http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/patient-safety-congress-supports-speak-out-safely/5057434.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/patient-safety-congress-supports-speak-out-safely/5057434.article “The Patient Safety Congress is proud to be supporting the Nursing Times Speak Out Safely campaign Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:36 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/francis-report/what-nursing-times-predicts-the-francis-report-will-recommend/5054526.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/francis-report/what-nursing-times-predicts-the-francis-report-will-recommend/5054526.article The first “Francis report” published three years ago gives us some insight into what we can expect the barrister to focus on in his long-awaited second report this week, says Jenni Middleton. jenni.middleton@emap.com (Jenni Middleton) Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:06 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/my-horror-and-sadness-turned-to-disbelief-and-shock/5054257.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/my-horror-and-sadness-turned-to-disbelief-and-shock/5054257.article Shaun Lintern attended every evidence session of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry in his former role as a local newspaper journalist. He describes the personal impact the experience had on him. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Tue, 5 Feb 2013 00:01 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/francis-report/analysis-francis-report-to-lift-lid-on-how-poor-care-could-persist/5054228.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/francis-report/analysis-francis-report-to-lift-lid-on-how-poor-care-could-persist/5054228.article Sarah Calkin looks at why the report into failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust will have implications for all nurses, as well as for the entire health and social care system. sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:55 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/murder-suspect-nurse-released-on-bail/5039933.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/murder-suspect-nurse-released-on-bail/5039933.article A 46-year-old male nurse suspected of murdering three hospital patients at Stepping Hill Hospital has been released on police bail. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/mental-health/south-west-yorks-ft-nurse-to-advise-nice/5034863.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/mental-health/south-west-yorks-ft-nurse-to-advise-nice/5034863.article A mental health nurse from South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust has been chosen to help shape national guidance on the treatment of young people with schizophrenia and psychosis. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:54 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-workforce/half-of-nhs-staff-would-prefer-cuts-to-pay-over-pensions/5033431.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-workforce/half-of-nhs-staff-would-prefer-cuts-to-pay-over-pensions/5033431.article Almost half of local NHS workers would prefer their pay to be cut rather than their pensions, according to an opinion poll. ruth.keeling@emap.com (Ruth Keeling) Mon, 8 Aug 2011 13:29 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/trespassers-on-medical-ground/5006643.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/trespassers-on-medical-ground/5006643.article With a government review, increased autonomy, advanced roles and working time laws contributing to nurses taking on junior doctors’ tasks, Clare Lomas looks at how the boundaries between the professions have become blurred. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/risks-and-benefits-changing-the-nursing-skill-mix/5006399.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/risks-and-benefits-changing-the-nursing-skill-mix/5006399.article Healthcare assistants have taken on more and more core nursing tasks in recent years. Sally Gainsbury investigates the impact of this blurring of professional boundaries in the current economic climate Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-nursings-great-challenge-care-of-the-elderly/5006113.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-nursings-great-challenge-care-of-the-elderly/5006113.article A recurring theme in negative reports about nursing quality in the NHS seems to be the care given to older patients. Clare Lomas investigates what can be done to meet the challenge clare.lomas@emap.com (Clare Lomas) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:32 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/nurses-with-hiv-fear-and-loathing-on-the-frontline/5005832.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/nurses-with-hiv-fear-and-loathing-on-the-frontline/5005832.article A survey carried out by the National AIDS Trust has found that staff with HIV working in the health service face discrimination. Charlotte Santry looks at the findings and reports on the legal rights of nurses working with the virus, their colleagues and patients charlotte.santry@emap.com (Charlotte Santry) Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:02 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/trauma-tsar-has-nurses-at-the-centre-of-his-plans/5005644.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/trauma-tsar-has-nurses-at-the-centre-of-his-plans/5005644.article Professor Keith Willett has been set the task of redesigning and improving NHS trauma care. Richard Staines and Steve Ford report on his plans and how they will affect nursing Richard.Staines@emap.com (Richard Staines) steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/a-room-of-their-own/5005164.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/a-room-of-their-own/5005164.article Patient and political demand for single rooms in hospital is growing. In their favour are privacy, dignity and infection control. But could there be downsides - and would they create work for nurses? Graham Clews investigates Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/the-knowledge-and-skills-framework-creating-careers-or-creating-a-monster/5004589.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/the-knowledge-and-skills-framework-creating-careers-or-creating-a-monster/5004589.article The Knowledge and Skills Framework was set up to ensure strong staff skills in the NHS. In the third in our series on Agenda for Change five years on, Richard Staines reveals exclusive research on how trusts are acting on the the KSF Richard.Staines@emap.com (Richard Staines) Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/agenda-for-change-have-hopes-for-fair-pay-faded/5004548.