http://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/england/northern/newsNorthern - news from the RCNThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 BSTwebteam@rcn.org.ukUK news - Northern10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/england/northern/newshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/outstanding_member_named_queens_nurseCongratulations to RCN Northern region member Irene Taylor, who has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse!Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:43:00 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/new_telephone_number_for_northern_region_officeThe Northern regional office has a new telephone number from 19 December.Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:02:10 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/rcn_northern_region_welcomes_new_branch_presidentJudith Hunter was elected as the new RCN South of Tyne and Wear Branch President, at the regional AGM on 4th October 2011.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:58:00 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/yes_we_can!The RCN Northern Multicultural Nurses Group hosted the ‘Yes We Can’ conference on 12th October at the Royal Station Hotel in Newcastle, to celebrate Black History Month and discuss tackling racism in the workplace and society.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:45:10 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/2012_northern_region_board_and_branch_dates_2012Northern region key branch, council and board dates 2012Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:25:43 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/rcn_northern_region_branch_agm_agendas_4-6_october,_2011The Branch AGM Agendas for 2011 have been published, and are available for viewing and download here.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:02:11 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/branch_agendas_for_june_2011Here is a link to the Northern Region Branch Agendas For June 2011Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:14:51 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/moving_on_up“Moving on up” The Second Year!! The Royal College of Nursing as part of the celebration for Nurses Day have arranged an event for 2nd Year students this is an opportunity to learn everything you need to know about your Second year but were too afraid to ask. All Nursing Students Welcome 12th May 2011 University of Northumbria Coach Lane Campus Hall B Two Sessions will be held at 10.00am till 12.00 Midday and 1.00pm till 3.00pm Programme 10.00 – 1030 Opening Remarks 10.30-11.15 Making the most of your placement Janet Maclean Membership Development Facilitator/Assistant Officer 11.15 – 12.00 Professional Conduct – Legal Update Lucy Catterall, Regional Solicitor This programme will be repeated starting at 1.00pmWed, 27 Apr 2011 11:18:03 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/you_are_invited_to_attend_an_rcn_branch_meeting...June Branch meeting dates have been announced...Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:53:58 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/rcn_northern_region_welcomes_government_moves_to_rate_nurses_on_compassionate_careThe RCN Northern Region has responded to the government's announcement that nurses will be measured on the quality of compassionate care they deliver to patients.Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:54:56 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/local_nhs_health_care_assistants_eligible_for_250_grant2The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Northern Region is pleased to announce that they are making awards available of up to £250 each, for the benefit of local NHS Health Care Assistants across the region.Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:31:18 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/new_branch_agm_dates_announcedDates for New Branch AGMsTue, 29 Jul 2008 12:09:41 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/rcn_northern_region_makes_key_demands_of_chancellor_ahead_of_tomorrow146s_budgetRCN Regional Director, Glenn Turp, makes key demands of chancellor ahead of tomorrow’s budget.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:27:53 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/northern_nurses_hope_for_147fair_and_reasonable148_pay_settlementNurses from RCN Northern Region are looking to the forthcoming recommendations by the independent NHS Pay Review Body to deliver a fair and reasonable pay settlement.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:24:16 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/rcn_applauds_147best_midwives_in_the_country148The Royal College of Nursing today welcomed a new national report which showed that the North East has the best maternity care in the country.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:21:05 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/rcn_agrees_deal_for_threatened_practice_nurses_in_northumberlandThe RCN Northern Region has been given an agreement to protect the interests of any practice nurses who may be threatened by the ongoing dispute between GPs and Northumberland Care Trust.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:18:19 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/rcn_to_northumberland_gps_and_care_trust_commit_to_protecting_practice_nurses146_jobsThe RCN called on both Northumberland Care Trust and Northumberland GPs to sign up to the principle that any resolution of the funding crisis at Northumberland Care Trust will not be at the expence of practice nurses in the field.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:15:16 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/northern/have_your_say_about_the_consultations_in_north_cumbriaThu, 08 Nov 2007 14:10:10 +0000