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NMC data reveals drop in international recruitment across the UK International recruitment across the UK has started to slow while the number of nurses leaving the register continues to rise, according to new data from The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #regulation #nmc #NHS #workforce #recruitment #internationallyeducatednurses #overseasnures https://lnkd.in/eyPdTVej

‘What needs to be done to enable the NHS to recruit and retain nurses?’ Linda Nazarko reflects on what can be done to attract people to the profession. #nurse #nurses #nursing #nhs #workforce #health #healthcare #retention #recruitment https://lnkd.in/dZpNDDG7

Data reveals how many nurses referred to The Nursing and Midwifery Council by employers An advocacy group for nurses and midwives whose fitness to practise is called into question has said greater scrutiny needs to be placed on referral patterns from employers. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #regulation #nmc #fitnesstopractise #workforce #nhs https://lnkd.in/eTnjE3w8

Solutions Addressing the Nursing Shortage in Aged Care Healthcare and aged care worker shortages are persistent issues both in Australia and overseas. Recently, The Age, reported that the national nursing shortage is expected to worsen, creating significant challenges for the aged care sector. Despite the government's edict for aged care providers to increase the daily care delivered by a registered nurse to 44 minutes per resident from October, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has called for stronger efforts to meet this requirement. The government forecasts that the shortage of nurses will persist every year until at least 2035, with demand far outstripping supply. This year alone, the aged care sector is short by 5,340 nurses, according to official figures. While the situation is concerning, St. Simeon Aged Care believes that there are actionable strategies that can be implemented by both the sector and the government to address these shortages and ensure that residents and home care consumers receive the quality care they deserve: 1. Boosting funding for nursing education and training can attract more people to the profession, including those deterred by the pandemic. Scholarships, tuition aid, and clear career paths can make nursing more appealing to young people and career changers. 2. The aged care sector must create supportive work environments by offering competitive salaries, improving staff-to-resident ratios, and providing ongoing professional development to retain staff. 3. The government should streamline immigration for qualified overseas nurses to quickly fill workforce gaps. 4. Technology like telehealth and AI can ease the burden on nursing staff by automating tasks and enhancing care efficiency. 5. Using multi-disciplinary teams, including allied health professionals, can balance workloads and ensure comprehensive care without overloading nurses. 6. Collaboration between the government, providers, and the ANMF is crucial to developing long-term strategies that tackle the root causes of the nursing shortage. By adopting these strategies, we can create a more sustainable and effective aged care system that not only meets the current demand but also prepares for the future. At St. Simeon Aged Care, we are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure that our residents and home care consumers are never compromised on the quality of care they receive. Learn more about our services and get in touch with us: Homecare: (02) 8645 4010 E: homecare@stsimeon.org.au Residential Village: (02) 9675 3285 E: info@stsimeon.org.au buff.ly/3zIAfiC #StSimeonHealthcare

Regulation of advanced practice nurses to go ahead The Nursing and Midwifery Council will move to regulate advanced practice nursing across the UK, in what has been described as a “defining moment” for the professions. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #nmc #regulation #anp #anps #advancedpractice #advancednursepractitioners #nmc https://lnkd.in/dQBzNB5V

The Phillips Ives Review into the digital readiness of nurses and midwives was due to be published in 2023. The review has explored what skills and training the workforce might require when working with new technologies in the coming years. Despite the rapid advancement of digital technologies in healthcare, and the growing demand on nurses to become more digitally competent, the review has still not materialised. Luckily, I have seen a leaked copy of the report and set out the key findings in detail for Nursing Times. You can read more on the findings and recommendations below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/equ4VhAS #nurses #nursing #midwives #midwifery #technology #artificialintelligence #digital #nhs #socialcare

What should happen to a nurse who did not call an ambulance for an unresponsive patient? An agency nurse, covering a shift for a community nursing service, faced the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness-to-practise panel after failing to act appropriately after finding an unresponsive patient. Each month, Nursing Times will consider a real-life case heard by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness to practise panel. We’ll give you the facts of the case, as presented to the panel, and you’ll get a chance to consider what decision you would have made. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #regulation #agencystaff #fitnesstopractise #ftp #nmc #agencynurses #temporarystaff https://lnkd.in/eDZRF6U4

Even in 1924, the nursing regulator came under fire for perceived failings Our current regulator, The Nursing and Midwifery Council, may think it has challenges with perceptions of its role and culture, and its ever-present backlog of fitness-to-practise cases. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #regulator #nmc #ftp #fitnesstopractise #historyofnursing #1924 https://lnkd.in/dNhMAJP2

Patient care most common reason for NMC referrals A new report from The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has shed light on the most common reasons a nurse, midwife or nursing associate is referred to the regulator’s fitness-to-practise (FtP) procedure. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #nmc #regulation #fitnesstopractise #midwife #nursingassociate #ftp https://lnkd.in/e_W2qHiX

‘Internationally educated nurses face unique hurdles and need specific support’ Dr Josephine NwaAmaka Bardi makes the case for introducing structured pathways to support internationally educated nurses to adapt to the UK health and social care system. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #nhs #overseasnurses #internationallyeducatednures #workforce https://lnkd.in/ePUBdYte