Nurse leader calls for bravery in fight against racism
Nurses and midwives must do everything they can to combat racial discrimination, a leading nurse and equality campaigner has urged.
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Explore a selection of exclusives, analysis and long form articles published in Nursing Times
Early-career nurses taking the lead on greener healthcare
Nursing Times has spoken to a range of early-career nurses who dedicated their pre- and post-registration training, plus research and innovation opportunities, to tackling climate change.
What the pay deal in England means for the devolved UK countries
Nurses in the devolved UK nations are seeking urgent clarification about what the 2024-25 pay deal in England means for them and have demanded an award in their respective countries.
Nurses share harrowing testimonies of NMC failures at protest
Black nurses have been left “broken” by the nursing regulator, due to the sheer number of disproportionate referrals and discrimination they face, according to protesters.
Exclusive: Departing chief spells out ongoing NMC challenges
With deep regret and sadness, Andrea Sutcliffe revealed in May that she would be resigning as chief executive and registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) due to ill health.
‘Severe shortage’ of digital nurses, warns Phillips Ives review
The Phillips Ives Review, seen by Nursing Times, has called for greater investment in the digital specialist workforce, and education reforms to equip the next generation of nurses and midwives with the skills they need to deliver digitally enabled practice.
Investigation: Massive increase in racial abuse against NHS staff
A new Nursing Times investigation has laid bare the scale of racism in the NHS over the last decade.
Nurses failed patients during infected blood scandal, inquiry finds
The findings of an inquiry into the UK’s contaminated blood scandal were published this week, which laid bare failings of the “worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS”.
Northern Ireland to get another palliative care advanced nurse
Marie Donnelly is set to become one of the first advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) in palliative care in the country, after she was supported to undertake a master's in advanced nursing practice by end-of-life charity Marie Curie.
The nurse pioneering training for advanced cardiac procedure
Dorota Wojcik, senior cardiac catheter laboratory nurse at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, has been championing nurse-led radial access for angiograms since 2018.
Giving patients decaf drinks reduces falls risk and improves care
Several hospital trusts and care home providers have been piloting serving decaffeinated drinks to patients and have found the potential benefits of doing so to be significant, particularly around reducing falls related to rushing to the toilet and lower continence pad usage.
The nursing faith groups tackling health inequalities
It was not until the 19th century that secular nursing properly developed, with the establishment of Florence Nightingale’s first nursing school in 1860.
Since then, however, the relationship between religion and nursing has cooled, with the two moving further apart.
Currently, faith-based nursing practice is far more prevalent in the US.
There, it is a recognised specialty operating in community settings, which places emphasis on the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of patients.
Since then, however, the relationship between religion and nursing has cooled, with the two moving further apart.
Currently, faith-based nursing practice is far more prevalent in the US.
There, it is a recognised specialty operating in community settings, which places emphasis on the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of patients.
Nurse reveals sexual harassment and whistleblowing ‘nightmare’
Michelle Russell told Nursing Times of the “eight-year nightmare” she has endured since coming forward about her experiences and that she said had recently led her nursing career to come to an end.
She has argued that “speaking up is not encouraged” in the NHS and that her case would discourage other nurses from coming forward about sexual harassment.
Ms Russell said: “Anybody who has been around me would be able to see the emotional impact of all of this on me.
The national guardian for the
She has argued that “speaking up is not encouraged” in the NHS and that her case would discourage other nurses from coming forward about sexual harassment.
Ms Russell said: “Anybody who has been around me would be able to see the emotional impact of all of this on me.
The national guardian for the
ME services in ‘dire’ state after death of specialist nurse
The charity ME Action Scotland has spotlighted the need for health boards across the country to invest in ME/CFS services and ensure that all patients have access to a specialist nurse.
ME/CFS is a long-term condition which affects many different systems in the body and causes extreme tiredness among other symptoms.
ME/CFS is a long-term condition which affects many different systems in the body and causes extreme tiredness among other symptoms.
