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District Nurse is officially a STAR
A District Nurse has been officially named a Star by NHS Grampian.
Agenda submissions open for RCN Congress 2024
RCN members have been encouraged to suggest nursing issues to be debated at the organisation’s congress in Newport next year.
GlucoContro.online to be explored in upcoming Ascensia masterclass
A web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings will be the focus of an upcoming online session.
Celebration for Nottinghamshire’s newest graduates
A special celebration has been held in Nottinghamshire for 10 newly qualified SPQDNs.
NHS national healthcare uniform colourways announced
Following extensive consultation with clinical healthcare professionals, NHS Supply Chain has announced the colourways for NHS national healthcare uniform in England.
Trust uses simulation-based learning
Simulation-based learning may have been around for decades, but it’s set to play a more prominent role in clinical training in the community.
Plans approved for new NHS community health services hub
Plans for a new NHS community health services hub serving Belper in Derbyshire have this week been granted planning approval by Amber Valley Borough Council.
RCN launches new nursing definition
The Royal College of Nursing has launched its new definition of nursing to reflect the safety-critical role the nursing profession plays within health care.
Nurse development programme is open
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland is now seeking nominations for The Queen’s Nurse Development Programme 2024.
Health and wellbeing projects could secure a scholarship
Applications are being sought for the NGS Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship 2024, which seeks to promote health and wellbeing through gardens and garden visiting.
Prestigious nursing award for high achiever
A Teesside University graduate is the proud recipient of a prestigious nursing award presented to high-achieving students.
Don’t miss out on GlucoContro.online masterclass
There are only a few places left for a webinar on accessing reports via a web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings.
Line-up revealed for 2023 Community Nursing Now National Conference
Leading experts will share the latest educational insights from the field of Community and District Nursing at the 2023 Community Nursing Now National Conference.
Nearly 500 healthcare sites make Hypo Awareness Week a triumph
Hundreds of primary and secondary care sites across the UK and Ireland are taking part in a safety campaign to raise awareness about hypoglycaemia among healthcare professionals.
What impact does diabetes’ management have on community nursing?
Community and District Nurses in the UK are being urged to share their experiences about the impact diabetes’ management has on their workload in a new survey.
Have you applied to the Aspiring Nurse Leaders Programme?
Nurses have two weeks left to apply for the Aspiring Nurse Leaders Programme.
Team’s expansion allows them to help more homeless people in east Kent
A pilot project aimed at helping improve access to health and social care for homeless people has been extended.
Funding and professional support offered for innovations in diabetes care
The Queen’s Nursing Institute is seeking applications from Registered Nurses in community settings who have innovative ideas to improve diabetes care.
Time is running out to fill in Community Health Services Survey
Healthcare professionals are being urged to share their views on community health services.
Autumn round of education grants is open
The RCN Foundation has opened its autumn round of education grants.