According to Nursing Times, the NMC has uncovered extensive fraud at a Nigerian testing centre for international nurses seeking UK registration. The investigation, prompted by suspicious data, focused on Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria, overseen by Pearson VUE.
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.
