Protecting the Title ‘Nurse’ Is Just the Start - Now Let’s Close the Gaps that Put Patients at Risk

Protecting the title ‘Nurse’ is just the start - now let’s close the gaps that put patients at risk

As someone who has spent years immersed in the world of pre-employment screening and safeguarding within health and care services, I welcome the government’s decision to protect the title “nurse” in law. It’s a move that’s long overdue and one that finally aligns legislation with the public’s expectations. Let’s be clear: when someone calls themselves a nurse, patients assume that person has the right qualifications, is registered with the Nursi…