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Could a £35K starting salary for nurses solve the staffing crisis?

Could a £35K starting salary for nurses solve the staffing crisis?

The RCN has labelled the current Agenda for Change pay bands ‘no longer reliable’.
Can new flexible working rules benefit both nurses and nursing employers?

Can new flexible working rules benefit both nurses and nursing employers?

Changes to flexible working came into force in England, Scotland and Wales on April 6th 2024.
Opinion
Why I emigrated from the UK to Canada as a nurse

Why I emigrated from the UK to Canada as a nurse

I left the UK and my job as a paediatric nurse for the NHS for the west coast of Canada many years ago. Here is my story, why I would recommend other UK nurses think about following in my footsteps.
Career Development
My nursing career journey: How I became a Practice Development Nurse at Diaverum

My nursing career journey: How I became a Practice Development Nurse at Diaverum

I ended up working in renal care for Diaverum by chance. Here’s how it happened, why I love it, what I do, and why I think every nurse should try different specialisms until they find the one they rea
Career Pathways
Should Nurses’ Student Loans Be Written Off?

Should Nurses’ Student Loans Be Written Off?

Will writing off student loans encourage more nurses to stay working in the NHS?
Opinion
The Impact of Poverty on Health: A Nursing Perspective in the UK

The Impact of Poverty on Health: A Nursing Perspective in the UK

Drawing from statistics and her own personal experiences, Adult Nurse, Amira, discusses how poverty negatively impacts both health and healthcare, and muses on possible solutions.
Opinion
The Wellbeing Of NHS Staff Is More Important Than Ever

The Wellbeing Of NHS Staff Is More Important Than Ever

As the demand for healthcare services continues to outstrip staffing capacity, the wellbeing of NHS workers is more important than ever.
Wellbeing
Understanding and Managing the Impact of Patient Suicide on Nursing Teams

Understanding and Managing the Impact of Patient Suicide on Nursing Teams

Head of Nursing, Nathan Crimes, discusses the impact of patient suicide on healthcare staff and highlights how organisations can use a compassionate interdisciplinary approach to support their teams.
Wellbeing
Has The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan Already Hit the Rocks?

Has The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan Already Hit the Rocks?

Fewer nursing students were accepted into UK Universities in 2023 compared to 2022.
Opinion
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