Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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As someone responsible for medicines management, what can I expect when the Care Quality Commission inspects my trust?
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the RCN – 100 years of influencing policy, driving forward practice, and giving a voice to o
A diagnosis of a mental illness is a sticky label that is difficult – sometimes impossible – to shake off.
Jane Bates is happy that ‘patient knows best’.
Kerry’s face lights up the minute I walk into the office.
The turn of the year is probably not the best time to be reminded that, if you are an NHS nurse, you have seen a pay cut of almost 10
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Last year was exceptional for the NMC and there are more exciting times to follow, says Janet Finch.
Christine Walker, editor of Nursing Children and Young People, looks back on the ICN's biennial conference in Seoul
I recently visited Cuckoo Lane Surgery in Hanwell, London – the only nurse-led general practice in England.
The prime minister recently announced up to £150 million of funding to create the UK’s first dementia research institute.
Nurses offer the gift of caring, says Jane Bates.
Did you switch in 2015? Gas, electricity, phone, bank?
A four-year-old patient has asked me whether Father Christmas exists. His parents say he believes in him but he has been told by other children on the ward that he doesn’t exist. What should I tell him?
Last week I heard the most fantastic news: the Mary Seacole statue appeal has reached its financial target and the statue of the inspirational 19th century nurse will be erected in the grounds of St Thomas’ Hospital by the spring of 2017.
I never thought I would describe former secretary of state for health Andrew Lansley as a public health promotion visionary. However, compared with the chancellor George Osborne, he is an advocate for public health.
Keep your eyes peeled, says Jane Bates.
When it comes to good deals, Mark is the master of one-upmanship. If you buy a litre of olive oil at half price, he will know a man virtually giving it away in ten litre drums. Sold out now, of course. If only you had mentioned it last week.
