Nursing Times

Nursing Times is a magazine tailored for nurses throughout the United Kingdom. Both the magazine and its website, nursingtimes.net, offer original research and a range of clinical articles designed for nurses at every level of their profession. Since its inception in 1905, and currently under the ownership of EMAP, Nursing Times aims to deliver a comprehensive news service focused on professional and clinical updates. The publication includes a section for nurses to express their views and debate relevant topics, along with features addressing important nursing issues and clinical supplements that concentrate on four key practice areas: infection control, respiratory health, continence management, and wound care.

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Former CNO appointed professor of nursing

2 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Edd Church

The former national chief nursing officer (CNO) for England has been appointed as professor of nursing at an East of England university. Professor Dame Ruth May, who retired as CNO last year, joins Anglia Ruskin University as professor of nursing and health systems leadership, based in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care.
Government to ban overseas care worker recruitment

2 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

Overseas recruitment of care workers will end by 2028, under plans set out by the government today. Ministers have unveiled controversial changes to visa and recruitment laws in a bid to cut net migration to the country. “Give people the security, respect and stability they need”Nicola RangerNursing unions have criticised the plans, describing them as “pandering” and “scapegoating”.
RCN chief warns of potential strike action over pay this year

2 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

Nurses will “bare their teeth” in pursuit of a proper pay rise this year, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) chief executive has said in a fresh warning about strike action from the profession. Professor Nicola Ranger today warned ministers against “dither and delay” on nurse pay and said RCN members would decide how they feel about taking strike action over this year’s deal.
Nurses encouraged to share 'positives' of the job

2 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Edd Church

Nurses must talk more about the “good as well as the bad” parts of the job to avoid discouraging people from joining the profession, members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have said. However, they also warned the government not to abuse their love for the job. "Just because we love our jobs doesn’t mean we’ll accept paltry pay"BJ WalthoRCN Congress 2025 began today (12 May) in Liverpool.
NMC begins search for permanent chief executive

3 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a recruitment campaign for a permanent chief executive and registrar, it has been announced. The regulator said it was looking for an “outstanding leader” who could build on progress that had been made on overhauling the organisation’s culture.
Government agrees to protect ‘nurse’ title in law

3 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Gemma Mitchell

The job title of ‘nurse’ will be given protection in law to ensure only those with the right training and registration can use it, the government has announced. The move by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) follows a campaign by nursing leaders and MP Dawn Butler.
Overseas nurses facing various barriers to speaking up

5 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

Overseas nurses fear speaking up due to concerns about retaliation, including dismissal or stalled career progression, a new report has revealed. A review published this month by the National Guardian’s Office, which oversees England’s Freedom to Speak Up guardians scheme, has identified some of the barriers faced by overseas nurses and other healthcare workers when raising concerns.
Inquiry hears of nurse staffing troubles on mental health wards

5 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Edd Church

A former chief nurse has told an inquiry into mental health inpatient deaths that more resources must be put into the registered nursing workforce to improve patient care. On 8 May, registered nurse Maria Nelligan and consultant psychiatrist Dr Ian Davidson appeared before the Lampard Inquiry as expert witnesses to provide contextual evidence on the state of mental health inpatient care.
Petition calls for end to nursing associate 'misuse'

6 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

A petition has demanded better recognition and support of the nursing associate role, amid concerns of its misuse by employers and limited career progression opportunities for registrants. Martyn Davey, a nursing associate at East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, launched the petition last week and it has since gathered more than 850 signatures.
VE Day: new nurse training unveiled to boost care for veterans

6 days ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

Nurses will be supported to better meet the healthcare needs of veterans, serving personnel and their families, under new government-funded training. Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, ministers have unveiled a £1.8m training and education package to improve care given to those from the armed forces community.