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Thousands of student nurses could leave courses within 5 years, RCN analysis shows
Financial pressures, struggling services and worsening pay prospects are among the reasons why an alarming number of students in England are leaving nursing courses.
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Nurse universities admission figures show government NHS reforms under ‘direct threat’, says Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Today’s figures should ring alarm bells in government. As demand for services rises, and targets say we need hundreds of thousands of new nurses, ministers are struggling to recruit even an additional one hundred. Nurse education is not just totally broken, but a direct threat to NHS reforms."
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Unreciprocated Care: why internationally educated nursing staff are leaving the UK
Internationally educated nursing staff have been making a critical contribution to UK health and care systems for the better part of a century but continue to face challenges every step of the way to becoming a nurse in the UK. From their initial recruitment to visa applications, from starting work to finding accommodation – internationally educated staff are confronted with unjust and unnecessary hurdles. This report explores those challenges using research findings of an RCN survey of over 3,000 international nursing staff and qualitative insights from 25 in-depth interviews.
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Assisted Dying Bill needs improved safeguards for nurses
MSP today (13 May) voted to pass the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 of the parliamentary process.
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Policy papers and briefings
The latest policy papers, reports and briefings from the Royal College of Nursing in Wales.
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RCN Northern Ireland Member Masterclass
Using self compassion to improve wellbeing and support growth
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Immigration measures could ‘accelerate’ staffing crisis, nursing union warns
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: "Our report shows thousands of migrant nursing staff are ready to leave the UK. This situation is bad enough, but now the government’s cruel measures could accelerate this exodus, doing great damage to key services."
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Nursing union responds to PAC report on the abolition of NHS England
RCN Executive Director of England, Patricia Marquis, said: “When it was announced, we warned that the abolition of NHS England must not repeat the chaotic reorganisation that created it. This report shows the government wasn’t listening and moved too fast without proper consultation."
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Our international work
The RCN works with international alliances and stakeholders in the UK, Europe and beyond to influence health and nursing policy globally.
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RCN careers resources and coaching
Whether you are applying for your first job, looking for career progression or moving to a more senior position as a health care professional, our selection of RCN Careers resources can help you to improve your employability and explore options.
