or return to work.

13 Jun 2017
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Four nurses will be heading to parliament when MPs resume their seats in the House of Commons following the surprise general election result that saw the Conservatives form a mi

12 Jun 2017
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Royal Stoke University Hospital

Staff helped evacuate patients during fire at Royal Stoke University Hospital. 

09 Jun 2017
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'The government has one last chance to scrap the cap,' Janet Davies has warned
09 Jun 2017

Following the terrorist attacks in Manchester and London, where one nurse died trying to save the lives of others, the RCN has issued guidance on how to respond to unexpected incidents and emergencies

07 Jun 2017

Nurses must collaborate more with other professions and have a broader understanding of their countries’ political systems, says new ICN president.

07 Jun 2017

Karen Roberts says she is thrilled to be taking up the post.

07 Jun 2017

Vacancies and spend on temporary staff continue to rise.

07 Jun 2017
Nursing students have their say ahead of polling day
07 Jun 2017

The voice of nursing must be heard, RCN general secretary Janet Davies has said in a her final blog post before the general election on Thursday.

06 Jun 2017

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