2016 will see RCN Wales holding its fifth annual Nurse of the Year Awards, which will also celebrate the RCN's Centenary
Afternoon update for registered nurses working in general practice
Afternoon update for registered nurses working in general practice
This afternoon seminar aims to raise awareness of how to deal with the difficulties people with diabetes experience in managing their diabetes.
This morning seminar aims to give an explanation of the process of child development. The session begins with an exploration of development in utero, then examines child development from birth to 5 years, this includes hands-on interactive ideas which can be transferred to working with children and their families.
This afternoon seminar aims to explore normal child behavioural development and identify what influences mental and emotional health and wellbeing in under-fives.
The overall aim of this course is to develop individuals, teams and organisations to influence health, health policy and health care.
An RCN South West centenary learning event for registered nurses.
RCN centenary continuing professional development learning event for health care assistants and assistant practitioners.
If you are a senior nurse, matron or clinical manager in the independent sector, this free event is for you.
Training event on Revalidation for South East Regional Activists
Nursing in the 21st Century, a full day conference on revalidation, reflection and more.
Come to this meeting to find out more about your local RCN and get involved in the AGM.
The Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Dementia Friends’ programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. This workshop is about learning more about dementia, Dementia Friends, and the small ways you can help. Every action counts!
Revalidation is here, and it is something every registered nurse and midwife must be aware of and prepared for. Maureen Spinetto, RCN Senior Officer, will lead a session that will support nurses to demonstrate that they meet the requirements for NMC revalidation.
This session, presented by Tim Baggs, Communications Manager, RCN West Midlands, will give an overview of the perils and pitfalls of social networking for health care staff, including real examples of the inappropriate use of social media and guidance on how to make sure you use social media responsibly.
All RCN Northern region members are welcome to attend the open session of our board meeting.
All RCN Northern region members are welcome to attend the multicultural nurses' group.
Come along to this free event to meet with other RCN members and representatives from your local branch, share views and network over lunch regarding key nursing issues.
If you are a member of the Cambridgeshire branch, then come along and meet other RCN members and representatives for your area.
Come along to this FREE event to meet with other RCN members and representatives from your local branch, share views and network over lunch regarding key nursing issues.
A meeting for members of the RCN South Lincolnshire Branch.
A meeting for members of the RCN Leicestershire and Rutland Branch.
A meeting for members of the RCN Northamptonshire Branch.
A meeting for members of the RCN South Lincolnshire Branch.
All RCN Northern region members are welcome to attend the multicultural nurses' group.
The Learning Exchange is a great opportunity to discuss the issues of the day with influential speakers from the care home sector.
The venue for this year's annual general meeting (AGM) is Bristol Medical Simulation Centre, which provides an opportunity to view the centre as well as some hands-on simulation.
This event is now fully-booked.
This free conference for HCAs/HCSWs will focus on your part in delivering safe, high-quality patient care and is open to RCN and non-RCN members, so please feel free to invite your colleagues.
Save the date for the Cornwall branch annual general meeting, which will take place from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm - more details to follow.
Save the date for the Torbay branch annual general meeting, which will take place from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm - more details to follow.
All members of the branch are welcome at the AGM, come along and meet other local RCN members.
All members of the branch are welcome at this meeting.
Join this network to meet others and find out what support the RCN has to offer.
A free RCN South West centenary learning event for registered nurses.
If you can only attend one branch meeting a year, please make it this one. Branch executive positions are up for election, and by voting you will help shape the strategic direction of the branch's work over the coming year. You are also invited to consider standing for a branch executive position. The branch needs a president, chair, secretary, treasurer, and two further branch executive members. Please let us know by 19 September if you would like to stand.
If you can only attend one branch meeting a year, please make it this one. Branch executive positions are up for election, and by voting you will help shape the strategic direction of the branch's work over the coming year. You are also invited to consider standing for a branch executive position. The branch needs a president, chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, and one further branch executive member. Please let us know by 19 September if you would like to stand.
If you can only attend one branch meeting a year, please make it this one. Branch executive positions are up for election, and by voting you will help shape the strategic direction of the branch's work over the coming year. You are also invited to consider standing for a branch executive position. The branch needs a president, chair, secretary, treasurer, and two further branch executive members. Please let us know by 19 September if you would like to stand.
If you can only attend one branch meeting a year, please make it this one. Branch executive positions are up for election, and by voting you will help shape the strategic direction of the branch's work over the coming year. You are also invited to consider standing for a branch executive position. The branch needs a president, chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, and one further branch executive member. Please let us know by 19 September if you would like to stand.