Exclusive: Scottish CNO reflects on legacy and challenges
Professor Alex McMahon will retire next month, having served in the national CNO post since October 2021, first on an interim basis before being appointed substantively.
Prior to this, he was executive director of nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals for NHS Lothian.
Prior to this, he was executive director of nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals for NHS Lothian.
Nurse-led scheme helping refugees gain NMC registration
The ReSTORE programme supports refugees in South Yorkshire, who had a background in nursing in their home country, to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Established in 2023, the programme is currently in its pilot year.
Established in 2023, the programme is currently in its pilot year.
Nurse’s death sparks call for better tuberculosis education
Carrianne Franks, a flight sergeant nurse for the Royal Air Force, found out just 24 hours before she died that she had contracted TB.
An inquest found that a delay in diagnosing the infectious disease contributed to her death.
An inquest found that a delay in diagnosing the infectious disease contributed to her death.
Children’s hospital appoints lead sepsis nurse after boy’s death
Emma Nicholson has taken on the new role at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, where she will provide training to staff to support them to detect and treat cases of sepsis as quickly as possible.
Ms Nicholson started the temporary role in November and works one day a week in the post alongside her existing job on a surgical ward at the hospital.
Ms Nicholson started the temporary role in November and works one day a week in the post alongside her existing job on a surgical ward at the hospital.
Nurse of the Year transforming lives of vulnerable groups
When he is not working full time as a primary care leader at HMP Stafford, giving prisoners the dignified care they deserve, he is volunteering for the charity he set up in 2018, which provides medical outreach to people who are experiencing homelessness.
Life-changing interactions throughout his career with service users, including veterans, prisoners and unhoused people, pushed him to undertake the very important work that, ultimately, led to him being crowned Nurse of the Year at the Nursing
Life-changing interactions throughout his career with service users, including veterans, prisoners and unhoused people, pushed him to undertake the very important work that, ultimately, led to him being crowned Nurse of the Year at the Nursing
Exclusive: Northern Ireland CNO resolves to transform sector despite challenges
In her first interview with Nursing Times, Maria McIlgorm reflected on some of the key challenges nurses in the country are facing and spotlighted the work she is undertaking to make Northern Ireland a country where nurses want to practise.
Ms McIlgorm took up the CNO role in the Department of Health in Northern Ireland in March 2022, having previously worked as a professional adviser with the Scottish Government.
She joined at a pivotal time for politics in Northern Ireland – just one month a
Ms McIlgorm took up the CNO role in the Department of Health in Northern Ireland in March 2022, having previously worked as a professional adviser with the Scottish Government.
She joined at a pivotal time for politics in Northern Ireland – just one month a
Exclusive: Other UK countries also exploring idea of nursing associates
The updates from both countries come after Wales announced this week that it was considering the introduction of nursing associates, or a similar band 4 regulated nursing role.
The nursing associate role, which is intended to sit at a level between healthcare support worker and registered nurse, was first introduced in England in 2019.
Until now, none of the other UK countries have followed suit.
Nursing Times can today confirm that all three devolved countries – Scotland, Wales and Northern
The nursing associate role, which is intended to sit at a level between healthcare support worker and registered nurse, was first introduced in England in 2019.
Until now, none of the other UK countries have followed suit.
Nursing Times can today confirm that all three devolved countries – Scotland, Wales and Northern
Former nurse leader reflects on career in Northern Ireland
Nicki Patterson, who was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to health and social care in Northern Ireland, retired in March 2023 after 39 years in nursing.
She undertook various roles across Health and Social Care (HSC) trusts as well as in the Department of Health in Northern Ireland and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Her most recent position was at South Eastern HSC Trust as director of nursing, primary care and older people
She undertook various roles across Health and Social Care (HSC) trusts as well as in the Department of Health in Northern Ireland and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Her most recent position was at South Eastern HSC Trust as director of nursing, primary care and older people
King hosts reception to celebrate international nurses
The event, held yesterday, spotlighted the diversity of nurses and midwives in the UK and paid a particular tribute to the contribution of the internationally educated workforce.