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/agenda-for-change-have-hopes-for-fair-pay-faded/5004548.article Agenda for Change has failed to deliver fair pay, according to the majority of over 1,000 respondents to a Nursing Times survey. In the second in our series on AfC five years on, Richard Staines reports on its effects on pay and careers. Richard.Staines@emap.com (Richard Staines) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:46 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/fair-pay-to-the-nhs-agenda-for-change-five-years-on/5004127.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/fair-pay-to-the-nhs-agenda-for-change-five-years-on/5004127.article It is almost five years since the Agenda for Change pay system was introduced to unify pay across the third largest workforce in the world. Richard Staines asks the system’s architects about its successes, failures and future challenges. Richard.Staines@emap.com (Richard Staines) Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/prescribing/nurse-prescribing-the-next-steps/5003904.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/prescribing/nurse-prescribing-the-next-steps/5003904.article Nurse prescribing powers have grown from small beginnings to cover the entire formulary today. But area is still not without its concerns and difficulties. Clare Lomas reports on barriers facing nurse prescribers clare.lomas@emap.com (Clare Lomas) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/have-you-had-a-eureka-moment/5003616.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/have-you-had-a-eureka-moment/5003616.article Health minister Lord Darzi has called for more innovation in the NHS. Nurses already have a proven track record in coming up with practical solutions to everyday problems on the frontline. Jo Carlowe reports Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/primary-care-urged-to-implement-new-end-of-life-guidelines/5003178.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/primary-care-urged-to-implement-new-end-of-life-guidelines/5003178.article Primary care services will face an ‘avalanche of need’ among dying patients if they do not act now to improve end-of-life care, a leading expert in end-of-life care has warned. clare.lomas@emap.com (Clare Lomas) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/defining-quality-in-end-of-life-care/5003220.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/defining-quality-in-end-of-life-care/5003220.article This month sees the launch of two major new documents on end-of-life care that could affect the majority of nurses at some point in their career. Clare Lomas reports on the Department of Health’s new core competences and principles for working with adults at the end of life and the Gold Standards Framework Centre’s updated guidelines on end-of-life care. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/have-nurses-been-freed-exclusive-survey-on-a-year-of-nhs-reforms/5002999.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/have-nurses-been-freed-exclusive-survey-on-a-year-of-nhs-reforms/5002999.article In the second part of Nursing Times’ investigation into the government’s NHS Next Stage Review one year on from its publication, nurses give their opinions on its impact and progress. Steve Ford reports steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lord-darzi-on-why-clinicians-must-be-in-charge-of-reform/5002701.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lord-darzi-on-why-clinicians-must-be-in-charge-of-reform/5002701.article With the first anniversary of the publication of NHS Next stage Review coming up this month, Richard Staines talks to the architect of the plan, health minister Lord Darzi, on progress so far and priorities for the future Richard.Staines@emap.com (Richard Staines) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/beyond-getting-the-message-why-the-nhs-is-adopting-social-marketing/5002452.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/beyond-getting-the-message-why-the-nhs-is-adopting-social-marketing/5002452.article Realising that just telling people about healthy living won’t necessary make them change, the NHS is employing social marketing. Clare Lomas looks at how this idea, with its more targeted and even informal approach, can lead to people acting on public health messages clare.lomas@emap.com (Clare Lomas) Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/working-time-directive-tsar-says-the-48-hour-week-is-good-for-nursing/5002104.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/working-time-directive-tsar-says-the-48-hour-week-is-good-for-nursing/5002104.article Wendy Reid, the national clinical lead for the European working time directive, talks to Steve Ford about why she thinks limiting doctors’ working hours to no more than 48 hours a week is good for nurses and their patients steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/what-does-the-48-hour-week-mean-for-nursing/5002163.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/what-does-the-48-hour-week-mean-for-nursing/5002163.article As doctors’ hours are reduced, will this mean greater career opportunities for nurses – or just more work being dumped on them? Steve Ford investigates how nurses think the European working time directive will affect their roles and standards of care. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/is-the-overseas-nursing-market-recession-proof/5001969.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/is-the-overseas-nursing-market-recession-proof/5001969.article There have been warnings that the recession has made the UK less attractive to overseas workers. With the UK having long relied on nurses from abroad, Graham Clews examines the challenges facing overseas nurses and those who employ them Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/an-end-to-violence/5001440.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/an-end-to-violence/5001440.article It is now nearly 10 years since the government launched its Zero Tolerance campaign to put an end to violence against NHS staff. Richard Staines investigates whether the health service is now a safer place to work for nurses Richard.Staines@emap.com (Richard Staines) Mon, 18 May 2009 17:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/the-new-face-of-regulation-what-will-the-cqc-mean-for-nursing/5001058.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/the-new-face-of-regulation-what-will-the-cqc-mean-for-nursing/5001058.article The new super-regulator, the Care Quality Commission, took up its powers at the start of last month, marking the beginning of a raft of changes in healthcare regulation. Alastair McLellan talks to its chief executive, Cynthia Bower, about what the commission has in store for nurses alastair.mclellan@emap.com (Alastair McLellan) Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/the-big-issues-in-nursing/5001025.