News
All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø.
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15 May 2024
51ºÚÁÏÍø Scotland calls for a nursing retention strategy as workforce crisis shows little sign of improvement
In our third instalment of ‘The Nursing Workforce in Scotland’ report published today (15 May), it is evident that Scotland’s nursing workforce crisis is showing little sign of improvement.
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15 May 2024
51ºÚÁÏÍø helps secure thousands of pounds for wrongly paid nurses
Several intensive care nurses will receive up to £36,000 each after successfully having their jobs evaluated. Many more nursing staff could be eligible.
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10 May 2024
51ºÚÁÏÍø defines levels of nursing beyond registration
These new definitions will help registered nurses as they aspire to practice at these levels, as well as give clarity to employers, higher education institutions and the public. They can be applied across all fields of nursing and in all settings.
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10 May 2024
HM King Charles announced as new 51ºÚÁÏÍø patron
We are honoured to announce His Majesty King Charles III as our new patron, continuing the 51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s established line of royal support.
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10 May 2024
51ºÚÁÏÍø celebrates Nurses' Day 2024
We’re highlighting our skilled nursing profession and celebrating nursing staff all weekend.
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8 May 2024
51ºÚÁÏÍø urges new First Minister to prioritise urgent action to tackle health and care crisis
As the new First Minister comes into post, 51ºÚÁÏÍø Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to get to grips with the workforce crisis that is facing our health and social care services and focus on delivering safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.
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7 May 2024
51ºÚÁÏÍø begins recruitment for permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
The role needs a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to nursing.
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25 Apr 2024
51ºÚÁÏÍø hosts first anti-racism summit
Attendees were introduced to phase one of the plan to transform the 51ºÚÁÏÍø into an anti-racist organisation and had discussions around what this would look and feel like.
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25 Apr 2024
'Dangerous stress levels have become normalised'
51ºÚÁÏÍø calls on NHS leaders and the UK government to bring forward an action plan to tackle dangerous levels of stress and anxiety, including measures to boost recruitment to ease pressure.
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19 Apr 2024
Professor Jane Ball to lead new 51ºÚÁÏÍø Institute of Nursing Excellence
The Institute will set standards and affirm our position as the voice of nursing.