The celebrations came as part of the NHS 75th anniversary, while also marking the King’s 75th birthday.
More than 400 nurses and midwives attended the reception, which concluded with a surprise birthday song, performed by the NHS choir.
During the event, the King met a selection of international nurses and midwives c
The celebrations came as part of the NHS 75th anniversary, while also marking the King’s 75th birthday.
More than 400 nurses and midwives attended the reception, which concluded with a surprise birthday song, performed by the NHS choir.
During the event, the King met a selection of international nurses and midwives c
Covid inquiry: Government considered cutting nurse training years
Nurse leaders have responded to the revelation with concern, and have urged the government to confirm that plans to “cut vital education time” are no longer on the table.
The proposal to squeeze nurse training time came to light during Lord Mark Sedwill’s recent evidence-giving hearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on 8 November.
Lord Sedwill, the former cabinet secretary, was running the civil service when the coronavirus pandemic began but resigned in September 2020.
During his session last we
The proposal to squeeze nurse training time came to light during Lord Mark Sedwill’s recent evidence-giving hearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on 8 November.
Lord Sedwill, the former cabinet secretary, was running the civil service when the coronavirus pandemic began but resigned in September 2020.
During his session last we
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Nursing Times Strike Coverage
Coverage of strikes by nurses and midwives, directly from picket lines across England and Northern Ireland
Maternity support workers in Grimsby strike over pay
Staff at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust commenced the strike this morning, after talks between their union Unison and hospital managers failed.
Nurses stage 24-hour strike action in Northern Ireland
They join other public sector colleagues in a day of mass industrial action, in what has been described as the biggest strike in Northern Ireland’s history.
An estimated 170,000 public sector workers belonging to 15 trade unions are taking part in the walk-outs over pay, in strike action that has been organised by the Northern Ireland committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
An estimated 170,000 public sector workers belonging to 15 trade unions are taking part in the walk-outs over pay, in strike action that has been organised by the Northern Ireland committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
RCN strike ballot result leaves nurses ‘disappointed but hopeful’
It was revealed on Tuesday that the RCN's bid to secure another six-month strike mandate in England had failed, because not enough people took part in the vote.
The college had tried to escalate its strike action through an aggregated ballot, which, if it had been successful, would have given the RCN a mandate to strike in every NHS employer in England where its members work.
However, there was only a 43% turnout for the ballot which fell short of the 50% threshold that is required by law for
The college had tried to escalate its strike action through an aggregated ballot, which, if it had been successful, would have given the RCN a mandate to strike in every NHS employer in England where its members work.
However, there was only a 43% turnout for the ballot which fell short of the 50% threshold that is required by law for
Court rules final day of RCN strike action is unlawful
The strikes were set to begin at 8pm on Sunday, 30 April and run until 8pm Tuesday, 2 May.
However, the judge determined today that RCN members would not be able to strike on 2 May, following legal action by the government.
Mr Justice Linden agreed with the case put forward by government lawyers that any action on that date would not have the protection of the RCN's current strike ballot mandate and would therefore be “actionable”.
He ordered the RCN to pay £35,000 for the costs of the hearin
However, the judge determined today that RCN members would not be able to strike on 2 May, following legal action by the government.
Mr Justice Linden agreed with the case put forward by government lawyers that any action on that date would not have the protection of the RCN's current strike ballot mandate and would therefore be “actionable”.
He ordered the RCN to pay £35,000 for the costs of the hearin
Unison nurses strike for third time in Northern Ireland
For the third time in recent months, health and care staff joined picket lines across Northern Ireland to protest the current pay deal from Westminster and to advocate for patient safety.
District nurse Nicola Bell, who was on a picket line at Shankill Road in Belfast, told Nursing Times that she was striking once again because nursing was “becoming unsafe” due to staff shortages.