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/the-big-issues-in-nursing/5001025.article Nursing seems to be facing more changes and challenges than ever before. Earlier this year, Nursing Times held its annual summit at which the key issues affecting the profession were debated. Steve Ford reports on a special round-table meeting, held in April, to update this discussion steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/swine-flu/swine-flu-what-every-nurse-should-know/5000955.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/swine-flu/swine-flu-what-every-nurse-should-know/5000955.article With the NHS gearing up to tackle a potential swine flu pandemic, Graham Clews looks at advice from the key agencies and examines the crucial role that nurses must play Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:31 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/how-safe-are-patients-in-primary-care/5000739.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/how-safe-are-patients-in-primary-care/5000739.article Most initiatives to improve patient safety have so far focused on the acute sector. But what about patient safety in community and general practice settings? Jo Carlowe investigates Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/can-you-measure-compassion/5000543.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/can-you-measure-compassion/5000543.article Compassion is often held up as a basic tenet of nursing. But a perceived lack of this quality in the modern profession has sparked new efforts to ensure nurses embrace it as a core value. Helen Mooney investigates current developments in the compassion debate Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/the-nurse-who-will-bring-quality-to-the-nhs/5000299.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/the-nurse-who-will-bring-quality-to-the-nhs/5000299.article Last summer the government announced that its future health policy would be heavily focused on driving up the quality of NHS services. Graham Clews talks to the nurse charged with advising ministers on how to ensure this happens Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/shedding-pounds-nursing-and-obesity/2007438.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/shedding-pounds-nursing-and-obesity/2007438.article The problem of growing obesity levels is never far from the headlines. Nurses across the UK are involved in a range of innovative projects designed to tackle the problem, including a controversial scheme that pays people to lose weight. Clare Lomas investigates clare.lomas@emap.com (Clare Lomas) Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/more-nurses-equals-better-care/2007478.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/more-nurses-equals-better-care/2007478.article A week after a healthcare watchdog identified staffing shortages as a key reason for failings at an acute trust, Nursing Times has obtained new evidence confirming a direct correlation between patient outcomes and nursing workforce numbers. Steve Ford investigates steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/why-nurses-are-vital-to-beating-cancer/5000031.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/why-nurses-are-vital-to-beating-cancer/5000031.article NHS cancer services have developed significantly in the last decade. Clare Lomas talks to cancer tsar Professor Mike Richards about how nurse-led services have been at the heart of these advances and the future role that all nurses can play in tackling the disease clare.lomas@emap.com (Clare Lomas) Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/first-response-to-the-prime-ministers-commission/5000059.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/first-response-to-the-prime-ministers-commission/5000059.article In the week following Nursing Times’ exclusive report on the Prime Minister’s Commission on the future of the profession, Steve Ford finds out what nurses think about the review steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-sick-leave-service/2001678.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-sick-leave-service/2001678.article What would you think if in future you had to telephone a call centre if you were sick and couldn’t go in to work? And how would you feel about this service if you knew it was saving your trust the cost of a brand new Ferrari every month?Nurses may find they are increasingly required to notify a private company when they want to take sick leave to have their ‘absence managed’. Steve Ford investigates. Tue, 3 Mar 2009 17:01 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/a-christian-nurse-suspended-for-offering-to-pray-has-sparked-health-care-and-religion-debate/1997207.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/a-christian-nurse-suspended-for-offering-to-pray-has-sparked-health-care-and-religion-debate/1997207.article The case of a community nurse suspended at the end of last year for offering to pray for a patient has sparked fresh debate on the relationship between health care and religion. Helen Mooney finds out what nurses think about the issue Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:10 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-theatre-nurses-can-make-surgery-safer/1994088.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-theatre-nurses-can-make-surgery-safer/1994088.article Theatre nursing is at a crossroads. While it is struggling with target pressures, image difficulties and staff shortages, two major initiatives promise to raise its profile and extend its remit. Richard Staines investigates Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:24 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/act-now-on-health-visitors-to-prevent-another-baby-p/1987761.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/act-now-on-health-visitors-to-prevent-another-baby-p/1987761.article As the dust settles on the Baby P scandal and the child health strategy looks set to be finally unveiled, Helen Mooney puts the government’s pledges on the role of health visiting under scrutiny Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:50 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-use-social-networking-sites-safely/1981799.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-use-social-networking-sites-safely/1981799.article Recent cases have put the current vogue for social networking websites under scrutiny. Jo Carlowe reports on how nurses can use social networking sites safely Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:25 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-you-ready-to-screen-your-patients-for-mrsa/1981769.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-you-ready-to-screen-your-patients-for-mrsa/1981769.article MRSA screening for elective patients is to be compulsory in England. Clare Lomas finds out if the NHS is ready Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:50 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/hpv-mmr-and-whats-next-on-the-virus-vaccine-hotlist/1975793.