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Time to enjoy the restorative power of nature
NW Board Chair Carmel O'Boyle on the rejuvenating effects of the changing season.
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How were staffing levels on your last shift?
Complete our survey to help us continue the fight for better staffing levels and patient care.
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5 ways to support staff observing Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Hamira shares her tips for how to respect and support colleagues taking part
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RAAC: what you need to know
The use of reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) in hospitals and other health care buildings poses a risk to staff and patients in premises prone to collapse. Here’s the lowdown on where it’s found and what to do if you’re worried
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Brain Tumour Awareness Month Blog
Are you aware brain tumours are statistically the largest cancer killer of those aged 40 and under. This year around 12,000 individuals will be diagnosed - this includes 500 children and young adults, that is 33 people a day, every day. Of these, 5000 will die. Brain tumours significantly reduce life expectancy and account for 27yrs of life lost.
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Voting opens for new HSC pay offer in Northern Ireland
Eligible members have until 6pm on Thursday 21 March to have their say.
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Write off NHS nurse loans, Tory voters tell Chancellor
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Pat Cullen, said: “There is an undeniable consensus for the Chancellor to act at the budget on Wednesday. A loan forgiveness scheme for nurses working in the NHS and public services can stop students being shackled with debt and help attract and retain more nurses – it has huge support among the public too."
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Mental health nursing literature review
This publication is a review of readily available literature on the role of the mental health nurse in improving the physical health care of people diagnosed with severe mental illness as part of the Parity of Esteem work programme.
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Chancellor's budget lays ground for nursing crisis to worsen, says RCN
Professor Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, said: “The Chancellor’s tax cut is enough to cover the student loans of NHS nurses for the next four decades. The public do not back his agenda – they want the health service turned around more than they support tax reduction."
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Together, we have the power to enact meaningful change
I am the new member for Scotland of the RCN Stewards Committee. I am genuinely excited not only about representing stewards in Scotland but also about the opportunity to meet and collaborate with each of you.