“We’re so few and far between that we’re showing up to shifts and we're being left in positions where our registra
District nurse Nicola Bell, who was on a picket line at Shankill Road in Belfast, told Nursing Times that she was striking once again because nursing was “becoming unsafe” due to staff shortages.
“We’re so few and far between that we’re showing up to shifts and we're being left in positions where our registra
Striking CAMHS nurses are ‘fighting for kids and families’
Nursing Times was told on the picket line today outside Sheffield Children’s Hospital that CAMHS nurses were “fighting for kids and their families” by going on strike.
The industrial action is part of the sixth day of strikes across England by the Royal College of Nursing over pay and safe staffing.
Amy Hodkin, a community mental health practitioner for CAMHS at the hospital, told Nursing Times that she was “really worried about the future” of children’s mental health services.
She described
The industrial action is part of the sixth day of strikes across England by the Royal College of Nursing over pay and safe staffing.
Amy Hodkin, a community mental health practitioner for CAMHS at the hospital, told Nursing Times that she was “really worried about the future” of children’s mental health services.
She described
Striking nurses warn that colleagues are leaving NHS for better pay
These concerns were raised outside Leeds General Infirmary today, as part of the Royal College of Nursing’s fifth day of strikes taking place across England.
Rhian Wheater, a nurse at the hospital, told Nursing Times that staffing levels across the NHS were unsafe and she found this “scary” and “frightening”.
Ms Wheater said: “Due to real-terms pay cuts, we've lost a lot of nurses.
“We've got 47,000 vacancies within nursing, which means that we can't keep our patients safe and the wards are c
Rhian Wheater, a nurse at the hospital, told Nursing Times that staffing levels across the NHS were unsafe and she found this “scary” and “frightening”.
Ms Wheater said: “Due to real-terms pay cuts, we've lost a lot of nurses.
“We've got 47,000 vacancies within nursing, which means that we can't keep our patients safe and the wards are c
Striking nursing associates fear ‘breaking’ under current pressures
They gathered on the picket line alongside their nurse colleagues at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, on the second day of the Royal College of Nursing’s January strikes.
Rebecca O’Hare, a registered nursing associate on a respiratory ward, said she was struggling to give people proper care because of the pressures she was under.
“It’s so demoralising, so deflating, when you can’t give people the time of day that they need and that they deserve,” she said.
Before qualifying as a n
Rebecca O’Hare, a registered nursing associate on a respiratory ward, said she was struggling to give people proper care because of the pressures she was under.
“It’s so demoralising, so deflating, when you can’t give people the time of day that they need and that they deserve,” she said.
Before qualifying as a n
Staffing and demand concerns draw mental health nurses to picket line
Staff from Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, a mental health trust, gathered outside Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich today as part of the second wave of Royal College of Nursing strikes taking place across England.
Mark Randall, a community mental health nurse, told Nursing Times that this was "the hardest [he has] ever known" his job to be.
As a part of a team that cover rural areas in north-west Norfolk, Mr Randall described how the rise in fuel prices had affected him and his colleagu
Mark Randall, a community mental health nurse, told Nursing Times that this was "the hardest [he has] ever known" his job to be.
As a part of a team that cover rural areas in north-west Norfolk, Mr Randall described how the rise in fuel prices had affected him and his colleagu
International nurses considering leaving UK if pay does not improve
Hundreds of nurses took to the picket line yesterday outside Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham, as part of the second day of Royal College of Nursing strikes taking place this month.
Among those on the picket line were internationally educated nurses, who described disappointment at the pay dispute with the government and warned that some had plans to move to other countries if things do not improve.
Treesa Joseph, a home ventilation nurse lead at QMC, part of Nottingham University Ho
Among those on the picket line were internationally educated nurses, who described disappointment at the pay dispute with the government and warned that some had plans to move to other countries if things do not improve.
Treesa Joseph, a home ventilation nurse lead at QMC, part of Nottingham University Ho
Take our pay demands seriously, urge striking nurses
Nurses gathered in their hundreds today outside St Thomas’ Hospital in London, as part of the Royal College of Nursing strikes taking place today.