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/hpv-mmr-and-whats-next-on-the-virus-vaccine-hotlist/1975793.article With nurses across the UK on the frontline in delivering the first HPV vaccinations and others planning MMR catch-up campaigns Steve Ford investigates the upcoming virus candidates on the vaccine hotlist Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:56 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-lethal-legacy-of-asbestos/1975685.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-lethal-legacy-of-asbestos/1975685.article A rising number of nurses are dying from the effects of asbestos, Kathy Oxtoby reveals Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:23 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/creating-a-new-culture-of-leadership/1969886.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/creating-a-new-culture-of-leadership/1969886.article Clare Chapman is charged with overseeing the NHS nursing workforce. She tells Steve Ford about developments in nurse leadership, education and why the economic downturn could be good for the profession Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:28 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-ensure-good-clinical-engagement-with-new-quality-indicators/1964508.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-ensure-good-clinical-engagement-with-new-quality-indicators/1964508.article The government wants to introduce quality indicators to measure nurses’ performance. Helen Mooney looks at how to ensure good clinical engagement with the new metrics Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:38 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/is-confusion-a-sign-of-wisdom-in-health-promotion/1961677.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/is-confusion-a-sign-of-wisdom-in-health-promotion/1961677.article Health promotion is often presented in a one-size-fits-all message, yet it is rarely that straightforward, says Aldo Mussi Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:09 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-christmas-festivities-and-pressures-can-damage-health-and-well-being/1951784.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-christmas-festivities-and-pressures-can-damage-health-and-well-being/1951784.article Christmas may be a time for celebration but nurses are also likely to deal with some of the negative consequences the festivities have for patients. Nerys Hairon investigates Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/practice-nursing/will-the-pcts-split-into-purchaser-and-provider-benefit-nursing/1951408.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/practice-nursing/will-the-pcts-split-into-purchaser-and-provider-benefit-nursing/1951408.article In 2009 a shake-up of primary care services will see PCTs officially split into purchaser and provider branches. Richard Staines considers the benefits and disadvantages for nursing. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:28 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-times-speaks-to-professor-tony-hazell-about-the-rehabilitation-of-the-nmc/1944684.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-times-speaks-to-professor-tony-hazell-about-the-rehabilitation-of-the-nmc/1944684.article Professor Tony Hazell is charged with the rehabilitation of the NMC, and hopes that nurses will soon see it as supportive. For a start, he tells Alastair McLellan, nurses don’t need revalidation Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:51 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/patient-safety-alerts-failing-to-reach-the-frontline/1939530.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/patient-safety-alerts-failing-to-reach-the-frontline/1939530.article Recent research has found that patient safety alerts are routinely not being implemented. Louise Hunt looks at the barriers that prevent the NHS learning from its mistakes Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:22 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/coming-clean-on-infection-control/1939240.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/coming-clean-on-infection-control/1939240.article Only one in ten trusts comply fully with the government’s hygiene code. Should this give patients cause for concern – or is this actually a success story? Richard Staines reports Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:52 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/emerging-threats-five-diseases-nurses-need-to-know-about/1931627.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/emerging-threats-five-diseases-nurses-need-to-know-about/1931627.article What are the likely contenders for emerging diseases over the next five years in the UK? Nerys Hairon investigates the conditions that could make an impact on nurses’ work Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:54 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/public-health-in-a-recession/1931623.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/public-health-in-a-recession/1931623.article The effects of the recession will be extensive for nurses, affecting not only themselves but also public health, and the patients who consult them. And many nurses have been there before. By Daloni Carlisle Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:31 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-happens-when-your-trust-is-taken-over/1927013.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-happens-when-your-trust-is-taken-over/1927013.article Poorly performing trusts are increasingly likely to be taken over by more successful trusts or private management. Helen Mooney reports Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:14 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/a-blueprint-for-better-care/1920890.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/a-blueprint-for-better-care/1920890.article With the Conservative Party calling for more single rooms in all hospitals, Helen Mooney examines the pros and cons for nurses and patients Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:08 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-will-changes-to-top-up-fees-mean-for-nurses/1920758.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-will-changes-to-top-up-fees-mean-for-nurses/1920758.article The government has announced a range of measures that aim to increase access to expensive drug treatments. Helen Mooney outlines the new system and its implications for nursing Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:05 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/can-nurses-expect-a-new-deal-on-pay/1915029.