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QNI head of communications to open his garden for charity
The Queen’s Nursing Institute’s head of communications is preparing to open his garden to the public to raise money for nursing and caring charities.
New diabetes webinar series to start with session on continuous glucose monitoring
A virtual event dedicated to continuous glucose monitoring will take place next month as part of a webinar series covering all aspects of diabetes care.
Deadline looming for applications for new nursing course
Aston University has launched a degree in nursing with its first intake starting its three-year course in September 2023.
Lead nurse becomes a Queen’s Nurse
A proud Walsall community nurse has been recognised by royalty after becoming a Queen’s Nurse.
Deadline approaching for next generation of Windrush Nurses and Midwives Leadership Programme
Health Education England has partnered with Florence Nightingale Foundation to offer a career development opportunity for NHS Nurses and midwives who are descendants of the Windrush generation or who are from an ethnic minority background.
New date announced for major nursing conference
The new date for a free online conference created to support the UK’s hard-working district and community nurses has been revealed.
QNI new standards are ‘significant contribution to community nursing education’
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has published the new Standards of Education and Practice for Community Practice Teaching.
Simulated Coroners Court highlights importance of paperwork
Healthcare professionals will be given a unique insight into the importance of documentation at an event featuring a simulated coroners court.
National online conference postponed
The annual online conference hosted by Community Nursing Now has been postponed due to a clash with a similar event.
Nurse set to run 113 miles to boost mental health and raise money for charity
A caring nurse is set to go the extra mile and run a gruelling 113-mile race to raise vital funds for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Better Lives charity.
Trust to hold recruitment event for community nurses
Qualified, newly qualified and third year adult student nurses who are ready for the next step in their career are invited to attend Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Community Nursing Team’s recruitment event next week.
Trust celebrates first cohort of registered nursing professionals completing their Open University Nurse training
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is proud to celebrate its first cohort of Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices who completed their nursing qualifications, in partnership with The Open University.
Change in leadership at Cavell Nurses’ Trust
After eight successful years of growing the charity, Cavell’s Chief Executive, John Orchard will depart Cavell to follow his passion for woodlands as Chief Executive of Woodland Heritage.
Prestigious award for Kilmarnock nurse
A Kilmarnock nurse is among a group of 20 extraordinary clinical nurse leaders to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
NMC appoints new Executive Director of Professional Practice
Sam Foster has been appointed as the most senior registrant at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), responsible for shaping and supporting safe, effective and kind practice for nurses, midwives and nursing associates across the UK.
Hospice thanks community nurse for providing a lifeline to end of life patients on Christmas Day
A hospice has paid tribute to a community nurse who is giving up Christmas Day so patients nearing the end of their lives can spend the occasion at home with their families.
New care facility to open in Northumberland in the New Year
Work which will enable both NHS community hospital and residential care to be delivered from Rothbury Community Hospital is now complete.
Roaming Nurse Service enables hundreds of patients to die in their own homes
Hospice patients who chose to die at home have benefitted from end-of-life nursing care, thanks to a grant jointly given by Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity and NHS Charities Together.
CQC ‘impressed’ by Hillingdon district nursing services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report on Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust community health services for adults, following an inspection.
Save the date for major nursing conference
The date for a free online conference created to support the UK’s hard-working district and community nurses has been revealed.