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Thank you to all the nurses who took the time to respond to the consultation on the proposed enrolled nurse (EN) and registered nurse (RN) competencies (and amendments to the RN scope of practice). We had substantial feedback that will help inform the next phase of this review.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) has appointed Carolyn Donohoe, Director of Education, Policy and Standards, as NMBI Interim CEO.

The changing nature of the nursing workforce is highlighted in the Nursing Council’s annual report 2022 – 2023.

The CGE and SEDENE launch a new framework for action of the neurological nurses to improve the quality of life of patients patients with these diseases. The document seeks to establish professional criteria, deontological and training to guarantee quality and competence professional and, consequently, the development of the right to health and improvement of health care in this area.

British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives has amended the NP Scope of Practice: Standards, Limits, and Conditions by rescinding the limit on prescribing anabolic steroids and their derivatives. This change takes effect immediately.

The Nurse Practitioner Mental Health and Capacity Assessment standards, limits, and conditions have been updated. The changes are:

The guide published by the General Nursing Council, through its Institute of Research, with the collaboration of GSK and the endorsement of the National Association of Nursing and Vaccines - provides key and relevant information on the general principles of vaccination, the complete vaccination act, types of vaccines and other tools to promote vaccination.

Nursing & Midwifery Council published standalone versions of its 2023 Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) report, pay gap reports, and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) data.