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Nightingale and Empire: time for a rethink
Now is an opportune moment to consider the implications of Florence Nightingale’s legacy.
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Senior nursing managers, here's my case for a return to on-site working
Director of Nursing and RCN Fellow Simon Newman gives his verdict on returning to the workplace.
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Choose health, choose life
Lifespan has increased since the NHS was founded 75 years ago. Then, the average lifespan for a man was 65 years. Now, it’s 78. A woman’s average lifespan was 70 years. Now it’s 83.
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Health and people with learning disabilities: 3 myths busted
This week is Learning Disability Awareness Week, and the focus for this year is on busting some of the myths concerning people with learning disabilities, their lives and abilities.
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Nursing in Numbers 2022 - Welsh language version
This report, produced annually, provides a statistical overview of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales. It has been produced in both Welsh and English.
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Fair Pay for Nursing Placard A4 version 1
An A4 placard displaying Fair Pay for Nursing messaging. Different pay messages on each side.
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Fair Pay for Nursing Placard A3 version 1
An A3 placard displaying Fair Pay for Nursing messaging. Different pay messages on each side.
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Sexual and Reproductive Health
Nurses and midwives who wish to work in sexual and reproductive health need further education and training to do so. It is a specialist area that requires post-registration education, training and development not covered on undergraduate programmes in enough depth. This publication has been developed alongside an online resource available at: rcn.org.uk/sexualhealtheducationdirectory and offers detail on the routes available to train in these areas and signposts nurses and midwives to valuable information. Produced with support from Health Education England.
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Investing in Patient Safety and Outcomes
Addressing workforce shortages and ensuring that there are the right numbers of registered nurses and nursing staff with the right skills in the right place at the right time is vital to ensure everyone can access safe and effective health and care services. This report highlights how successive UK governments have failed to tackle the nursing workforce crisis and presents solutions for sustainable nursing recruitment and retention.
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Promoting Menstrual Wellbeing
Menstrual health forms an integral part of wellbeing. The guidance includes information on the common causes of menstrual disorders, and describes initial investigations and early treatment management. This resource is supported by Hologic’s Wear White Again campaign.
