Peter Carter calls for innovation, staff wellbeing and technology to be central priorities in government plans for building a sustainable high-performing healthcare system. ‘Workforce initiatives need to be at forefront of NHS investment strategy’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Graham Gibson argues that student nurses need greater financial support to better prepare them for the workforce. ‘Support us financially so that the NHS can continue to thrive’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The number of people accepting offers to join nursing courses has risen for the first time since 2021, according to new data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, but overall application numbers are still falling. UCAS: slight rise in student nurse acceptances for 2024-25 appeared first on Nursing Times.

The government has reiterated calls to reduce student nurses’ practice learning hours from 2,300 to 1,800, as part of its submission to the NHS Pay Review Body. Government backs reduction of student nurse placement hours appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new report from the Nursing and Midwifery Council has shed light on the most common reasons a nurse, midwife or nursing associate is referred to the regulator’s fitness-to-practise procedure. Patient care most common reason for NMC referrals appeared first on Nursing Times.

Third year, adult nursing, University of East London Hi, I am Zaneta, a final-year adult nursing student, and I am excited to join Nursing Times as one of this year’s student editors. Originally from Lithuania, I moved to the UK when I was 17 to… Zaneta Sadauskaite-Khokhar appeared first on Nursing Times.

Third year, learning disability nursing, University of Greenwich Hi, my name’s Emmie, I'm a passionate learning disability nursing student. As a student editor, I really hope to spread awareness of learning disability nursing, and to be able to share some of the amazing parts of… Emmie Parish appeared first on Nursing Times.

Second year, learning disability nursing, University of Birmingham I’m Rebecca, a student nurse studying for an MSc in mental health nursing. I have always been fascinated by human behaviour. I studied psychology as an A level and as my undergraduate degree and worked in both… Rebecca Kenderdine appeared first on Nursing Times.

Second year, nursing associate, University of the West of England   Hello! I’m Millie, I'm a second-year student nursing associate. It sounds cliché to say but I have always wanted to do nursing, I don’t recall a time where I wanted to do anything else.… Millie Holley appeared first on Nursing Times.

Third year, adult nursing, Queen's University Belfast Hi readers, my name is Graham, I'm a final-year adult nursing student at Queen's University Belfast. I am honoured to take on the role of student editor for Nursing Times. My nursing journey has been profoundly shaped by… Graham Gibson appeared first on Nursing Times.

Third year, midwifery, University of Birmingham Sana Gul is an early career nurse and current postgraduate midwifery student at the University of Birmingham. Her professional journey spans across Pakistan, Colombia, and the UK, enriching her with diverse clinical and cultural experiences. A passionate advocate for… Sana Gul Baloch appeared first on Nursing Times.

Third year, adult nursing, University of Northampton My name is Ujunwa Deborah Amu and I am a third-year adult nursing student at the University of Northampton. My journey into nursing began from a deep-rooted desire to care for others and positively impact their lives. I… Deborah Amu appeared first on Nursing Times.