Hannah Peters, a staff nurse at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, told Nursing Times that nurses had been “forced” onto the picket line, for not being properly renumerated for the work they did during the coronavirus pandemic.
“We’ve just been let down over and over again by the government – we've tried to negotiate with them, they're not h
Hannah Peters, a staff nurse at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, told Nursing Times that nurses had been “forced” onto the picket line, for not being properly renumerated for the work they did during the coronavirus pandemic.
“We’ve just been let down over and over again by the government – we've tried to negotiate with them, they're not h
RCN strikes live: Nurses on the picket line in fight for fair pay
Strike action is planned across almost 80 employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is set to involve up to 100,000 nursing staff.
It is the first of two strike days scheduled in December by the RCN, with the second due to take place on 20 December.
The dispute is centred on nurses’ and unions’ anger over the below-inflation pay awards issued this year to NHS staff and connected issues of poor staffing and workplace pressures.
Follow this story for live updates throughout the day a
It is the first of two strike days scheduled in December by the RCN, with the second due to take place on 20 December.
The dispute is centred on nurses’ and unions’ anger over the below-inflation pay awards issued this year to NHS staff and connected issues of poor staffing and workplace pressures.
Follow this story for live updates throughout the day a
Nursing Times NMC coverage
Coverage of decision making and controversy at the UK's nursing regulator
‘No plans’ for government to undertake independent inquiry into NMC
The government has confirmed that it will not undertake a national inquiry into the performance and operations of the UK’s nursing regulator, despite calls from the profession to do so following a damning review into its culture.
NMC restarts search for interim chief executive
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a recruitment campaign for a new interim chief executive and registrar, after the previous one stepped down before formally starting.
Fitness to practise: 16 die by suicide while under investigation
A total of 16 nurses and midwives are known to have died by suicide in the last six years while under or having concluded a fitness to practise (FtP) investigation, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has confirmed.
NMC chair defends leadership position amid calls to resign
The chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has defended his position at the regulator, despite ongoing calls for him to stand down following a damning review into the organisation’s culture.
Nurses share harrowing testimonies of NMC failures at protest
Black nurses have been left “broken” by the nursing regulator, due to the sheer number of disproportionate referrals and discrimination they face, according to protesters.
Nurses to stage protest over NMC treatment of minority staff
The group Equality 4 Black Nurses announced today that nursing staff plan to protest outside the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) headquarters on 17 July.They will be supported by NMC Watch, a group which works to support registrants going through the fitness to practise (FtP) process.It comes as a review published this week into the culture at the NMC revealed alarming instances of toxicity, racism and discrimination at all levels of the regulator.The peer-led support network for Black nurse...
Ministers to meet with NMC to discuss findings of culture review
The government will meet with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to discuss the findings of a review into its internal culture, which exposed bullying, racism and toxic behaviour at all levels.
Damning review finds ‘toxic’ culture at the UK nursing regulator
A “hotbed of bullying, racism and toxic behaviour” within the UK’s nursing and midwifery regulator is putting the public at risk and endangering nurses and midwives, according to a damning new report, which criticised the organisation for a range of failings.
Government urged to launch independent inquiry into NMC
Nurse leaders have called on the government to launch an independent review into the UK nursing regulator, following a shocking report that identified a toxic and dysfunctional culture.
Advanced practice review delays due to ‘busy summer period’ at NMC
The NMC said it would now aim to launch a consultation on draft standards of proficiency for advanced practice, and associated education programme standards, by April or May 2025.It had previously said it would launch the consultation by January 2025.Earlier this year, the NMC’s governing council gave the green light to plans to regulate advanced practice.It comes as part of an ongoing review into advanced practice by the NMC that also included a report being published and a steering group being...
NMC chair commits to tackling discrimination following racism row
The chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has committed to putting anti-racism and tackling discrimination at the "front and centre" of the regulator's work going forwards, amid controversy about the appointment of its interim chief executive.
