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Band 5 to band 6 nurse: what’s the best way to progress quickly? We look at the keys to transition, including support and skills development. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Should nursing students be paid on clinical placement? Our panel discusses whether paying nursing students on placement would support or undermine their learning experience and supernumerary status. Read more here > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Bank shift pay cuts: what does this say about nurses’ value? In this comment piece, Jane Bates discusses the news that several NHS trusts cut their bank shift rates, risking staff shortages. Read more here > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

A former mental health nurse who defrauded the NHS out of more than £72,000 has been jailed. He falsely claimed he had worked 185 bank shifts over almost 18 months, for which he was paid a total of £72,632.72 in wages and holiday pay. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

BREAKING: Nursing and other Agenda for Change staff in England offered 3.6% pay rise for 2025-26, to be backdated to 1 April. Story to follow on Nursing Standard soon

BREAKING: NHS pay announcement in Nursing staff on AfC in England will see a pay rise of 3.6% says government [Doctors and teachers to get a 4% rise]

Click here for all the latest news on nursing pay > rcni.com/keywords/pay

The RCN has labelled nursing staff's 3.6% pay award for 2025-26 as ‘grotesque’, saying it is wrong to again favour doctors for higher wage rises. What do you think?

Is the NHS pay system fit for purpose? We look at how the NHS Pay Review Body came about and what happens when recommendations are submitted. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

The RCN has criticised the 2025-26 pay award, saying it would be ‘entirely swallowed up by inflation’ and is wrong to again favour doctor colleagues for higher increases. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Administering oral medicines safely in health and social care settings: a guide for nurses This article outlines a step-by-step procedure to ensure patients receive oral medicines correctly and safely. journals.rcni.com/nursing-standa…

‘Undoing a decade and a half of disregard for nurses’ will be ‘a journey’ Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting writes exclusively to Nursing Standard readers after announcing a 3.6% pay rise for NHS staff.

Type 2 diabetes has become a significant global public health issue. This article provides an overview of the condition and describes the nurses role in the care and management of patients living with it. journals.rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Have you considered using your nursing skills at one of the summer festivals?  If you are looking for a role but don’t know where to start, Nursing Standard has all the answers. Click here to find out how to get into the best summer events for free > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

NHS pensions: the 2025 changes nurses need to know about We review updates to the NHS Pension Scheme, including who s affected, the new pension contribution rates, and the change that affects part-time staff. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Nursing and other healthcare staff on Agenda for Change contracts in England and Wales have been awarded a 3.6% pay rise. The RCN has criticised it, saying it would be ‘entirely swallowed up by inflation’. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

With nursing students under increasing financial pressure, being paid while on clinical placement would add some much-needed money to people’s pockets. But would that affect students’ learning and development? Our panel offers their views > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

As a student on placement, securing enough time with your practice assessor can be challenging. This often leads to worries about getting your proficiencies signed off. Advice on how to ease your worries and work around your practice assessor’s day > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

A former mental health nurse who defrauded the NHS out of more than £72,000 has been jailed. He falsely claimed he had worked 185 bank shifts over almost 18 months. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

How to take a career break from nursing – and is it a good idea? Get advice on what to consider if you want time out from nursing, including how to plan for it and stay in touch with practice and colleagues. rcni.com/nursing-standa…