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Help for nurses experiencing domestic violence

Help for nurses experiencing domestic violence

A Zimbabwean nurse has joined with the Cavell Nurses' Trust campaign to highlight the rise of domestic violence amongst healthcare professionals
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The International Council of Nursing and you; learning, legislating and networking

The International Council of Nursing and you; learning, legislating and networking

Bringing an uncompromising, global and holistic stance towards the state of modern nursing and its response to health issues, the ICN have sought to represent nurses globally for over 100 years. Read on to find out what they can do for you as nurse, student, trainer and employer.
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“Heart-breaking” levels of nurses “very, very stressful”

“Heart-breaking” levels of nurses “very, very stressful”

A recent NT survey makes for a poor reflection on staffing levels but the NHS Confederation say that more nurses aren't the answer.
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Giving with one hand and taking back with the other:  Barts and London NHS Trust set bailiffs on staff

Giving with one hand and taking back with the other: Barts and London NHS Trust set bailiffs on staff

Recent reports of the Barts and London NHS Trust using bailiffs to reclaim overpaid wages seem too extreme to be true.
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Cameron defends proposals for HCA year during nursing course

Cameron defends proposals for HCA year during nursing course

David Cameron recently attended an interview at the BBC to defend the government's proposals to make student nurses spend a year as HCAs with the implication that there aren't enough caring skills in today's nurses.
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Draconian treatment for nurses breaching 4-hour wait times

Draconian treatment for nurses breaching 4-hour wait times

During a recent hearing, the Stafford General Hospital senior management have been alleged to shout at staff for daring to spend more than 4 hours treating a patient. Sarah Kean-Price writes more:
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Getting your e-giggles; 5 nursing blogs to help you relax

Getting your e-giggles; 5 nursing blogs to help you relax

Nursing's a specific kind of occupation and you've got to be one to appreciate the day-in-day-out sense of what it's really like. Try out these nurse blogs and take a moment to laugh at the absurdity of it all.
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Dementia testing and public awareness

Dementia testing and public awareness

The Government's 'Dementia Friends' scheme has caused some controversy amongst the public with concerns that automatic testing and public worker awareness training could be a mis-step. What do you think?
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5 online learning resources for Nurses

5 online learning resources for Nurses

We will point you in the right direction for online professional development activities from the top providers to suit all budgets, including free courses.Whether you are a student or already qualified nurse or midwife, there is something here for everyone.
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