NMC’s new chief executive resigns following backlash
The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) new interim chief executive and registrar has stepped down following widespread criticism of her involvement in a high-profile NHS race discrimination case.
Exclusive: Departing chief spells out ongoing NMC challenges
With deep regret and sadness, Andrea Sutcliffe revealed in May that she would be resigning as chief executive and registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) due to ill health.Marking the end of her tenure at the NMC, Ms Sutcliffe spoke to Nursing Times about some of her key achievements while leading the organisation over the last five years, and the challenges that lie ahead for her successor and the important work that must be prioritised in the coming months.“It just does feel that...
Nigeria fraud case: four nurses struck off by NMC
It comes as the NMC found last year that widespread fraud had taken place at Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria, which hosts tests for international nurses seeking to apply for UK registration.Alongside investigating the individual nurses involved, the NMC commissioned an internal audit into its handling of the incident, which has found that the NMC needs to “get stronger” at identifying organised fraudulent activity.The fraud at Yunnik Technologies Test Centre was uncovered afte...
NMC chief stepping down due to ill health
Ms Sutcliffe is set to have neurosurgery in the next few weeks after a tumour was unexpectedly discovered during a scan that she received after having a fall last month.The NMC said that while the tumour is “almost certainly benign” and Ms Sutcliffe is expected to make a full recovery, she will not be returning to her role in order to focus on her health.Having been appointed in January 2019, Ms Sutcliffe said it had been a “great privilege” to lead the NMC for the last five years.“I’ve been con...
Advanced practice regulation: NMC announces timeline
This week, the regulator has approved its plan for phase two of its work around regulating advanced practice, setting out key milestones and timelines for this part of its review.The NMC review into advanced practice nursing, which has been taking place since 2022, has found great variation in how nurses enter and undertake advanced practice roles.In March this year, the NMC’s governing council voted to press ahead with plans to regulate advanced practice, amid concerns that the variation could...
Review into disparities in NMC fitness to practise outcomes
The NMC said it wanted to understand whether bias or discrimination contribute to the disparities that it is seeing across the FtP process.It comes as previous research conducted by the regulator found that nurses and midwives have different FtP outcomes based on their protected characteristics and where they trained, live and work.The NMC launched its ‘ambitious for change’ programme of research in 2019, which assessed the impact its regulatory processes have on different groups of nurses, midw...
NMC revises corporate plan to focus on areas of ‘risk’
It has set out five prioritised areas of work for the next two years, which focus on key goals such as reducing the fitness to practise (FtP) backlog and building an inclusive and open culture.To achieve these outcomes, the Nursing and Midwifery Council said it had deferred or reduced the scope of some planned projects, to release capacity and resources.Plans on pause include refreshing the NMC website, refurbishing the offices in London and delaying the development of a new strategy for 2025.Th...
NMC signs off record investment in fitness to practise
At a meeting of its governing council yesterday, the regulator gave the green light to the funding boost, which will be the biggest investment in FtP in a decade.It comes as the NMC’s FtP caseload continues to rise, with a record number of referrals last month.The £30m investment has been put forward as part of a new 18-month plan to gradually reduce the delays in closing FtP cases, as well as reduce the pressure on decision makers.In its most recent council papers, the NMC noted that progressin...
NMC agrees to regulate nursing associates in Wales
Today, the regulator’s governing council gave the green light for the introduction of the band 4 role in the country, with the aim that the first nursing associates in Wales will begin training in autumn 2025.It comes after the Welsh Government announced earlier this year that it intended to introduce nursing associates.The role, which currently only exists in England, is designed to sit at a level between a nursing assistant and registered nurse. As of October 2023, there were 10,505 nursing as...
Regulation of advanced practice nurses to go ahead
The regulator has been undertaking a review of advanced practice since 2022 and it has found huge variation in how professionals enter and undertake advanced practice roles.There is currently no single definition of what an advanced practice nurse is, what education they should have and what skills they need.This variation could risk public perception of advanced practitioners, and therefore confidence and trust for those working in those roles, the review warned.As such, the NMC has concluded t...
