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RCN launches two new publications

Published: 22 August 2012

The Royal College of Nursing has today launched new guidance addressing the issues in health and social care introduced by the use of mobile phones, and new guidance on commissioning for equality.

RCN: cutting jobs damages patient care

Published: 22 August 2012

You cannot cut nursing posts without damaging patient care, the Royal College of Nursing has said.

RCN: NHS expansion distracts from UK issues

Published: 21 August 2012

The Royal College of Nursing has warned that Department of Health and UK Trade and Investment plans to allow NHS hospitals in England to expand abroad will be a distraction for some trusts.

Voting opens for new South East Council member

Published: 20 August 2012

RCN members from the South East region are being asked to vote for a new RCN Council member, after one of the two seats on RCN Council became vacant part way through the term.

RCN praises staff for improvements in cancer care

Published: 17 August 2012

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the results of the second national cancer patient experience survey, published by the Department of Health.

Submit an agenda item for RCN Congress 2013

Published: 15 August 2012

Members can now submit agenda items for next year’s Royal College of Nursing Congress.

Register now for AGM

Published: 10 August 2012

The RCN’s 2012 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 17 October 2012 at 11.30am, at Regent’s College, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS.

RCN: implement regulations to protect staff from sharps injuries

Published: 09 August 2012

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the start of a consultation by the Health and Safety Executive on proposals to introduce European Union regulations to prevent injuries caused by medical sharps.

New patient care guidance available

Published: 08 August 2012

New guidelines produced by the National Clinical Guideline Centre (NCGC) have been published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to address patient care issues across a range of conditions.

Opportunity to campaign on global child survival

Published: 06 August 2012

The Royal College of Nursing is encouraging members passionate about global health to apply for campaigning and advocacy roles with the charity, Save the Children.