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Working long shift patterns found to increase levels of ‘stress hormones’
A recognised biomarker for stress is higher in nurses after working longer shifts than shorter ones, according to a small study from Turkey. Working long shift patterns found to increase levels of ‘stress hormones’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
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NMC to seek approval for fee increase despite profession’s opposition
The NMC will next week push ahead with asking its governing body to approve a rise in the annual fee that registrants are required to pay the regulator, in spite of opposition to the move. NMC to seek approval for fee increase despite profession’s opposition appeared first on Nursing Times.
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New network launched to support community mental health nurses
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has announced the launch of a new network to support those working in community mental health nursing. New network launched to support community mental health nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.
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NMC asks Council to approve Fitness to Practice rules changes for faster, fairer process
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will ask its governing body to approve changes to the rules governing Fitness to Practise – as part of ongoing efforts t
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