According to the RCN, statistics based on data from UCAS, indicate that acceptances onto nursing courses are down 13% across the UK. This is in addition to an overall decrease in students applying to nursing courses.
Welsh nurses are going to be asked to vote in a ballot regarding an updated offer by the Welsh Government. According to RCN Wales, the offer relates to numerous non-pay issues, and aims to improve the working conditions for NHS nurses.
If you are a registered member of the RCN, you can access free, confidential advice about a number of immigration issues.
The RCN has announced the results of the recent ballot vote regarding further strike action have failed to meet the threshold required.
A new study by the University of Southampton has found that when nurses are able to have some control over their rotas, they are less likely to succumb to burnout.
