RCN Congress 2010

25 - 29 April 2010, Bournemouth, England

This year at Congress, the following people are representing the voting interests of the RCN Research Society

Event synopsis: This workshop is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes
To improve awareness of the specific health inequalities and health needs of Gypsies and Travellers
To meet with Gypsies and Travellers and learn first hand about their culture and their healthcare experiences
To understand the specific barriers for Gypsies and Travellers in accessing and using health services appropriately
To achieve a deeper understanding of prejudice, inequity, and institutionalised racism to learn how nurses can become role models in challenging discrimination and providing culturally competent care.
Speakers: Patrice van Cleemput, Gillian Francis, members of the Gypsy/Traveller community
Further resources

Gypsy and Traveller Communities

Reference list developed by Patrice van Cleemput (PDF, 45KB)

Event synopsis: The commitment to innovation and to the promotion and conduct of research appears on the first page of the NHS Constitution. Research is now an NHS priority. For nurses, there are two key roles that of the clinical research nurse and nurse researcher. The event aims to provide an opportunity for critical debate, describe research nurse roles and current issues, provide information on the new research network structure and developments including a national coordinated framework to ensure an appropriate trained and managed workforce, finally the fringe will discuss opportunities for clinical nurses in research within the NHS.
Speakers: Debbie Carrick-Sen; Gerry Armitage
Presentation: Best Research for Best Health: Policy and Practice in Clinical Research Nursing (PDF, 1.3MB)

Event synopsis: This joint RCN Research Society/Education Forum will explore the significant strides that have been made in improving patient safety, and this event will showcase some of the exciting work that is contributing to that improvement. Followingpresentations by experts we will engage delegates in discussing constructive ways to reduce medication errors and maximise patient safety. It is envisaged that participant will again take away leading edge research/practice from this event
Speakers: Annie Topping, Carol Hall, Gerry Armitage
Presentation: Near misses and errors: improving practice through research and education (PDF, 1.9MB)