The number of internationally educated nurses and midwives joining the UK register has dropped by a third in the last year, ending the upward trend of overseas recruitment. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today published its annual registration data, showing how many nurses, midwives and nursing associates have joined and left the register in the last 12 months. “The government has been as unethical in stopping international recruitment as its predecessor was in abusing it” Lynn Woolsey As well as the drop in international recruits, the report showed that many nurses had left the profession due to poor…
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The head of an international nursing body has called on nurses from all countries to pay attention to global crises like climate change and war, no matter how far removed they may seem. Howard Catton, chief executive of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), spoke to Nursing Times on the final day of the organisation’s 2025 congress in Finland last week about his reflections on the global meeting of nurses. “I don’t think that there are nurses who are isolated from global events” Howard Catton The event hosted more than 7,000 nurses from over 140 countries from across the world,…
From healthcare system reform to role erosion – nurse leaders in Finland have told Nursing Times about the biggest challenges facing their country’s workforce. Last week, the Finnish Nurses Association (FNA) hosted the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress in Helsinki. “We are so honoured to have this meeting here” Heljä Lundgrén-Laine At the event, more than 7,000 nurses from over 140 countries gathered to exchange ideas, against a backdrop of global instability, widening inequalities and world-wide workforce difficulties. FNA executive director Anne Pauna and president Dr Heljä Lundgrén-Laine, speaking exclusively with Nursing Times, discussed the issues nurses in…
A leading clinical academic in Scotland has become the first nurse to be awarded a prestigious fellowship typically only given to doctors. Dr Kath Williamson, from NHS Lothian, has been awarded a three-year chief scientist office (CSO) early postdoctoral research fellowship. “We look forward to seeing the impact of her research and clinical innovation in bariatric care” Juliet MacArthur She is one of four recipients who was selected in the 2024 round for the programme, hosted by the school of health and wellbeing at the University of Glasgow, and began the fellowship in February this year. The work she is…
Nurses working in war zones across the world have spoken about the challenges they face on a daily basis, as a vigil was held in their honour. At the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress held in Helsinki last week, the organisation hosted a panel discussion as part of Nurses for Peace, a campaign that supports nurses working in areas of war. “[Nurses] continue to come [to their] workplace each day despite what happened during the night” Kateryna Komar This session featured video messages from nurses working in Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, Ukraine and other areas of conflict across the…
There is a major disconnect between the number of incidents and reported cases when it comes to violence at home. This is one of the key points from recent research published in Home Healthcare Now. Researchers found that 57% of home health workers experience physical violence while working at current institutions, and that cultural changes are needed to increase reporting. As part of the study, researchers at the University of Cincinnati used cross-sectional surveys. Home health workers employed in seven home healthcare agencies based in Ohio and Oregon completed a survey on organizational policies, workplace violence procedures and experiences in…
This article is part of the HHCN+ membership For many home diagnosticians, oasis (results and assessment information set) is often a source of fear. If staff are not properly trained in oasis, home healthcare providers face a set of issues, including increased staff turnover, administrative burdens, inaccurate Medicare reimbursements and ultimately poor patient outcomes. Ensuring employees are familiar with oasis includes new challenges as the ongoing workforce shortages are increasingly hiring employees who have no experience with oasis. Now, more than ever, organizations must invest in robust training programs and continually evolve their training strategies, industry experts told Home Health…
Tributes have been paid to a “kind-hearted” nurse based in Portsmouth who died in a plane crash in India last week. Renjitha Gopakumaran Nair was on board an Air India plane, departing from Ahmedabad Airport in India for London Gatwick, which crashed less than a minute after taking off on 12 June. “Like a nurse, she showed the compassion and warmth in her approach to everyone” Eby Sebastian The airline confirmed that there were 241 fatalities, including passengers and crew members. There was only one survivor, a British man. Ms Nair, an internationally educated nurse who had been working at…
Nurse leaders have condemned “blatant acts of racism thuggery” that have taken place on the streets in Northern Ireland over last week. The chief nursing officer and unions leaders in the country have reiterated that internationally educated nurses must be made to feel safe and welcome in the Health and Social Care (HSC) service. “The appalling and violent scenes of recent days are nothing short of shameful” Statement from Northern Ireland’s chief professional officers It follows consecutive nights of violence on the streets of Northern Ireland that began last Monday (9 June). So far, 24 people have been arrested and…
Global nursing and health leaders have called on governments across the world to invest in nursing on an international scale, for the sake of achieving universal health coverage. At the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, held in Helsinki last week, the topic of the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) for 2030 was repeatedly brought up. “We cannot protect the dignity of people nor create the sustainability of systems, without nurses” Pamela Cipriano These goals are a 17-point call to action for world leaders to achieve a fair, equitable and just society for all. Among the goals are…