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Priorities and recommendations for nursing education and lifelong learning in Wales

The nursing workforce in Wales underpins safe, compassionate and person centred care across increasingly complex health and social care systems.

Published: 25/03/2026
Last updated: 25/03/2026
Publication code: 012 457
RCN Wales has published updated priorities and recommendations for nursing education and lifelong learning, addressing the educational needs of the current and future workforce in Wales. 

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