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Put nursing back on the shortage list says RCN
Published: 10 September 2008
The RCN has said that it would like to see all categories of nursing put back onto the migration shortage list. The College also says it will continue to push for the Government to seriously consider the adverse impact the recommended changes in the Migration Advisory Committee’s report on the migrant shortages list will have on the care sector.
RCN responds to news that polyclinic nurses may outnumber doctors
Published: 10 September 2008
The RCN has stressed that the right number of nurses and doctors working in primary care is the key to providing an excellent primary care service and has called on the UK Government to invest in community nurses to ensure high quality care is delivered.
Opportunities for international work at WHO
Published: 10 September 2008
The World Health Organization (WHO) is offering graduate nursing students and nurse and midwifery leaders the opportunity to apply for internships and scholar programmes.
NMC announces new standards for nursing education
Published: 10 September 2008
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have announced that a new framework for pre-registration nursing education is to be developed.
Patient safety campaign needs you
Published: 03 September 2008
RCN members in England are being encouraged to get involved in a campaign to make patient safety a number one priority in health organisations across the country.
RCN angered by clinics’ threat to nurses’ employment rights
Published: 26 August 2008
The RCN has warned it is considering legal remedies if the Priory Group goes ahead with plans to cut sick pay for its nursing staff. The College has been inundated with complaints from angry members after discovering their employer's plans which are due to be implemented next month. The Priory Group has stated that the organisation has absence levels of “epidemic proportions”
RCN supports HPV vaccination programme
Published: 22 July 2008
The RCN has offered its support to the extension of the national vaccination programme against HPV (human papilloma virus). The College has, however questioned whether there are enough trained school nurses in post to facilitate the programme.
Healthier eating kite mark for NHS canteens
Published: 08 July 2008
A voluntary kite mark being developed for public sector canteens that encourage healthier eating will be piloted in the NHS, HM Prison Service and central government staff canteens.
NHS Next Stage Review – report due today
Published: 30 June 2008
The report of the NHS Next Stage Review, led by Lord Ara Darzi, is due to be published today, 30 June 2008.
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