Nursing staff have had to deal with increased demands on their time whilst also battling chronic staff shortages, says RCN Scotland.
Scottish Government has listened to RCN's calls and is increasing financial support for student nurses. It's an 'important step in valuing those who choose to nurse and in making nursing an attractive career', says RCN Scotland.
19 Sep 2018
Join RCN Scotland on 9 October for ‘Oor Mad History: Mad People’s History and Identity’ in Edinburgh.
13 Sep 2018
Report highlights the yawning gap between rhetoric and reality on mental health services in Scotland.
New campaign launched as latest NHS workforce statistics show the vacancy rate for nurses and midwives in the NHS has reached its highest level ever.
17 Aug 2018
Health trade unions in Scotland have accepted a new three-year pay deal that will see the vast majority of staff get at least 9% by 2021.
27 Jul 2018
How to get more men into nursing is the topic of an RCN event being held in August.
9 Jul 2018
RCN members in Scotland working in the NHS are now being asked to vote to accept or reject a new pay deal.
Consultation finds nursing teams struggling with out-of-date computers and inadequate systems.
As the UK celebrates the NHS’ 70th birthday, there is a real and palpable sense that the NHS is fighting for its survival.
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