Flavia Munn

London

Editor of Nursing Standard. The go-to resource for nursing issues and solutions. Winner of PPA Chairman's Award 2021 - 'a shining example of excellence'

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Tributes paid to Portsmouth-based nurse killed in plane crash

2 weeks ago | rcni.com | Flavia Munn

The RCN president is among those paying tribute to Portsmouth-based Indian nurse Renjitha Gopakumaran Nair, who was killed in the Ahmedabad plane crashTributes have been paid to an Indian nurse working in the UK who was killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash. Renjitha Gopakumaran Nair was on the Air India flight to London Gatwick airport on Thursday 12 June that went down just after take-off, killing 241 people onboard and dozens more on the ground.
There is a clear injustice in AfC pay that ministers must now address

3 weeks ago | journals.rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Editorial Next Flavia Munn Editor, Nursing Standard Is it fair to compare the pay award of NHS nursing staff with those of medical colleagues, teachers or, indeed, supermarket staff? The 3.6% pay award for nursing and other healthcare staff on Agenda for Change contracts in England and Wales was labelled grotesque by the RCN. Nursing Standard. 40, 6, 5-5. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.6.5.s1 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months...
NHS nurse pay inequality: this clear injustice must end

1 month ago | rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Nursing staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland need only look to pay awards in Scotland to see how they continue to be short-changed in their annual pay riseIs it fair to compare the pay award of NHS nursing staff with those of medical colleagues, teachers or, indeed, supermarket staff?
How NHS job freezes and bank pay cuts are hitting nurses

1 month ago | journals.rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Editorial Next Flavia Munn Editor, Nursing Standard Almost 7.5 million people are waiting for NHS treatment in England, where the service has just shy of 27,500 nursing vacancies. There are thousands of vacancies in the other UK nations too; in Northern Ireland, vacancies for nursing posts are the highest of all staff groups. At 1,185, they represent 21% of total vacancies. Nursing Standard. 40, 5, 5-5. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.5.5.s1 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe...
Datix denial: when you report patient safety incidents, is anyone listening?

2 months ago | journals.rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Editorial Next Flavia Munn Editor, Nursing Standard Nursing is a safety-critical profession with a learning culture – that’s what you always hear. But are nurses truly enabled to practise these principles? Or are they merely espoused by NHS managers, leaders and politicians when it suits their narrative or agenda? Nursing Standard. 40, 4, 5-5. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.4.5.s1 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months Unlimited access to...
What’s in the name ‘nurse’? When it comes to professional respect, everything actually

Mar 5, 2025 | journals.rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Flavia Munn Editor, Nursing Standard What’s the difference between a ‘nurse’ and a ‘registered nurse’? The answer itself is confusing – it could be nothing, or everything.
Why protecting ‘nurse’ title in law is a fight worth having

Feb 26, 2025 | rcni.com | Flavia Munn

‘Nurse’ title can be, and often is, used in job designations where the individual is not a registered nurse. But happily, that could soon become illegalWhat’s the difference between a ‘nurse’ and a ‘registered nurse’? The answer itself is confusing – it could be nothing, or everything. If someone introduces themselves as a ‘nurse’ to a patient or service user, they may well be a registered nurse (RN) and simply drop the ‘registered’ for ease and job-title reasons.
Nurses paying a heavy personal price for raising concerns

Feb 5, 2025 | journals.rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Editorial Next Flavia Munn Editor, Nursing Standard Nurses leave the profession for many reasons, and being overworked, underpaid and undervalued are notable among them. Nursing Standard. 40, 2, 5-5. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.2.5.s1 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track...
NMC referral threats: nurses pay heavy price for speaking up

Jan 28, 2025 | rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Nurses who speak out about care concerns too often find managers use the threat of referral to the Nursing and Midwifery Council against them Nurses leave the profession for many reasons, and being overworked, underpaid and undervalued are notable among them. But surely one of the saddest stories is that of a nurse explaining his move to retrain as a teacher after being victimised for raising safeguarding concerns. ‘Teaching is a normal job.
Public understands nurses’ value, but pay needs to catch up

Jan 7, 2025 | journals.rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Editorial Next Flavia Munn Editor, Nursing Standard Our annual investigation into the gifts given to nursing and other NHS staff always affirms the affection and appreciation felt by the public for this profession. If only others would replicate such gestures when it comes to your pay. Nursing Standard. 40, 1, 5-5. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.1.5.s1 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals RCNi...