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/can-nurses-expect-a-new-deal-on-pay/1915029.article Unions have submitted their evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body calling for a recommendation that the government reopens the talks on pay. Helen Mooney analyses the facts and figures Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:54 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-rcn-professional-forum-limits-reduce-peer-support/1907795.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-rcn-professional-forum-limits-reduce-peer-support/1907795.article The RCN has approved plans to cut the number of its professional forums, and limit nurses to free membership of one. Clare Lomas asks how this will impact on peer support and information needs Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:21 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/occupational-health/how-happy-and-healthy-are-nurses/1902473.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/occupational-health/how-happy-and-healthy-are-nurses/1902473.article NT’s latest well-being survey reveals a significant drop in stress but poor weight control among nurses. Helen Mooney reports. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/older-people/patient-restraint-under-scrutiny/1896240.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/older-people/patient-restraint-under-scrutiny/1896240.article With ‘unacceptable’ patient restraint once again the focus of public attention, Helen Mooney highlights gaps in current guidance Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:23 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-shock-tactics-work/1890144.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-shock-tactics-work/1890144.article The gruesome results of smoking are to appear as graphic images on cigarette packets. Helen Mooney reports. Tue, 7 Oct 2008 17:37 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/transforming-nursing-roles/1890131.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/transforming-nursing-roles/1890131.article As key figures in government and nursing discuss plans to modernise the profession’s careers, Louise Tweddell finds that frontline staff are already transforming roles Tue, 7 Oct 2008 17:19 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/a-leader-who-appreciates-the-value-of-hcas/1883669.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/a-leader-who-appreciates-the-value-of-hcas/1883669.article Unison general secretary Dave Prentis understands the pressures and challenges HCAs face, and has reason to appreciate the work they do, reports Ann Shuttleworth Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:08 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-regulation-be-fair-to-hcas/1883658.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-regulation-be-fair-to-hcas/1883658.article Although it is likely to be introduced soon, the shape of HCA regulation is far from clear, reports Ingrid Torjesen Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:01 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-it-really-like-to-work-as-a-hca/1883653.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-it-really-like-to-work-as-a-hca/1883653.article Their presence in all areas of healthcare means HCAs have an unrivalled range of job opportunities and choice, reports Emma Wilkinson Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:58 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/hcas-are-the-backbone-of-the-health-service/1883633.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/hcas-are-the-backbone-of-the-health-service/1883633.article I am always impressed by the dedication and care shown by members of the healthcare team as they go about their work. Nowhere was this more evident than at UNISON’s recent healthcare assistant conference. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:43 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-we-really-beating-mrsa/1883060.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-we-really-beating-mrsa/1883060.article MRSA infection rates have been halved, exceeding the national target and the expectations of many. Steve Ford and Clare Lomas review this achievement and consider the next steps. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:29 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/why-are-nurses-still-paying-to-park/1879426.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/why-are-nurses-still-paying-to-park/1879426.article Teachers and police officers do not have to pay to park at work - but nurses do. As NT launches its free parking campaign, Clare Lomas reports on this unfair practice. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:18 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/planning-a-workforce-fit-for-the-capital/1866579.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/planning-a-workforce-fit-for-the-capital/1866579.article London’s SHA's major plan, intended to provide London with a polyclinic-led health service, includes promises of a major boost to nurse numbers. Richard Staines reports Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:52 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/computer-power-on-the-ward/1866323.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/computer-power-on-the-ward/1866323.article A patient alert system promises to improve care and save the NHS money. Louise Tweddell finds out how computer power is working on the ward Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:27 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/would-you-stop-to-provide-care/1866313.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/would-you-stop-to-provide-care/1866313.article As an NT survey shows that most nurses have legal concerns about treating someone outside work, Helen Mooney investigates the duty and risks involved in using clinical skills in public Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:18 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/tools-to-find-the-work-you-want/1851431.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/tools-to-find-the-work-you-want/1851431.article From drawing up a CV to going to Australia, Rebecca Norris has advice on finding a job Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:55 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/great-expectations/1851406.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/great-expectations/1851406.article Making the leap from training to the workplace can be challenging. Rob Finch outlines some approaches to career planning that can make that transition easier Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:43 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/making-the-most-of-nurse-training/1847884.