226 Opinion Blog posts

What measures could be implemented to tackle loneliness amongst Registered Nurses?

Does scrapping competency tests for some non-EU Nurses registering with the NMC put expediency ahead of patient safety?

We discuss the strike, nursing pay issues, public support, student nurse bursaries, placements, agency nurses, and the impacts of Conservative Government decisions since they took office in 2010.

Matt & Maxine continue their discussion on the NHS People Promise, this time focusing on “We Are Inclusive & Compassionate” which highlights bullying and unfair treatment.

Is it possible for the NHS to plug staffing gaps through methods other than paying premiums for agency staff and recruiting trained staff from overseas?

Using insights from their own experience, an anonymous writer, explains how you can best prepare yourself for a coroners court summons and what you can expect from the process.

Will a reduction in take-home pay, especially during a financial downturn, mean more Nurses consider leaving the health service?

In this article we look at just how many Nurses are still leaving the NHS and ask frontline staff to come forward and help us understand why?

Student Nurse, Lillie, discusses the financial realities of Nursing placements, outlining the reasons why she thinks Student Nurses should be paid for their time.