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NMC council members swept away in overhaul

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

Almost all the nursing regulator’s council members have been replaced in a complete overhaul designed to improve how the Nursing and Midwifery Council operates. Continue reading →

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Nurses free to speak out on concerns, despite ‘gag’ clauses, says DH

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

The government has asked the Nursing and Midwifery Council to alert all registered nurses that they are free to speak out over concerns. Continue reading →

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NMC ends freeze on overseas nurse applications

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has begun accepting applications from overseas nurses again – but has warned applicants they could face delays in registration. Continue reading →

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NMC ends freeze on overseas nurse applications

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has begun accepting applications from overseas nurses again – but has warned applicants they could face delays in registration. Continue reading →

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Predicted rise in FtP referrals failing to emerge post-Francis

Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin

An expected surge in fitness practise cases that underpinned the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s decision to increase the registration fee has so far failed to emerge, the regulator revealed yesterday. Continue reading →

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1,000 nurses affected by NMC overseas ban

Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin

Almost 1,000 overseas nurses have had their applications to work in the UK put on hold by the Nursing and Midwifery Council due to concerns about fraudulent registration, Nursing Times has learned. Continue reading →

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Stafford nurse faces NMC over fatal drug error

Posted on March 12, 2013 by admin

Premature twins born at the scandal-hit Stafford Hospital died after receiving an overdose of morphine administered in error, a Nursing and Midwifery Council hearing has been told. Continue reading →

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Call to strengthen NMC powers over lack of Mid Staffs sanctions

Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin

Ministers have been challenged to make urgent changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s powers in order to improve public protection – as it emerged just 13 nurses are currently facing sanctions in relation to the high profile care failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust. Continue reading →

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High risk that some overseas nurses are ‘fraudulently’ registered

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

Some overseas nurses may be registered “fraudulently”, the Nursing and Midwifery Council has warned. Continue reading →

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NMC hit with £150k fine for data security breach

Posted on February 15, 2013 by admin

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has been fined £150,000 after it lost three DVDs linked to a misconduct hearing. Continue reading →

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