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/making-the-most-of-nurse-training/1847884.article Combining academic work with practical placements can make nurse training a real juggling act.Ann Shuttleworth finds out how the right coping strategies can help students to succeed Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:27 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/dealing-with-debt/1847881.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/dealing-with-debt/1847881.article Managing your finances is just one of the many challenges you will encounter as a nursing student. Clare Lomas looks at some of the practical steps you can take in order to prevent financial concerns from spoiling your time at college Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:23 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/this-student-nurse-life/1847878.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/this-student-nurse-life/1847878.article While being a student nurse can be challenging, that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Here three students talk to Kathy Oxtoby about the enjoyable side of student life Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:16 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/champions-of-equal-rights/1838845.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/champions-of-equal-rights/1838845.article Diversity champions are volunteers who ensure staff and patients are treated equally, stepping in to change practice or procedures. Jennifer Taylor finds out about the role Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:43 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/practice-in-the-80s/1811281.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/practice-in-the-80s/1811281.article Skills assessed on behaviourOn our guard with Sister MagerObjectives were so specificClear, precise, annoyingly prolificEvery box required a tickThe system seemed so slickThis lasted quite a-while,‘til along came another stylePat Wood Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:58 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-student-in-76/1811258.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-student-in-76/1811258.article Do as you were toldWarranted a goldDared to speak outYou’d receive now’tShades of grey in betweenWhat did they mean?Got on with your workNever found to lurkBut you may fail, if foundShirking, slinking aroundCrying in the sluiceFeeling of no useA book of skills in your pocketNot filled in, you’d get a rocketSeemed it was a guideAlways by your side.To the office we would marchRustling, uniforms full of star Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:44 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-nursing-ready-for-graduation/1807999.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-nursing-ready-for-graduation/1807999.article With plans for an all-graduate profession likely to be endorsed, Louise Tweddell considers the implications of such a shift. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:15 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/do-dress-codes-lead-to-discrimination/1839434.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/do-dress-codes-lead-to-discrimination/1839434.article Bare below the elbow policies are coming into direct conflict with religious beliefs. Helen Mooney reports Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/care-homes-told-to-improve-services-to-bme-patients/1801006.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/care-homes-told-to-improve-services-to-bme-patients/1801006.article Only one-half of minority ethnic care home residents feel their needs are adequately considered. Helen Mooney analyses a critical report Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-is-secure-psychiatric-care/1847847.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-is-secure-psychiatric-care/1847847.article As recent events prompt calls for national standards to define psychiatric hospitals, Helen Mooney investigates the challenges of ensuring security and delivering care Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-rise-of-the-walk-in-centre/1800931.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-rise-of-the-walk-in-centre/1800931.article In less than a decade walk-in centres have become a vital part of NHS service provision. Jennifer Taylor looks at the future of these ventures and the nurses who work in them Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:15 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/should-past-crimes-stop-you-nursing/1795400.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/should-past-crimes-stop-you-nursing/1795400.article As recent events show, there are no set rules on whether a ‘spent’ conviction bars someone from nurse training. Helen Mooney reports Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:50 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/analysis-targeting-nurse-care/1791045.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/analysis-targeting-nurse-care/1791045.article A new nurse-led model of care for vulnerable mothers is being piloted across England. Louise Tweddell reports on its progress. Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:36 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/can-employee-screening-protect-vulnerable-patients/1768841.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/can-employee-screening-protect-vulnerable-patients/1768841.article A new vetting and barring employment scheme is planned for next year. Richard Staines investigates how it will affect nurses Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:04 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/why-hospitals-are-becoming-cleaner/1737410.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/why-hospitals-are-becoming-cleaner/1737410.article Latest ratings on hospital cleanliness and food suggest things are getting better. From modern matrons to the ‘deep clean’, Lisa Hitchen examines the driving forces behind the changes Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:47 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/can-the-nhs-ever-be-green/1736884.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/can-the-nhs-ever-be-green/1736884.article The government has announced tough new targets to cut the health service’s carbon dioxide emissions. How can nurses help make the NHS greener, asks Richard Staines Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:57 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-lure-of-nursing-in-alberta/1736861.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-lure-of-nursing-in-alberta/1736861.article Alberta in Canada has a booming economy and a lack of nurses. Paul Dinsdale looks at the appeal of moving there Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:43 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-lies-ahead-for-community-nurses/1733511.