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RCN warns of workforce shortages causing nightmares and panic attacks
We’re calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce as nursing staff's stress levels hit an eight-year high
RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism concerns ignored
The case exposed systemic failures in tackling race discrimination and highlights the vital role of RCN advocacy in challenging injustice
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