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Competence in a new environment

Use your judgement when working in challenging, unfamiliar environments

15 Apr 2020
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Illustration of a man holding an umbrella which is protecting him from falling arrows. Indemnity insurance is a way to protect yourself against a legal liability or loss. Picture: iStock

What the Coronavirus Act 2020 means for those joining the NHS on the te

26 Mar 2020
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Vector image of figures in fancy dress. Even if you own your uniform, before lending it out remember you need to uphold the image of the profession and respect your employer.

It may seem harmless, but you need to consider the image of the profess

05 Mar 2020
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Woman looking at an estate agent's window

The government must act fast to help staff who are struggling to make e

27 Feb 2020
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woman sits at her desk, looking at her phone and blowing her nose

There are degrees of sickness and not all of them mean nurses are unfit for any work at al

20 Feb 2020
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Picture shows a female medic sitting at a desk and writing. The health secretary’s humorous defence of his pledge on nurse numbers takes the focus off the real point, says James Buchan.

The health secretary’s defence of his pledge takes the focus off t

13 Feb 2020
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A person undertaking CPR on a patient

Until the NMC clarifies its position on CPR, nurses and employers may face a practice dile

24 Jan 2020
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nurse's hands hold up sign saying 'help wanted'

Politicians need to listen to what the public is telling them about the NHS

15 Jan 2020
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International nurse recruitment

The pledge may well be broken without increased reliance on international recruitment

18 Dec 2019
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Picture shows a group of overseas nurses, with a young woman smiling in the foreground. The article says the international recruitment solution cannot be ignored.

With a collapse in recruitment from the European Union, reliance on ove

17 Oct 2019
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There has been a slight increase in the number of nursing students Picture: iStock

There was a small increase in students joining nursing courses this yea

09 Sep 2019
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Picture shows older woman taking medication from a dosette box.

Problems can arise when patients switch to medication compliance aids

20 Aug 2019

The new government shows little sign of addressing nursing concerns such

13 Aug 2019

Shrewd and informed prescribing can contribute to the survival of the health service

23 Jul 2019

Nurses leaving their jobs is a huge preventable cost – and we can't fix staffing short

16 Jul 2019

The interim plan’s promise must now be backed up by funding and action

11 Jun 2019

Nursing – like top-flight football – can’t afford to see foreign talent turned away

29 May 2019

Whether England follows Wales or Scotland’s lead, there are other f

20 May 2019

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