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Have Your Say In The Future Of Nursing - In Partnership With The Open University

Have Your Say In The Future Of Nursing - In Partnership With The Open University

I would love your support. I’ve teamed Nurses.co.uk up with The OU to survey nurses & would-be nurses on the pandemic and your career ambitions.
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The 6 Key Factors Impacting Social Care In 2022

The 6 Key Factors Impacting Social Care In 2022

The nation is now more aware of the great work carried out by the 1.5m people who work in social care. The challenge is how we organise it better. Here are the 6 key factors that need to be addressed.
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How Can We Change The Public Perception Of Social Care?

How Can We Change The Public Perception Of Social Care?

Our perception of social care is shaped by the media. Stories tend to be about one of three negative themes - care home profiteering, harm or neglect. It’s time this changed.
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A Nurse’s View: Changes To Nurse Training And Policy 1967 - 2021

A Nurse’s View: Changes To Nurse Training And Policy 1967 - 2021

Retired nurse, Lynn, looks at the changes to nurse training over the last 50 years & evaluates whether the move toward theory and qualifications has diminished the concept of nursing as a vocation.
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Overseas Nurses And Health Workers Get Free Visa Lifeline

Overseas Nurses And Health Workers Get Free Visa Lifeline

Thousands of Nurses as well as many other health workers from overseas have been offered a free one-year visa extension.
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Could Nursing Associate Programmes Become A Primary Stepping-Stone For Nursing Students?

Could Nursing Associate Programmes Become A Primary Stepping-Stone For Nursing Students?

The Nursing Associate role is growing in popularity. Could it become a major route into nursing in its own right? Comment Like ❤️ Reply
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Should ODPs Have To Undertake A Degree To Become Registered?

Should ODPs Have To Undertake A Degree To Become Registered?

Do you agree with the College of Operating Department Practitioners’ recommendation that ODPs need to have taken a degree level course in order to register? Comment Like ❤️ Reply
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Will Nurses Be Better Or Worse Off With A 1% Pay Rise?

Will Nurses Be Better Or Worse Off With A 1% Pay Rise?

What does the phrase 'Real Terms' mean and does a 1% pay rise mean Nurses are getting an above-inflation increase or not?
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Do Not Resuscitate - Do You Agree With The CQC Report?

Do Not Resuscitate - Do You Agree With The CQC Report?

What will the CQC review into DNR decisions say? And what lessons will there be for the future? Comment Like ❤️ Reply
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