Understaffing and long shifts ‘increase nurse sickness’

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Understaffing and long shifts ‘increase nurse sickness’

Long shifts, understaffing and working in teams with a higher proportion of unregistered staff have been linked to greater sickness absence among nurses. Understaffing and long shifts ‘increase nurse sickness’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Calls for investment into nurses working in policy custody

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Calls for investment into nurses working in policy custody

A new report has highlighted the impact of a shortage of nurses and other healthcare workers in prisons on people in police custody. Calls for investment into nurses working in policy custody appeared first on Nursing Times.

Community nurses facing ‘forced demotions’, says QICN

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Community nurses facing ‘forced demotions’, says QICN

An organisation representing community nurses has launched a survey asking nursing staff about the impact of forced demotions. Community nurses facing ‘forced demotions’, says QICN appeared first on Nursing Times.

RCN Scotland launches ballot on 8% pay offer

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RCN Scotland launches ballot on 8% pay offer

The Royal College of Nursing in Scotland has today begun balloting its members on whether they accept or reject the government’s latest pay offer. RCN Scotland launches ballot on 8% pay offer appeared first on Nursing Times.

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