BREAKING: Almost half of GP nursing staff not given pay rise last year
Almost half of general practice nursing staff in England did not receive a pay rise last year, a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed. The nursing union has today issued a fresh call to the government to find ‘urgent’ funds to provide the full 6% pay rise general practice staff were... Read moreThe post BREAKING: Almost half of GP nursing staff not given pay rise last year appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Clear guidance’ needed on scope of nursing associates
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has called for ‘clear guidance’ on the ‘scope and limits’ of nursing associates amid reports of those in post running independent clinics in general practice. The nursing charity has today issued a position statement on the ‘safe and effective deployment’ of nursing associates in community settings, outlining ‘significant concerns’ about... Read moreThe post ‘Clear guidance’ needed on scope of nursing associates appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 7, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Adding GPNs to ARRS must avoid ‘further pay inequity’
The move to include general practice nurses (GPNs) within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) must see nursing pay ringfenced and equal to NHS terms and conditions ‘as a minimum’, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged. RCN director for England Patricia Marquis also stressed ‘safeguards’ must be put in place to avoid ‘further... Read moreThe post Adding GPNs to ARRS must avoid ‘further pay inequity’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Debt write-off plan for nurses included in health commission proposals
A ‘loan forgiveness’ scheme should be introduced for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who stay in the NHS after they qualify, according to a proposal in a report by the Times Health Commission. The commission – an expert panel set up by the newspaper in January 2023 to investigate evidence-based solutions for the UK’s... Read moreThe post Debt write-off plan for nurses included in health commission proposals appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
GPN Manifesto 2024: Prioritise health promotion
This is the fifth of 10 points of priorities for general practice nursing for this year, launched to form a manifesto for the profession. Look out for each of the points as they are published one by one, each supported by a nurse working in or closely related to general practice. Workforce shortages, soaring patient... Read moreThe post GPN Manifesto 2024: Prioritise health promotion appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Analysis GPN manifesto 2024 health promotion Source Type: news
Three more community nursing standards added to list by QNI
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has developed field specific standards for a further three recognised specialisms within community nursing, adding to the six published last year. The new standards are in the fields of health and justice nursing, community learning disability nursing, and palliative and end of life care nursing. A consultation on the draft... Read moreThe post Three more community nursing standards added to list by QNI appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Community nursing Latest news Source Type: news
Risk calculator could support preventative steps in unexplained chest pain
The risk of heart attacks for patients with undiagnosed chest pain could be reduced as a result of research that could support GPs to identify high-risk patients. People who visit their GP surgery with unexplained chest pain often leave with no answers and do not receive a diagnosis. A risk calculator developed by researchers at... Read moreThe post Risk calculator could support preventative steps in unexplained chest pain appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology chest pain Source Type: news
General practice nurses to be added to ARRS
General practice nurses (GPNs) are set to be included within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), the government has confirmed. The Department of Health and Social Care has said GPNs and mental health practitioners will be added to the scheme – which allows primary care networks to reimburse the salaries of some staff – within... Read moreThe post General practice nurses to be added to ARRS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
BREAKING: General practice nurses to be added to ARRS
General practice nurses (GPNs) are set to be included within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), the government has confirmed. The Department of Health and Social Care has said GPNs and mental health practitioners will be added to the scheme – which allows primary care networks to reimburse the salaries of some staff – within... Read moreThe post BREAKING: General practice nurses to be added to ARRS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Exhausting and unfair’: Three-quarters of GPNs work unpaid overtime
Almost eight in 10 general practice nurses (GPNs) have reported working unpaid overtime during a week period, a survey has suggested. Those among the profession have described the admission as evidence that staffing within primary care ‘does not adequately reflect capacity demands’ and warned the situation was ‘exhausting, unfair and unsustainable’ for GPNs. The finding... Read moreThe post ‘Exhausting and unfair’: Three-quarters of GPNs work unpaid overtime appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
New data a ‘ wake-up call ’ on prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
‘Staggering’ numbers of women and girls are suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome, and many more may be undiagnosed, according to new data. The condition occurs before each monthly period, causing symptoms such as depression and anxiety, breast tenderness, joint pain and cognitive problems affecting memory and concentration... Read moreThe post New data a ‘wake-up call’ on prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Women's health premenstrual disorder Source Type: news
Global cancer burden grows as NHS England launches national gene testing programme
Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new figures showing that the global cancer burden is growing. The survey undertaken by the WHO’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), shows a growing need for more cancer-related health services worldwide. Figures from 2022 show... Read moreThe post Global cancer burden grows as NHS England launches national gene testing programme appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cancer BRCA gene testing Breast cancer colorectal cancer lung cancer prostate cancer stomach cancer Source Type: news
GPN Manifesto 2024: Reinstate time for long-term conditions
This is the fourth of 10 points of priorities for general practice nursing for this year, launched to form a manifesto for the profession. Look out for each of the points as they are published one by one, each supported by a nurse working in or closely related to general practice. Workforce shortages, soaring patient... Read moreThe post GPN Manifesto 2024: Reinstate time for long-term conditions appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Analysis GPN manifesto 2024 long-term conditions Source Type: news
PM urged to ensure practice nurses ‘get the pay rise they were promised’
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for general practice nurses (GPNs) in England to ‘get the pay rise they were promised’ in response to a social media post by prime minister Rishi Sunak. To mark the launch of the new ‘Pharmacy First’ service in England, the prime minister posted a video on X,... Read moreThe post PM urged to ensure practice nurses ‘get the pay rise they were promised’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Measles: What nurses in primary care need to know
GP Dr Toni Hazell outlines why we are seeing a resurgence in measles, the key clinical signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to deal with a suspected case Anyone who keeps up to date with the news is probably feeling uneasy at the moment, with reports of spiralling cases of measles –... Read moreThe post Measles: What nurses in primary care need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Paediatrics Vaccinations and infections childhood immunisation infectious disease Source Type: news
