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The UK has been facing an ongoing shortage of nurses in its healthcare system over the last few years. There are three primary reasons for this shortage: An ageing workforce; An ageing population; The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Source countries To address this shortage, the UK is employing international…

This article has been funded by Galapagos Biotech Ltd. Galapagos supported the nurse education and hosting of the discussion which led to the development of the algorithm. The content of the algorithm was developed by three rheumatology nurse leaders (Alison Kent, Brian Rhys-Dillon and Julie Painter) based on their clinical…

Find out how the NMC panel acted in this case. Not yet read the case? Read the charge and background here Nurse A told the panel that they worked as a senior care assistant. They then worked as a nurse under supervision before working unsupervised as a nurse, during which time…

A nurse working in a care home was found to have poor knowledge and command of the English language, which affected their clinical skills and fell below the NMC’s minimum requirements The charge That Nurse A, a registered nurse, did not have the necessary knowledge of the English language to…

Macmillan nurse consultant Catherine Bailey spoke to Nursing Times about why she was attracted to working in a role caring for people with breast cancer How would you describe your role to someone you’ve just met? “It is a multifaceted role. I focus on caring for people during their oncology…

Second year, learning disability nursing, University of Nottingham Hi, I am Ellie Sims and I am a very proud student learning disability nurse. Why learning disability nursing you may ask? Well, I sadly cannot take full credit for that. It all started with my mum who has always been passionate…

Second year, children's nursing, Sheffield Hallam University I am Jess, and I am a second-year children’s nurse at Sheffield Hallam University in South Yorkshire. I didn’t ever really plan to go into nursing, much less children’s nursing, until I was in my late 20s. My eldest child has complex needs,…

Second year, adult nursing, University of Worcester I'm Chioma Eucharia Nnajidema, a second-year adult nursing student at the University of Worcester. I chose nursing because it is a profession that borders on the science of the human body (anatomy and physiology) and the human essence (what matters to them). It…

Third year, mental health nursing, University of Northampton Hello, I am Chioma Vivian Ezunu. I am a third-year mental health nursing student and a peer mentor at the University of Northampton. I feel a deep sense of gratitude as I write this introductory piece. This student editor role gives me…

Second year, adult nursing, University of the West of Scotland I’m Richard, a second-year adult nursing student at the University of the West of Scotland. I’m a mature student at 40 years old. I’m father to four children and have another three step children. I have had a lot of…