Editorial

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Nurse moving to pay that reflects her true worth

This is a once-in-a-generation chance of a salary structure that is fair to the profession

29 Apr 2026
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National Children’s Nurses’ Day on 30 June, organised by the Association of British Paediatric Nurses, is an annual day dedicated solely to the profession Picture: iStock

Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

22 Apr 2026
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Fairer nursing pay: nurse illustrated on upward upward arrows heading skywards
Given disgust at the 2026-27 pay award, it’s clear there’s still a way to go
24 Feb 2026
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Nurse led-innovation: nurse holds light bulb with dots joined by lines illustrated as emanating from it
Here’s yet more evidence that enabling nurses benefits patients – and the bottom line
28 Jan 2026
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Nurse role upgrades: nurse illustrated climbing up the Agenda for Change bands, from 5 to 6
What nurses in the NHS need is a fully funded and efficient job evaluation process
18 Dec 2025
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Illustration of a nurse walking a tight rope, shown as an ECG reading
Why the plight of staff in one unit is sadly all too relatable for so many 
26 Nov 2025
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NMC registration fee rise: £10 and £20 notes fanned out
It’s no surprise that this ill-timed proposal has been met with fury in the profession
30 Oct 2025
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Parking permits for nurses: penalty notice stuck to car windscreen
As one council bows to pressure and exempts nurses from fines, let’s see others follow suit
24 Sep 2025
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Senior nurse cuts: nurses stand in a line, divided by scissors wielded by a man in a suit, denoting budget cuts
Plan to cut senior leadership posts is a false and dangerous economy 
25 Aug 2025
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Nurses’ advanced skills must be recognised in AfC pay scales
25 Jul 2025
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Nurses’ pay and pension worries: concerned nurse sits at desk, head in hand as he read documents that could be bills or bank statements
We’re here to listen: here’s how RCNi responds to your needs
24 Jun 2025
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NHS pay inequality: weighing scales with pound coins on each side
Pay review process needs an overhaul because the status quo short-changes nursing staff
27 May 2025
We need to see urgent action on recruitment freezes and plans to suppress bank nurse pay
29 Apr 2025
Incident reporting requires managers to be open to learning, not to blaming
26 Mar 2025
Registered status must not be devalued, because it exists to promote patients’ safety
26 Feb 2025
Weaponisation of fitness to practise referrals is costing the profession its bravest voices
29 Jan 2025
Keep shining a light on what you do, and why you deserve so much better
20 Dec 2024
Unions call on ministers to meet them face-to-face, and end ‘outdated’ review body process
28 Nov 2024

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