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'Those on the frontline of care are being left to take accountability for failures out of their control', says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: "Those working in support roles are a hugely important part of the nursing workforce and large parts of the NHS would not run without them. But this report brings into sharp focus how the lessons of the past have gone unheeded and those on the frontline of care are being left to take accountability for failures out of their control."
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RCN Ophthalmic Forum committee member
This blog highlights my experience as an RCN steering committee member. This will inform other RCN members who may want to participate in future and to cascade information with colleagues who may otherwise not be aware of RCN forums and the work done by members.
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I'm passionate about creating a branch where everyone feels valued and heard
Chair of RCN Cambridgeshire, Ruby Lopez, talks about collaboration and what she hopes to achieve in her new role.
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RCN calls to scrap unfair benefit rules for migrant nursing staff
Risk of workforce mass exodus as migrant nursing staff twice as likely to be in financial difficulty than domestic colleagues.
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Corridor care: NHS trusts in England to monitor effect on patient harm
Following our calls for corridor care to be a ‘never event’, new NHS England guidance says care outside of a normal cubical or ward environment should not be normalised.
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Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide
This updated guide assists student nursing associates in their transition to a registered nursing associate. It includes information on standards of proficiency, advice on registration and revalidation, an overview of preceptorship and further ways in which the RCN can support members with advice on appraisals and wellbeing. Registered nursing associates may also find the guide helpful when revalidating.
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Raising Concerns
This document has been developed to help registered nurses identify and communicate concerns about issues which may impact on their ability to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients, service users and clients in their care and/or within their area of responsibility.
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Nurses top list of public sector workers who should be paid more, as public says government ‘doesn’t value nursing’
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “These findings show the government is out of step with the public. Whoever you speak to, people overwhelmingly want nursing staff paid fairly, but yet again ministers put us at the back of the queue behind other professions. Treating nursing like this is disrespectful and bad for the NHS too."
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Don’t be scared of the ‘H’ word
Melissa Mungovan, from children's hospice service Demelza, challenges common assumptions about palliative care and hospices.
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Talking about death and dying
RCN South East's Rian Gleave reflects on the skills and sensitivities required for discussing death.