NMC puts forward proposals for advanced practice regulation
The regulator will seek approval from its governing council next week on the different approaches it could take for the regulation of advanced practice nursing and midwifery across the UK.The move has been welcomed by chief nursing and midwifery officers from across the UK, who said that regulation would give patients confidence in advanced practitioners.The proposals come as part of an ongoing review into advanced practice by the NMC, which has so far consisted of an independent report being pu...
‘Stressful time’ for Nigerian nurses after NMC fraud probe
Almost 2,000 internationally educated nurses were impacted by the incident, which was first flagged to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in May 2023.The NMC launched an investigation last year into Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria after it was alerted to “anomalous data” coming from the site.Yunnik is a third-party test centre, overseen by test provider Pearson VUE, that provides the computer-based test (CBT) of competence for the NMC.The CBT is one of two parts of a test...
Support for regulation of advanced practice nurses
The research, carried out by the Nuffield Trust on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), found variation in the clinical content of advanced practice courses, the experience required for advanced practice roles, and employers and public understanding of the roles.According to the report, nurses and midwives are increasingly taking on “more complex, autonomous and expert roles”, commonly referred to as advanced practice.The report described a “fast-moving landscape” where advancer pr...
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Degree show funding should not come out of students' pockets
Degree shows are typical in marking the end of art-based degrees. Students use degree shows, which are physical and online spaces, to showcase their work to bring together everything they have learnt and created during their studies. It is also an opportunity to get your name out into the ever-competitive art world and show employers what you have to offer. But should students be expected to fund them?
When you walk around Knight’s Park campus, the walls are covered in A4 posters. Each poster i
When you walk around Knight’s Park campus, the walls are covered in A4 posters. Each poster i
Kingston University’s Big Read 2022 shortlist announced
Kingston University’s Big Read programme has announced its shortlist of books for 2022.
KUHoglets 'Going for Gold' in the Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative
KUHoglets have announced that they are aiming for a Gold Accreditation in the Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme.
KU celebrates LGBT+ History Month
Kingston University has created a line-up of events in support of LGBT+ History Month.
KSA students reflect on their year abroad during Covid-19
Last year was the final year for students in higher education in the UK to study abroad using this programme as the UK will not be taking part since it left the EU.
Because of this, many KSA students seized the opportunity to study abroad with Erasmus+, with some of them concluding their first term abroad this month.
But how has Covid-19 affected their time studying abroad?
Because of this, many KSA students seized the opportunity to study abroad with Erasmus+, with some of them concluding their first term abroad this month.
But how has Covid-19 affected their time studying abroad?
Students should embrace another year of unconventional Christmas celebrations
Last year the government proposed that universities should end in-person teaching two weeks before Christmas so that students could isolate and make it home in time to celebrate with their families.
KU alumna launches handmade products in time for Christmas
A Kingston University product and furniture design alumna has launched two new products this week ahead of Christmas.
Scrap the stern emails: students with high absence rates need support
As we enter the darker winter months, characterised by cold mornings and daylight saving, it can feel harder to embrace the commute to university.
Universities’ strategy on suicide prevention could include parents
The Office for Students (OfS) is developing guidance to universities that includes them establishing a policy on how information should be shared with family and friends if they are concerned about students’ mental health.
Petition launched to make livestreaming and recorded lectures mandatory at KU
The Union of Kingston Students has launched a petition to make livestreaming and recording of lectures mandatory for KU courses.
KSA fine art students exhibit work at the Saatchi Gallery
Seven Kingston School of Art (KSA) MFA fine art students exhibited their work at the Saatchi Gallery as part of the London Grads Now. 21 Show.
LGBT+ students’ safety should be KU’s priority, so where is the housing?
Being shoved into a flat full of strangers during fresher’s week can be daunting for any first year, and for LGBT+ students it can be particularly challenging.
