This article considers current evidence on the correct use of alcohol-based hand rubs and the nurse’s role in improving hand hygiene. Best practices for effective hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand rubs appeared first on Nursing Times.

CNO Duncan Burton explains the government’s new graduate guarantee policy for early career nurses and midwives in England. ‘I don’t want to see any nurse struggling to find jobs at the start of their career’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nearly 400,000 people have used a new prescription tracking feature in the NHS App in the first ten weeks since its launch, helping reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies. The handy “Amazon-style” tracker allows people to check the status of their medications as easily as their online shopping and has already been used 715,000 […]

The challenges facing a nurse on a busy night shift are the subject of a new film currently showing in independent cinemas. The newly produced hospital drama, Late Shift, depicts a powerful portrait of modern nursing, following one nurse's battle against time. “Petra Volpe’s tense… New film seeks to portray pressures of modern nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.

​​A global nursing body is calling for action on reducing plastic in healthcare settings, ahead of negotiations on a new global sustainability treaty. ICN makes plea to reduce use of plastic in healthcare appeared first on Nursing Times.

Find out how the NMC panel acted in this case. Not yet read the case? Read the charge and background here Final panel decision: What should happen to a nurse who behaved in an unprofessional and abusive manner? appeared first on Nursing Times.

Each month, Nursing Times will consider a real-life case heard by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness to practise panel. We’ll give you the facts of the case, as presented to the panel, and you’ll get a chance to consider what decision you would have made. What should happen to a nurse who behaved in an unprofessional and abusive manner? appeared first on Nursing Times.

A senior nurse from NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her 40 year career as a champion of community healthcare. Nurse leader recognised for ‘outstanding contribution’ to NHS appeared first on Nursing Times.

Certain specialist and advanced nurse apprenticeships will be exempt from a funding axe by the government, after major concerns were raised about how the cuts would impact recruitment and retention. Some level 7 nurse apprenticeships spared from funding axe appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses under investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council are being left isolated, confused and struggling to afford legal support, a not-for-profit law firm has warned. Nurses under investigation hit by soaring legal fees, firm warns appeared first on Nursing Times.

Three devoted staff members from Fleet Hall Care Home have raised over £1,400 for Alzheimer’s Society after completing the Trek26 Suffolk Coast 2025 on Saturday... Staff Members at Fleet Hall Care Home Trek 26 Miles for Alzheimer’s Society appeared first on The Carer.

Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project following a new funding contract from Sport England of £362,184 for three years. There are 4.7... Project Helping Unpaid Carers To Get Active Is Up And Running Again After Three-Year Funding Boost appeared first on The Carer.