Nursing needs its leaders to respond to Francis
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'Nursing needs its leaders to respond to Francis'
Last week’s Robert Francis QC interview in Nursing Times set the cat among the pigeons. His allegation that nursing’s voice had been decidedly absent since he published his report sent shockwaves around the profession.
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'It’s time to start looking after nurses to boost care'
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'Nursing needs to get comfortable with being challenged and challenging itself'
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'Hunt’s attack hurt and confused congress'
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'RCN squanders chance to tackle government'
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'New chief inspector role should be filled by a nurse'
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'Abuse of apprentice schemes risks safety'
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'Nurse education is not to blame for care failings'
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'The government's response has undermined the important role nurses play'
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'You shouldn’t have to be brave to tell the truth'
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'6Cs must end the years of make do and mend'
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'SOS: hiding the truth is just hiding the harm'
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'Staff must be protected when they raise concerns'
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'HCA regulation would be game changer for care'
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'Understand what Francis means for your practice'
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'Address staffing levels to give Francis real legacy'
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'Let’s not reinvigorate the “too clever to care” debate'
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'Are the Francis recommendations comprehensive?'
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'Francis will encourage nursing to put patients before paperwork'
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'Francis report must inspire positive change'
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'Does Burnham have the solution to failing system?'
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'Mentors have a lasting impact on students'
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'Don’t forget nursing has much to be proud of'
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'Patient satisfaction scores are only one part of the story'
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'Nurse leaders will need to be strong in voicing their concerns'
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'Nursing strategy success depends on everyone'
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'Reaching out to new mums is a clever move'
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'Recognise the value of all roles in nursing'
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'Develop ward sister role to improve care'
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'Students deserve an apology for bursary mess'
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'Share knowledge to drive nurse innovation'
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'NMC is out of touch with the profession'
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'NMC should accept government bailout'
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'It’s time to change the culture of the NHS'
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'First impressions affect perceptions of care'
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'Nursing should be the last place to hunt for cash'
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'Don’t allow nursing to surrender its voice'
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'Nursing research must be seen as a priority'
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'If ministers listen, they could see success'
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'Why Cameron has handed Lansley's NHS vision to Hunt'
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'It’s time to shout about the talents of nurses'
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'Nurses are concerned that the public misunderstand A&E'
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'Ride the Olympic wave and boost public health'
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'It's incredible to see such innovation at such a high level'
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'Be proud to be a nurse in the health service'
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'Managing is nursing too - so let's celebrate the diversity of the profession'
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'CNO has work cut out in restoring respect'
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'When nurses have respect, care is better'
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'Empty promises from the NMC will not suffice'
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'Pay system overhaul will damage nursing'
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'The case for mandatory staffing levels is clear'
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'Care will suffer if staff satisfaction is neglected'
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'Stop the blame game to raise standards of care'
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'Politicians still regard nursing as a good place to make savings'
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'Build on the forum’s work to boost nursing'
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'Lansley must listen to nurses on the front line'
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'Invest in skilled nurses to make real savings'
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'I vote that nurses celebrate all that is good about student training'
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'Listen to what nurses are saying about staffing'
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'Consign outdated ideas of nursing to the past'
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'Nurses aren’t immune to changes in etiquette'
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'A possible NMC fee hike will not prove popular with registrants who feel let down'
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'The regulator must not be seen as an HR service'
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'New leaders can ensure nursing’s voice is heard'
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'Is it necessary for all nurses to be mentors?'
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'Scheme to boost nurse research will aid care'
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'Show the public what nursing is getting right'
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'Badges can instil pride and raise care standards'
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'It’s time to tell the public that nurses are not maids'
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'Nursing is entitled to an effective regulator'
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'Maintain pressure on reforms to protect NHS'
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Lansley’s experiment with the NHS must never be repeated
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'Health bill opposition is not about pensions'
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'NMC faces challenge in replacing outgoing chief'
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'Cuts to posts may hinder the PM’s plans for care'
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'NHS principles reflect what is good in society'
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'Recognise and reward the moral code of nurses'
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'Tell us what you will be doing on the day of action'
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'Take a stand against violent behaviour in A&E'
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'Nursing matters and we’re here to fight for you'
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'Know your spreadsheets as well as your bedsheets'
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'Nurses are wizards of service improvements'
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'Don’t let horror stories put you off speaking out'
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'The media’s ‘too clever to care’ tag makes no sense'
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'Cutting posts causes danger as well as distress'
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'Allocate time to pass on your nursing insights'
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'Don’t miss out on your complete student package'
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'Never give up the fight to shape patient care'
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'Walk in your patients’ shoes to ensure good care'
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'Stop the nurse bashing and recognise the heroes'
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'It’s time to tell employers that your safety matters'
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'Our own fears can help us understand our patients better'
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'Time must be set aside for compassionate care'
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'We're dedicated to helping nurses further their careers'
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'Whistleblowers will face bullying from every side'
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'Log on to social media to reach service users'
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'Great ideas for awards can bring lasting change'
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Patient confidentiality matters in cyberspace too
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'Cuts to university places will harm the profession'
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'Grab your chance to speak to the regulator'
