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    • Healthcare Economics
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Enrolled Nurses (General) are crucial healthcare professionals.
    • Shift work, particularly night shifts, often includes supplementary allowances.
    • Changes in these allowances can significantly affect nursing income.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the financial impact of a proposed reduction in the night allowance for an Enrolled Nurse (General).
    • To quantify the potential annual income decrease resulting from the allowance change.

    Main Methods:

    • Calculation of projected annual salary based on current and proposed night allowance rates.
    • Comparison of total earnings under both allowance scenarios.

    Main Results:

    • The basic annual salary for an Enrolled Nurse (General) is £6,500.
    • With a night allowance of £1.99/hour, the projected annual salary is £8,652.
    • A reduced allowance of £1.20/hour results in a projected annual salary of £7,510.
    • This represents an annual income reduction of £1,142.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed decrease in the night allowance rate will lead to a substantial loss in earnings for Enrolled Nurses (General).
    • This financial impact highlights the importance of fair compensation for night shift work in nursing.
    • Healthcare institutions should consider the economic consequences for nursing staff when adjusting pay structures.