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Bridgewater awarded National Preceptorship for Nursing Interim Quality Mark
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its commitment to providing newly-qualified colleagues with a structured preceptorship programme which supports their move into community care and provides a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
RCN programme to open door to NHS careers to refugees and asylum seekers in Wales
A new Royal College of Nursing programme will give refugees and asylum seekers in Wales an insight into health care, with the aim of opening the door to careers in the NHS.
Amputation concerns over missed diabetes foot care targets
New figures have highlighted how missed targets could be putting people with diabetes and foot ulcer at heightened risk of amputation.
Community Nursing innovators receive national recognition
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has published summary reports of all the nurse-led innovation projects that have taken place in 2022-23.
Sheffield community nurse presented with national title for patient-centred care
A community nurse from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been praised by her colleagues after being officially presented with her Queen’s Nurse accolade.
Praise for outstanding bootcamp
An outstanding bootcamp introduced by two senior Nurses has been voted the best welcome for new starters across two Black Country NHS Trusts.
Florence Nightingale Foundation thanks supporters
The Florence Nightingale Foundation took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge Week which meant that – with the support of some generous partners – donations made to the organisation through the platform were doubled for a week.
Nurses need a ‘voice’ in decision-making to improve retention, research shows
Nurses working in general practice during the Covid-19 pandemic felt largely ‘forgotten’ and undervalued, with many considering future career changes, according to the findings of a recent study.
School Nurse with over 60 years’ NHS Service retires
A Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust nurse with over 60 years of NHS service has retired from duty.
Community Nurses celebrated at QNI awards ceremonies
The achievements of outstanding Community Nurses have been celebrated at the Queen’s Nursing Institute’s annual Awards Ceremonies.
New guidance clarifies freedom of expression
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has published updated guidance on freedom of expression.
New chair and vice chair elected to RCN Council
The new chair and vice chair of the Royal College of Nursing’s governing body have been announced.
Research forum to focus on living well in older age
The Queen’s Nursing Institute’s first Community Research Forum of 2024 will focus on living well in older age in the community.
Supporting nursing and midwifery leaders to ensure the best possible care
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a new campaign supporting nursing and midwifery leaders, and their teams, to deliver the safe high-quality care in line with the NMC’s standards that people have the right to expect.
Making a difference award for District Nurse heroes
Two district nurses who came to the aid of a distressed man who had fallen from his wheelchair in the street have been recognised for their quick actions and care.
Donation helps Community Nursing Team to improve patient experience
A community nursing team providing care for patients in south Worcestershire are the latest recipients of a vein finder donation.
Trust encourages healthcare professionals to join its workforce in 2024
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting for a wide range of NHS roles across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
District Nurses step into Christmas for palliative care patient
Warm-hearted district nurses have ripped up the traditional calendar to provide a Christmas to remember more than a month early for one of their patients facing the uncertainty of a palliative care diagnosis.
Big Give doubles donations for Florence Nightingale Foundation
Supporters of the Florence Nightingale Foundation are being urged to use the Big Give website page during the next few days to raise money for the charity’s Frontline service.
NMC seeks new Council members
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is looking for two high calibre, talented people to join its Council – the governing body that sets its strategic direction.