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Safe staffing is key to reducing drug errors
The RCN has reiterated its calls for safe staffing legislation as new research shows drug errors are contributing to as many as 22,000 people dying
The 3Rs Campaign urges nursing staff to take rest breaks
The RCN has published a suite of resources designed to encourage nursing staff to “rest, rehydrate, refuel” during shifts. The 3Rs campaign urges nursing staff
Small steps to a healthier you
As nurses we spend our working lives looking after other people’s health but, arguably, it’s one of the hardest professions in which to look after
Richmond Nursing Agency’s Training Programme
We are a NHS framework approved agency and this means that training courses are a mandatory requirement. For this reason Richmond Nursing operates a comprehensive Training
Welsh NHS trusts paying millions of pounds for medical errors
Welsh NHS trusts are paying tens of millions of pounds each year in damages and legal fees for medical negligence, according to BBC research. Four
RCN welcomes calls to expand, develop and value the nursing workforce
The RCN has welcomed recommendations in a Parliamentary committee report on the nursing workforce, which says too little attention has been given to retaining nurses
How to handle a nursing emergency
As all our registered agency nurses know, you don’t need to work in A&E to encounter an emergency. Unexpected and crisis situations can happen on
NHS ‘haemorrhaging’ nurses as 33,000 leave each year
The NHS is “haemorrhaging” nurses with one in 10 now leaving the NHS in England each year, figures show. More than 33,000 walked away last
Richmond Nursing Agency launches the Nurse Ambassador program
Help Develop Our Services – Connecting Nurses with Nurses As a registered Richmond Agency Nurse, you are a vital piece of our health-care puzzle. A
How Wales became a world leader in caring for the terminally ill
It seems unbelievable that 40 years ago there were no specialist palliative care teams in Wales. People died in hospitals, often without having open conversations
New schemes hope to ease winter pressure on health workers
The health service in Wales is in “the best position possible’ to cope with winter demand, according to the Welsh Government, with additional funding and
RCN unveils new infection prevention course
The innovative new course, to be piloted in spring 2018, will offer nurses working in infection prevention and control the skills to lead the fight
Seasons Greetings from Richmond Nursing
We would like to take this opportunity to warmly send Seasons Greetings to all of our nurses. We hope that you enjoy the festive period
The future supply of nurses remains in peril
Latest figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) reveal a worrying decline in the number of people applying to start a nursing degree. Statistics
How to achieve a work life balance
If you’re reading this, chances are there’s an element of stress in your life; as a nurse, it’s undoubtedly part of the role. But has
‘Alarming’ rise in nurses quitting
Statistics show a surge in both UK and EU nurses and midwives leaving the professional register. New figures published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) show
NHS staff ‘working on edge of safety’
NHS staff in England are working on the “edge of safety” as rising demand is outstripping the increasing numbers being employed, health bosses say. There
Time management tips for nurses
Nursing can be one of the busiest and most challenging jobs you can do, with seemingly too few hours to reach the bottom of your
Diversity in nursing exhibition launches
The RCN is launching a new exhibition celebrating the diversity of the nursing workforce and its historical relevance to the profession. Hidden in Plain Sight:
Share of European Union staff leaving NHS rises following Brexit
The proportion of EU nationals leaving jobs in the NHS is rising, while the share of those joining is shrinking. The BBC analysed NHS Digital
20 years of nursing is a piece of cake for Richmond!
Happy birthday to us! This month marks 20 years of nursing and top-class care from Richmond Nursing, and we’ve been holding a series of community
Richmond Nursing completed the Swansea Bay 10K!
We are pleased to say that yesterday Richmond Nursing Agency completed the Swansea Bay 10K! As a mixed ability group of individuals, from regular runners to
Majority of public believe NHS short of nurses and back better pay
According to a recent poll, most people believe that the NHS does not have enough nursing staff to provide safe care for patients. The results
New Office Opens in Ellesmere Port (North Wales)
Richmond Nursing are pleased to announce the opening of their new office in Ellesmere Port. The new Ellesmere Port office builds on our existing office