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-lies-ahead-for-community-nurses/1733511.article The government's major shake-up of the NHS, published earlier this month, included Our Vision for Primary and Community Care, a stand-alone document outlining junior health minister Lord Ara Darzi’s plans for the expansion of non-acute services (NT News, 8 July, p3). Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:06 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-nt-won-the-training-campaign/1733339.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-nt-won-the-training-campaign/1733339.article As TOFT draws to a close, Louise Tweddell examines its major achievements Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:20 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/food-champions/1732897.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/food-champions/1732897.article With patient nutrition a concern, Kathy Oxtoby finds out how nurses in Yorkshire are improving hospital meals Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:58 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/acting-for-vulnerable-adults/1732771.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/acting-for-vulnerable-adults/1732771.article Eight years ago guidance sought to address shortfalls in the care of vulnerable adults. Ingrid Torjesen examines how nurses are now taking action to protect this client group Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:33 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-building-a-quality-workforce-fit-for-the-future-of-nursing/1731773.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-building-a-quality-workforce-fit-for-the-future-of-nursing/1731773.article A high-quality workforce will be key to taking the NHS Next Stage Review forward. Louise Tweddell examines in detail the main points of the staff strategy plan Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:26 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-tories-unveil-plans-for-nhs/1676583.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-tories-unveil-plans-for-nhs/1676583.article The Conservatives say they will replace central targets and reforms with a focus on patient outcomes. Helen Mooney looks at their plans Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:32 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-we-failing-overseas-nurses/1628514.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-we-failing-overseas-nurses/1628514.article The lure of working in the UK has led to some overseas nurses becoming exploited by rogue international recruitment agencies. Jennifer Taylor investigates Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:48 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/directors-of-nursing-uncovered/1622530.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/directors-of-nursing-uncovered/1622530.article An NT survey reveals that many nurses haven’t even met their director of nursing. Clare Lomas finds out more Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:28 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-judgement-delivered-on-nmc/1621924.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-judgement-delivered-on-nmc/1621924.article The NMC finds its remit under threat in the wake of a scathing report. Helen Mooney looks in detail at the ‘significant weaknesses’ identified Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:27 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-modern-matrons-making-a-difference/1567618.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-modern-matrons-making-a-difference/1567618.article The NHS met its target of employing 5,000 modern matrons last week. Helen Mooney analyses whether they have been a success. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:41 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-it-time-to-get-rid-of-targets/1542658.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-it-time-to-get-rid-of-targets/1542658.article Concerns have been raised that continuing government focus on targets for the NHS is having a negative effect on nursing care. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:38 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/predicting-the-future/1437695.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/predicting-the-future/1437695.article NT columnist Rob Harteveldt peers into his crystal ball to see what nursing will be like in 60 years’ time. Fri, 30 May 2008 11:22 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/valuing-the-nhs/1437677.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/valuing-the-nhs/1437677.article Nursing has come a long way since the health service was founded in 1948 but, as RCN general secretary Peter Carter discusses, its dedication to caring remains constant Fri, 30 May 2008 11:18 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/millennium-nursing/1437673.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/millennium-nursing/1437673.article Nursing opportunities have grown in the 21st century. Adrian O’Dowd reports Fri, 30 May 2008 11:15 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-nurses-who-fail-to-blow-the-whistle-on-bad-practice-protecting-themselves/1433216.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/are-nurses-who-fail-to-blow-the-whistle-on-bad-practice-protecting-themselves/1433216.article Nigel Jopson and Ian Pierce-Hayes discuss the issues surrounding whistleblowing. Wed, 28 May 2008 11:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-patients-have-their-say/1426269.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-patients-have-their-say/1426269.article The Healthcare Commission has just published the results of its annual survey of hospital inpatients. Richard Staines analyses the findings Tue, 27 May 2008 17:31 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-telecare-aid-independence/1388677.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/will-telecare-aid-independence/1388677.article Remote monitoring is to be trialled to improve care of older people. Louise Tweddell asks whether it can really replace a human touch. Tue, 20 May 2008 12:54 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/analysis-do-health-visitors-have-a-future/1211699.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/analysis-do-health-visitors-have-a-future/1211699.article Health visiting in England could be key in the shift to more preventative care but there are serious concerns the role is to be phased out.Louise Tweddell reports Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:26 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-will-pay-deal-mean-for-you/1136917.