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Royal College of Nursing responds to a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety showing ward nurse shortages linked to higher death rate
Lynn Woolsey, RCN's Chief Nursing Officer, said: “This report is yet more evidence of the clear link between nurse shortages and higher patient mortality. As the highly-skilled, 24/7 presence in hospitals nursing staff should be a priority for investment but the reality is we are undervalued and short of tens of thousands."
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Nurses' Day 2025 resources
Download our free digital resources to help you prepare for Nurses' Day 2025.
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Band 5 nursing roles review
Process for band 5 nursing roles review
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Celebrating Pride in Milton Keynes
RCN South East member Sharon Mitchel describes how her Pride events in Milton Keynes have gone from strength to strength.
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RCN Foundation awarded prestigious Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award
We’re delighted to have been recognised by Professor Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, for our contributions to adult social care nursing
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A day in the life of an Advanced Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Working at Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust has been a truly rewarding and dynamic experience.
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Dehydration in Older People
This blog focuses on the issue of dehydration in older adults, a common yet preventable problem in healthcare settings. It discusses the role of nurses in identifying dehydration risk factors and implementing strategies to maintain hydration, which is vital for preventing complications in older patients.
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Terminal agitation as a symptom of delirium at end of life 010525
This Blog highlights the connections of delirium with terminal agitation, the need for comprehensive assessment and management prioritising nonpharmacological approaches. Finally, I hope it emphasises support for families and coping strategies for nurses working with patients at end of life.
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A day in the life of a Swan End of Life Care Facilitator
My name is Jules Lewis and I am a Swan End of Life Care Facilitator/Lead Nurse in an acute hospital in Shropshire.
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Voting is the key to our collective strength
Our choice is to accept or reject the pay offer, not whether to vote or not, says Julie Lamberth.
