“Nursing – The Reality”, Tuesday, 4th December 2012

Published: 27 July 2012

Bookings are now being taken for RCN North West's annual conference, Nursing - The Reality:　

Venue

The Centre at Birchwood Park, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6YN

Cost

RCN Members - no charge

The keynote address will be given by RCN President Andrea Spyropolous. Speakers include Karen Dutton, Work Based Education Facilitator; Jackie Bird, Director of Nursing & Quality; Philip Dylak, Former Director of Nursing and Maria Burney, Team Leader Special Schools / Learning Disabilities / Transition Lead.

Aim

The conference will highlight the issues faced by nurses who are providing patient care from a variety of practice areas. The programme will inform participants about projects to develop best practice and to have a positive impact on the delivery of care.

Learning Outcomes

* Discuss how work based education can improve the quality of patient care and improve the motivation of staff

* Describe how improving professional values and attitudes can positively impact on how care is delivered and enhance the patient experience

* Outline what steps can be taken to reduce the amount of time spent completing paperwork and administration whilst maintaining quality and minimising risk

* Present an outline of the need for optimum staffing levels in all care settings in order to produce the highest possible quality of nursing care

* Identify the effect of good leadership within the work-force and show how this can increase the motivation and consequently improve the delivery of care

For further information, contact Martina Whittaker:

RCN North West Region

Chesham House

St George’s Square

Bolton BL1 2HB

Tel: 01204 552 431

Email: martina.whittaker@rcn.org.uk