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  • Sarah Cato Sarah Cato 19 May 2026

    Defining excellence in practice: The new emergency care nursing competency framework

    We are pleased to announce the publication of the updated Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Emergency Care: Level 1 and 2—a streamlined, contemporary resource designed to support nurses working across urgent and emergency care settings.

  • Kendal Andreason Kendal Andreason 8 Aug 2025

    Expanding our reach: Introducing the Urgent and Emergency Care Forum

    In healthcare, language matters. It shapes how we think, how we collaborate, and—most importantly—how inclusive we are of the team who make up our diverse and complex system. That’s why we’re excited to share an important update about the Emergency Care Forum: we have changed the name to the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Forum.