Should the RCN re-join the International Council of Nurses?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a new consultation by the Royal College of Nursing on whether the UK should re-join the International Council of Nurses.

Helping nurses to provide optimum care in the second wave of the pandemic.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a King's Fund review that investigates how workplace transformations can enhance the delivery of compassionate and high-quality care.

Post-Nightingale era nurses and their influence on the nursing profession.

In the final article to celebrate the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton discusses the endeavours of the nurses who followed Nightingale.

Protecting frontline workers and their patients from infection.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the strategies used by health care providers to protect frontline workers and their patients from infection.

How Nightingale's concept for a school of nursing changed global nurse education.

In recognition of the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper of the University of Southampton discusses how Nightingale led the way for schools of nursing across the world.

Will the return of financial support for students improve nurse recruitment?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a government initiative to increase the number of nurses in the NHS through the reintroduction of student funding.

Will the NHS Improvement interim plan help solve the nursing staff crisis?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses the recently published people plan, which aspires to tackle workforce shortages that affect the ability of the NHS to deliver optimum care.

The Royal College of Nursing's quest to improve recruitment.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a recent report by the Royal College of Nursing calling for the Government to change the system of funding for nurse education.

Nurses deserve to be honoured in the NHS Parliamentary Awards.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, explains why nurses should be among those recognised in the 2019 NHS Parliamentary Awards that reward staff who have made a difference to patient care.

Celebrating the contribution of nurses to policy and practice development.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the contribution that nurses have made to policy and practice since the inception of the NHS 70 years ago.

Problems affecting the continuing professional development of nurses.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the difficulties nurses have in accessing continuing professional development, as highlighted by a Royal College of Nursing report.

The Government response to the consultation on nursing associates.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a recently published report from the Government on the response to proposals concerning the regulation of nursing associates in England.

Strategies to alleviate shortages of nurses in adult social care.

A lack of investment in adult social care has led to major staffing problems in care homes, according to a new report from the National Audit Office, as Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, explains.

Strategies to future-proof and enhance the nursing workforce.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses a new initiative by Health Education England to address staffing challenges facing the health service.

Regulating the nursing associate profession.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses the Government's consultation on changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 and the legislation to regulate nursing associates.

The nursing associate: a welcome new member of the NHS family?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the Nursing and Midwifery Council's announcement that it will regulate the new nursing associate role.

Views from the front line: is the NHS workforce at crisis point?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a report revealing that hospital doctors are concerned about their ability to deliver safe patient care over the next 12 months.

Royal College of Nursing response to the draft standards for nurses.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses the Royal College of Nursing's response to the Nursing and Midwifery Council consultation on standards to be finalised in spring 2018.

UK district nursing: the crisis continues.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a new independent report that warns of the problems facing district nursing and its effect on the care home sector and acute NHS care.

Funding nurse education in a climate of austerity.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the Government's plan to increase health professional student numbers, which is also linked to the abolition of student nurse bursaries.