Politics students face the brunt of changes at KU with other subjects in the firing line
Politics students at Kingston University have experienced disruptive changes to their studies, after the department was merged and undergraduate courses suspended for future study.
Girls Night In: boycott of Kingston bars and clubs has support of Union of Kingston Students
Clubs and bars in Kingston will face a boycott today in response to recent reports of spiking taking place across the country.
Pride and poetry: Kingston LGBT+ society hosts evening of performance poetry
The Kingston LGBT+ society and Union of Kingston Students hosted an LGBT+ poetry panel yesterday evening at the John Galsworthy building on the Penrhyn Road campus.
Kingfisher update: GoFundMe launched to get legal opinion on demolition
A GoFundMe page was set up this week to help Kingston residents pay for a legal opinion on the decision to demolish Kingston’s Kingfisher Leisure Centre.
KU launches new Student Inclusion Module to educate students on diversity
The Student Inclusion Module was launched on Canvas at the start of October to educate Kingston University students on equality, diversity and inclusion.
LGBT+ housing to come to KU
Students might soon be able to opt-in to a new LGBT+ accommodation scheme as part of an initiative for safe space housing, the Union of Kingston Students said.
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Sex Education opened up dialogues at home: Here’s why that’s a good thing
How the show sparks up conversations on everything from consent to gender identity.
Tracing the timeline of my bisexuality
“ Barbies scissoring, I have learnt, was an obligatory part of being a Queer child”
Six bisexual awakenings for women and non-binary people that defined the 2000s
Bi moments of realisation from the defining decade that was the ’00s. To celebrate Bi Awareness Week we’re taking you on a whistle-stop tour of the most universal bisexual awakenings of the 2000s.
Six songs for every bisexual mood
Whether you’re crushing on someone or feeling reflective, there’s a song for every vibe.
5 myths that need dispelling about being bisexual in 2021
Bisexuality is not one size fits all, and that diversity should be celebrated. As it is Bisexual Awareness week, we wanted to tackle some of the myths about bisexual people which, unfortunately, still seem to be circulating in 2021.
The Brilliant Club
Tutor Spotlight: Aisha Islam
Aisha Islam joined The Brilliant Club as a Scholars Programme tutor in September 2018 and has taught Year 9 and 10 students at The Durham Federation in Durham and The King Edward VI School in Northumberland. She taught her course ‘Currents and craniums: the effect of ageing on cognition and motor control’ until February this year.
Tutor Spotlight: Dr. Amy Melia
Dr. Amy Melia became a Scholars Programme tutor with The Brilliant Club in autumn 2020. She teaches ‘Art, Activism and Social Movements: Can Art Be a Tool for Social Change?’ in Liverpool to Year 9 students at Archbishop Beck Catholic College and Year 9 and 10 students at Archbishop Blanch School.
Tutor Spotlight: Connor Long-Johnson
Connor Long-Johnson began his journey as a Scholars Programme tutor with The Brilliant Club in January 2022 and has brought his passion for literature into London classrooms.
Find the joyous moments when you read, write and research and cherish them
In her guest article, we hear from Scholars Programme pupil alumna, Ella Devereux, who is now studying at Kingston University. She speaks about the importance of reading and research.
Eastern Daily Press
How Storm Gareth is changing what is in Norwich’s shops
Norwich has been a target of storm Gareth's ferocious gusts of wind, which have reached speeds of 60mph in some areas.
‘We have 12 years before it is irreversible’ - students hold second climate change protest in Norwich
Hundreds of people marched the streets of Norwich over climate change.
Videos
N-B
A film by Ella Devereux, documenting the day-to-day lives of three non-binary people.
Ella Devereux interviews Abena Essah
Ella Devereux chats to Abena Essah about their poetry, the differences between performance and written poetry and how to cope with writer's block.
Ella Devereux interviews The Repeat Beat Poet
Ella Devereux chats to PJ, aka The Repeat Beat Poet, about his performance poetry and the history of community within poetry.
Save the World Club - Kingston upon Thames
A short video about Save the World Club, a charity based in Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas.