RCN Learning Representatives in action

Published: 08 February 2011

Have you ever noticed areas for improvement in your workplace but not been sure how to tackle the problem? Do you know who to contact but are unsure how to successfully engage with them in order for positive changes to be made? 

Below you can read case studies of RCN learning representatives who have proved that the role of the LR is vital in being able to improve workplaces and how being able to successfully engage with employers enables this.

(Many publications on this page are in PDF format - see how to access PDF files.)

Barbara Hudson, a LR in the Northern region, noticed that there was a learning and development need for General Practice Nurses in her Trust. Find out what Barbara did to contribute to improvements in her workplace by reading her case study.
Barbara Hudson case study (PDF 37KB)

Pam McIvor, a LR in the Yorkshire and Humber region, was able to use her learning and experience as a RCN LR to contribute to a tendering process and interview panel to help improve Statutory and Mandatory Training in her workplace. Find out how by reading her case study.
Pam McIvor case study (PDF 79KB)

Kailash Ludhor, a LR in the Eastern region, attended a numeracy workshop at RCN Congress 2010 that was held as part of the RCNs unionlearn project. Find out how Kailash used this information to benefit learners in his workplace and to promote the role of the learning representative.  
Kailash Ludhor case study (PDF 35KB)

A RCN LR in the London region overcame a heavy workload to help improve the learning and development opportunities of General Practice Nurses in her workplace. Find out how she did this by reading her case study.
London region LR case study (PDF 101KB) 

Have you had a recent success or challenge? Do you have an experience you would like to share with your fellow learning representatives? Email us (peter.fairbank@rcn.org.uk) and not only will you be sharing practice but making our community vibrant and active.