International Nurses’ Day: what’s it like working at the coalface of healthcare?
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International Nurses’ Day: what’s it like working at the coalface of healthcare?

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/careers/international-nurses-day-working-career-healthcare By Hannah Friend Nursing is a crucial part of the medical profession. We hear from workers on the ground about what their day job is really like Nursing is certainly not for the feint-hearted, but it does have its rewards, including a sense of satisfaction and pride not found in…

NHS bursary for student nurses and midwives will continue in Wales
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NHS bursary for student nurses and midwives will continue in Wales

This article was taken from: http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2018-04-23/nhs-bursary-for-student-nurses-and-midwives-will-continue-in-wales/ By ITV News Student nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, (including those who rehabilitate people with disabilities or special needs) will still be able to apply for bursaries in Wales if they are starting their studies in September 2019. The incoming students must commit to working in Wales for up…

Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body
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Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/16/nurses-facing-financial-hardship-over-student-loan-company-error-rcn By Patrick Greenfield Student Loan Company halts or cuts funding for 800 in England and Wales after overpayments Hundreds of student nurses whose loans and grants have been cut off or reduced because of administrative errors are facing financial hardship and in some cases may not be able to continue their…

Meet the nurse who will soon perform surgery on patients alone

Meet the nurse who will soon perform surgery on patients alone

Unlike other nursing roles, a surgical care practitioner is involved with the patient every step of the way In the operating theatre, scalpel in hand, Sara Dalby is reminded of snow: “When you’re making the first incision, it’s like making a set of footprints in it. It’s never going to be the same.” Patients may…