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New blended learning nursing degree to focus on community, primary and social care skills
NHS England has launched a new blended learning degree that will offer undergraduate nursing students the chance to specialise in community, primary and social care nursing.
RCN Awards 2023 winners revealed
The dedication of outstanding Royal College of Nursing reps, active members and forum members who have made a significant contribution to the nursing profession were celebrated at the weekend.
NMC publishes latest corporate plan for 2023-2025
The NMC has set out its goals for the next two years, with the top priority being to reduce the fitness to practise caseload quickly and fairly.
The Christie announces Lymphoma Nurses Study Day
The Christie School of Oncology has announced it will run a Lymphoma Nurses Study Day later this year.
Education to ‘play vital role’ in reducing number of excess diabetes deaths
A renowned international diabetes centre believes that “education is a key weapon” in the battle against diabetes after a new report has revealed thousands of excess deaths in people living with the condition.
Community nursing recruitment event
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is opening its doors at Tiverton & District Hospital on Saturday to showcase the wide range of registered nursing roles available in its community team.
New Vice Chair elected to RCN Council
Paul Vaughan – a senior nurse with more than 35 years’ experience in the profession – has been elected as the new Vice Chair of the RCN Council.
New appointments to FNF Academy Team
An organisation which supports nurses and midwives has welcomed two new leadership development facilitators to its team.
Hundreds of heroes hike for hospital charity
Hardy hikers – including healthcare workers – have raised £39,500 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity after pulling on their walking boots and trekking across the Essex and Suffolk countryside during the annual Hospital Hero Hike.
Do you want to apply to become a Queen’s Nurse?
Applicants have until later this month to apply to become a Queen’s Nurse this year.
Trust stages successful Public Health nursing event
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has staged a big Public Health nursing event in Harpenden.
Electric pool car initiative showcased across UK
A new eco initiative of ‘electric pool cars’ for District Nursing staff is to be showcased across the NHS in the United Kingdom, following a successful trial in the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust.
Hospital at Home attracts international interest
The innovation and success of the NHS Hospital at Home service in Hertfordshire has attracted international interest from health officials in Singapore.
Epic cycle ride for QNI listening service
A key figure at a charity dedicated to improving the nursing care of people in the home and in the community will take part in a 100-mile sponsored cycle.
Are you interested in leadership development opportunities?
Healthcare professionals – including nurses – are being urged to apply for exciting development opportunities.
Community dementia nurse receives Queen’s Nurse title
A nurse who specialises in the care of patients with dementia across the Tees Valley has been recognised with the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title.
Retired district nurse talks about her brain tumour diagnosis and treatment
When retired district nurse Anne Earis began feeling more exhausted than she had ever felt before, she initially put it down to side-effects from a recent vaccine.
Nurse retires from Milton Keynes Community Health after 43-year career
After an astonishing 43-year nursing career, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust’s Jillian Nutsford left the organisation last month to enjoy her retirement.
Community nurse recruitment event
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is excited to announce its upcoming Community Nursing Recruitment Event this weekend at the Burton Albion Football Club.
Nursing conference in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is preparing to host its first ever Nursing in the Community Conference.