http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:00:28 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_Survey_Exposes_School_Nurse_Numbers_Crisis_1276_1276.shtml UK Nursing The next government needs to double the number of school nurses to ensure every child has access to a school nurse, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN ). New research commissioned by the RCN shows on average a school nurse in the state sector covers at least ten schools, caring for an average of 2,400 pupils. This means less than 3000 school nurses cover the UK, amounting to just 4.5 school nurses per constituency. Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:45:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_Survey_Exposes_School_Nurse_Numbers_Crisis_1276_1276.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_calls_for_major_reforms_to_combat_MRSA_1277_1277.shtml UK Nursing The next Government will need to invest in hundreds of thousands more nurses' uniforms, require employers to build adequate staff changing and laundry facilities and introduce 24-hour cleaning teams in all acute hospitals if they are to successfully tackle MRSA and other healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:45:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_calls_for_major_reforms_to_combat_MRSA_1277_1277.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/New_Govenment_Must_Double_the_Number_of_Nurses_1278_1278.shtml UK Nursing Nurses are still leaving the profession in their thousands, despite the government's high profile recruitment push. The RCN warns that an incoming government will need to put in place measures to double the number of nurses coming into the profession just to maintain existing staffing levels. Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:45:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/New_Govenment_Must_Double_the_Number_of_Nurses_1278_1278.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/Nurses_Talking_Politics_in_UK_981_981.shtml UK Nursing With the date now set for the general election, nurses in every constituency throughout the United Kingdom are stepping up their campaign to lobby on issues such as a ban on smoking, more school nurses and the recruitment and retention of nurses. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 17:02:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/Nurses_Talking_Politics_in_UK_981_981.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_welcomes_Northern_Ireland_health_service_restr_915_915.shtml UK Nursing Commenting on the publication of the long-awaited proposals for the Review of Public Administration in Northern Ireland, the Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the proposed streamlining of the health and social services outlined in the consultation document. Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:19:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_welcomes_Northern_Ireland_health_service_restr_915_915.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_welcomes_new_health_service_checks_unveiled_by_914_914.shtml UK Nursing The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomes the new system for assessing public and private health services in England, unveiled today by the Healthcare Commission. Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:12:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/RCN_welcomes_new_health_service_checks_unveiled_by_914_914.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/commision-social-care-inspection_51.shtml UK Nursing A highly experienced team of regional directors, heads of service and a national director have been appointed by the new Commission for Social Care Inspection, which comes into force on April 1. Tue, 17 Feb 2004 06:45:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/uk-nurses/commision-social-care-inspection_51.shtml