Analysis

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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a hidden crime and a ‘national scandal’, MPs warned earlier this month.
22 Sep 2016
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Vicky Smith
Kings Fund report shows quality under threat
06 Sep 2016
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White peaks

Short-term initiatives 'fail to deal' with discrimination against black and minority ethnic talent.

31 Aug 2016
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The RCN and Department of Health are among those to respond to Commons Health Committee inquiry into emergency care pressures.
23 Aug 2016
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Training nurses on children's ward
Some fear training could fall short if undergraduate specialists are weakened by changes proposed in the Shape of Caring Review.
18 Aug 2016
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Nurse Nicky Beecher
Find out how nurses are tackling the problem
10 Aug 2016
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HM tax letter
Momentum is starting to build among nurses to claim back significant tax and national insurance rebates from money they overpaid while training.
03 Aug 2016
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Kate Granger
A simple message of patient care and understanding
27 Jul 2016
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New cabinet
New prime minister means new perspective on nursing issues
20 Jul 2016
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House hunter

The surge in house prices and lack of affordable rented accommodation mean staff are making long journeys home after their shifts

13 Jul 2016
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Jemima Reynolds

Action is promised by regulator after a Nursing Standard investigation reveals nurses accused of misconduct can suffer a mental health crisis

12 Jul 2016
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Nicola Sturgeon

Now that Scotland is following Wales’ lead with a pledge to legislate on safe staffing, what will England do?

05 Jul 2016

The UK is entering ‘uncharted territory’ after voting to leave the European Union. But what are the implications for nurses? Here we look at the immediate issues facing the profession

28 Jun 2016
Nurses and healthcare bodies speak out as consultation draws to a close
23 Jun 2016
Stephanie Jones-Berry exclusively reports on the impact of debt on retention
20 Jun 2016

The financial plight of nursing students is expected to get even worse if bursaries are axed, unions warn

16 Jun 2016

Janet Davies expects her first RCN congress as general secretary to be a lively affair, with the debate on the future of student bursaries just one of the hot topics

13 Jun 2016

Healthcare staff admit they lack knowledge of how to refer patients on for help following domestic violence

08 Jun 2016

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