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The NHS needs better leadership and working cultures
The RCN has commented on a new report produced by The King's Fund. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 22, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Invest in nurse leaders to improve dementia care
The RCN has today published a report into a major year-long programme which has highlighted the importance of investing in nurse leaders and dementia nurse specialists to improving dementia care. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 21, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Use your vote to promote the voice of nursing in Europe
The RCN ir urging its members to vote in the European elections. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

NMC's Code of Conduct consultation
The RCN has commented on the NMC's new Code of Conduct consultation. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New evidence of the crisis in nurse numbers
The RCN has commented on a new report published by Health Education England. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 16, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Training key to good end of life care
An audit into the care given to dying people in hospitals has found large variations in standards of care, with particular concerns over communication with patients and their families. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN hails mandatory training for support workers
The Care Bill today received Royal Assent, the last stage of its progress through Parliament. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Labour Party announces guaranteed access to GPs
The Labour Party have announced that if they win the general election in 2015, they will guarantee access to GP appointments within 48 hours. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 13, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN Nurse of the year 2014 - celebrating outstanding nursing
Defence nurse Sarah Lewis has won the coveted title of RCN Nurse of the year 2014. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 13, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New NICE guidelines are a step towards improving staffing levels
The RCN has commented on new staffing level guidelines produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 10, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

CQC findings on poor hospital standards are hugely concerning
New figures from the CQC suggest that a worrying number of NHS hospitals have unacceptable care standards. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - April 28, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Bank holiday weekend support and advice
RCN Direct is open as usual for calls on work issues over the bank holiday weekend. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Better waste management benefits health organisations
Supporting health care workers to classify waste appropriately can bring benefits to health organisations as well as the environment, according to new waste management guidance issued by the RCN. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Infection prevention and control are key to patient safety
The RCN has welcomed a new quality standard for infection prevention and control launched today. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Staffing levels are the key to safe care
Responding to a report by the Nuffield Trust and Health Foundation into the quality of health services in each of the four countries of the UK (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - April 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news