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-will-pay-deal-mean-for-you/1136917.article The government has proposed a pay rise worth nearly 8% over three years for nurses. Richard Staines examines the details. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:03 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-in-the-1980s/1086415.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-in-the-1980s/1086415.article Starting witha pay hike, this decadre was characterised by staff protests, business management in the NHS and care in the community. Adrian O'Dowd looks back Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:59 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-great-training-robbery/1085854.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-great-training-robbery/1085854.article NT’s Time Out for Training campaign has outlined nurses’ difficulties in obtaining CPD and even mandatory training due to budget cuts and staffing levels. Jennifer Taylor finds out how nurses’ experiences compare with those of other public servants Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:10 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/was-the-deep-clean-worth-it/1080132.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/was-the-deep-clean-worth-it/1080132.article Has the ‘deep clean’ proved a major step forward in infection control or just a publicity stunt, asks Helen Mooney Mon, 7 Apr 2008 15:16 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/take-charge-of-your-career/1061429.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/take-charge-of-your-career/1061429.article Nurse and career coach Emma Soy advises clinicians how they can take charge of their career Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:21 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-patient-power-good-for-nurses/1044296.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/is-patient-power-good-for-nurses/1044296.article With patient centred cae the focus of government strategies, Richard Staines finds out how increasing public demands and expectations are affecting nurses Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-nmc-under-scrutiny/946379.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-nmc-under-scrutiny/946379.article Ministers have announced that allegations of bullying, racism and financial mismanagement at the nursing regulator are to be investigated.Richard Staines reports Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:40 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-could-colin-norris-have-been-stopped/904592.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-could-colin-norris-have-been-stopped/904592.article Steve Ford asks if any system could have prevented the murders. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:45 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/clinial-news-analysis-can-a-new-pension-scheme-prevent-staff-shortages/849220.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/clinial-news-analysis-can-a-new-pension-scheme-prevent-staff-shortages/849220.article Will new pension benefits designed to encourage nurses to continue working into their 60s solve NHS workforce problems, asks Richard Staines Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:05 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis/809274.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis/809274.article How can the NHS stop students from dropping out? Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:23 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-is-it-worth-working-as-an-agency-nurse/754072.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-is-it-worth-working-as-an-agency-nurse/754072.article Agency nursing has been under scrutiny in recent weeks after it was revealed that a hospital paid more than £120 an hour for an agency shift. But as NT highlighted, this rate was paid under special circumstances and is certainly not the norm (NT News, 12 February, p4). Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:21 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-will-short-term-workforce-thinking-derail-nhs-plans/701144.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-will-short-term-workforce-thinking-derail-nhs-plans/701144.article Workforce planners have issued their latest predictions on the needs of the NHS nursing workforce. Emma Vere-Jones reports Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:58 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-are-relationships-with-patients-always-out-of-bounds/524449.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-are-relationships-with-patients-always-out-of-bounds/524449.article Earlier this month healthcare watchdog the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE) released guidance warning nurses and other healthcare professionals of the risks in forming relationships with either current or former patients. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:48 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-brown-sets-out-strategy-for-a-preventive-nhs/472561.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-brown-sets-out-strategy-for-a-preventive-nhs/472561.article Gordon Brown has started the new year by setting out his vision for the future of the NHS. In an exclusive interview Mr Brown told Richard Staines that nurses will be central these plans Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:05 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-sixty-years-on-what-nurses-think-about-the-nhs/461682.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/news-analysis-sixty-years-on-what-nurses-think-about-the-nhs/461682.article NT has surveyed nearly 1,500 nurses on their opinions of the NHS ahead of its 60th anniversary later this year. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-nurses-will-tackle-the-flu-pandemic/305597.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-nurses-will-tackle-the-flu-pandemic/305597.article New plans reveal the key role that UK nurses would play in an influenza pandemic, reports Louise Tweddell. Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:55 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/tough-road-lies-ahead-on-nurse-pay/287947.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/tough-road-lies-ahead-on-nurse-pay/287947.article Battle lines have been drawn for next year’s pay review. Richard Staines looks at who wants what and why Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:49 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-exactly-can-nurses-expect-from-new-sick-pay-proposals/208122.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-exactly-can-nurses-expect-from-new-sick-pay-proposals/208122.article Latest plans mean trusts will come under pressure to help nurses on long-term sick pay return to work. Richard Staines reports Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00 GMT