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Effects of bedrest 4: renal, reproductive and immune systems
This fourth article in a series on the effects of prolonged bedrest on body and mind describes its effects on the renal, reproductive and immune systems
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Exclusive: England's new CNO pledges to boost pride in nursing
The new chief nursing officer for England has vowed to foster greater positivity about the profession and to promote a “contemporary” image of nurses and midwives by stamping out old stereotypes.
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Effects of bedrest 4: renal, reproductive and immune systems
This fourth article in a series on the effects of prolonged bedrest on body and mind describes its effects on the renal, reproductive and immune systems
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How to prepare for your nursing interview
Whether you’re applying for a place to study nursing at university, a final year student nurse applying for your first nursing role, or a practising nurse looking for a new job, you’ll have to undergo an assessment, usually involving a range of tests and an interview, to secure your place.
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We need a credible workforce plan to ensure commitments to mental health care don’t become another set of broken promises
The NHS Long Term Plan, published last month, reasserted the government’s commitment to improving mental health services both for adults and for children and young people.
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Workforce Summit and Awards to return in 2019
This Workforce Summit and Awards, which will be held in September, aims to help organisations attract the best talent while celebrating innovative workforce planning and management
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Is the Mental Capacity Act fulfilling its aims?
The Mental Capacity Act was introduced 10 years ago to ensure capacity to make decisions is properly assessed and those lacking it are well cared for. Is it working?