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More ambitious expectation of universal health coverage requires an additional 30m nurses and midwives
The global shortage of nurses has long been a concern to the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
RCN Learn provides all the organisation’s learning resources in one place for first time
Bringing together content from the RCN and RCNi in a single, searchable, portal, RCN Learn is the “go to” learning hub for the nursing profession.
Community Nursing roles to be showcased at recruitment fair
A leading provider of community health services in the northwest of England is holding a recruitment fair this week.
District Nurse shares expertise on supporting homeless people with end-of-life care
A District Nurse at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has shared her expertise in the British Journal of Community Nursing about how best to support homeless people with end-of-life care.
Patients praise exceptional care of neighbourhood nurses who feel 'like family'
A new film highlighting the vital role of Guy's and St Thomas' neighbourhood nurses and the difference they make to their patients' lives has been released.
Nursing Support Workers’ Day 2022
Today we’re celebrating RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day to recognise their invaluable contribution to nursing teams, patients, families and carers.
Community nurses in Leeds receive top award
Six community nurses working across Leeds have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
New resources launched to support people with Long Covid
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has published a new resource for nurses working in the community and primary care to support their knowledge base and practice around ‘Long Covid’, or Post-Covid Syndrome.
Leading diabetes conference gives ‘vital boost’ to care
A record-breaking number of healthcare professionals attended Diabetes Professional Care to learn about the latest best practice to boost frontline NHS services.
Boot camp for district nurses launched
A robust ‘boot camp’ style training course has been launched to retain district nurses in Wolverhampton.
Community nurses graduate from first bespoke district nursing course in Devon for 15 years
Through the first course to be taught across the Peninsula in over a decade, seven Devon-based community nurses have qualified as district nurses, helping to support people to live more independently in their own homes.
Trend Diabetes launches new e-learning platform to mark global campaign
An award-winning diabetes nursing group has launched an educational resource this month to mark World Diabetes Day.
Landmark changes to diabetes care up for debate
Thousands of UK healthcare professionals – including nurses – will soon be shown how to embrace a landmark shift in the country’s guidelines on supporting people living with diabetes.
Delegation of Insulin Administration in Community Nursing Teams Survey
The University of Surrey is inviting all services commissioned to provide community nursing care to people living with diabetes to complete an online survey.
Efforts Stepped Up to Eliminate Hepatitis C
The fight against blood borne viruses (BBVs) is being stepped up in Forth Valley with the appointment of a specialist community nurse and increased outreach services, including visits to Salvation Army premises and homeless units.
Thousands set to attend leading diabetes conference
More than 5,000 healthcare professionals are expected at a national conference known as the “must-attend event” for everyone involved in the treatment and management of diabetes.
Top award for Community Diabetes Nurse
A Community Diabetes Nurse at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded a prestigious national nursing award for going above and beyond during the pandemic and working additional hours to support her team.
New case studies published by the Queen’s Nursing Institute
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has published a collection of case studies demonstrating the role that specialist Homeless and Inclusion Health Nurses play in protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of the most disadvantaged members of society.
Voting opens for the next RCN President
The election to decide the next Royal College of Nursing (RCN) President is now open.
Sensor technology toolkit launched
Community nurses can now access a new educational toolkit on sensor technology thanks to a leading diabetes organisation.