An event exploring the hospital that treated officers suffering from psychological trauma, including poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen.
This free conference is a major event open to all those employed within the independent sector, whether you are an RCN member or not. As well as providing great career and professional development opportunities, it is an opportunity to network and make contacts with key leaders and front line staff across your sector.
The RCN Northamptonshire Branch AGM, open to all members of the branch.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
This workshop, presented by RCN West Midlands Regional Director Paul Vaughan, will look at the impact of the Duty of Candour on the nursing family, and what your responsibilities are.
This workshop, delivered by Julie Jones, Practice Nurse, Mental Health, will outline the service options and resources that are available to help you improve your health, wellbeing, resourcefulness and resilience so you're able to deliver the best possible care.
Ruth Burey, RCN Learning & Development Facilitator, will lead a session that will support nurses to demonstrate that they meet the requirements for NMC revalidation and undertake practise informed by the NMC Code 2016 and remain fit to practise.
This session, which is presented by Susan Burns, Senior Practice Development Nurse, Violence and Aggression Advisor, Edward Street Hospital, will look at typical triggers to aggression, and how best nurses can verbally de-escalate the situation.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
Develop your skills as a system leader with the RCN's Political Leadership Programme
Exemplary leadership in health and social care.
The theme for the day is 'The Contract of Employment' and will include the AGM during the afternoon.
RCN Wales will be participating in a number of events at universities offering nursing degrees during September.
RCN Wales will be participating in a number of events at universities offering nursing degrees during September.
RCN South East Region is visiting Canterbury Christ Church University. Come along to find out why, as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
RCN South East Region is visiting Canterbury Christ Church University. Come along to find out why, as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
RCN South East Region is visiting University of Brighton. Come along to find out why, as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
RCN South East Region is visiting University of Surrey. Come along to find out why, as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
RCN South East Region is visiting University of West London. Come along to find out why, as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
RCN South East Region is visiting University of Southampton. Come along to find out why, as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
Conference for all Sussex nursing students, with exhibitors including local trust.
RCN South East Region is visiting Oxford Brookes University. Come along to find out why, as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
Are you a Health Care Assistant?
The Royal College of Nursing is establishing an HCA Development Network for the West Midlands to:
Details of the Branch AGM and learning event
RCN Wales will be participating in a number of events at universities offering nursing degrees during September.
It’s Black History Month in October and, to celebrate the occasion, the Royal College of Nursing and NHS employers in the West Midlands are co-hosting a free conference for nursing staff, no matter what your field of practice, grade or ethnic background.
Half-day study event for clinical health care support workers and registered nurses in Lerwick, Shetland. Choose when you want to attend - morning or afternoon.
RCN Scotland's annual conference for representatives. Please note, this event is open to accredited reps in Scotland ONLY.
RCN Shetland Branch annual general meeting (AGM) and panel debate in Lerwick.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
Half-day study event for clinical health care support workers and registered nurses in Brae, Shetland.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
Join us at one of these 5 Autumn workshops to explore and discuss what good end of life care means for patients and for healthcare professionals.
'Destination Nurse' is a one-day event for student and newly qualified nurses in Scotland to help you during the transition to becoming a registered nurse.
All retired members based in the RCN Northern region are welcome to attend this RCN Northern region retired nurses' group meeting from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Conference for third year Surrey nursing students.
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
RCN Ayrshire and Arran Branch annual general meeting (AGM) in Kilmarnock.
RCN Greater Glasgow Branch annual general meeting (AGM) in Glasgow.
Book your place now.
Full programme available signposting clinical advances and professional issues making a difference to ophthalmic nursing practice.
An event to celebrate the past, present and future of North West nursing
All retired members based in the RCN Northern region are welcome to attend this RCN Northern region retired nurses' group meeting from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
If you are a member of the Cambridgeshire branch, then come along and meet other RCN members and representatives for your area.
Parkinson’s is extremely complex, and everyone with Parkinson’s is different, so having an overview of the condition is really important. This workshop will give you that understanding and is suitable for all levels of staff working with people affected by Parkinson's.
Save the date for the Wiltshire branch annual general meeting, which will take place from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
RCN Scotland’s Centenary Public Debate to explore how a generation is changing the way we think about growing old.
All members who work in Devon are welcome to attend this talk on enabling access to health care services for people with autism.
Save the date for the Devon branch annual general meeting, which will take place from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm at the RCN South West office in Exeter.
All members in Somerset are welcome to attend the annual general meeting of the RCN Somerset branch.
This afternoon seminar is for everyone who is interested in the role of nurses during World War 1
Quality of life for older people - a balancing act?
The Royal College of Nursing is visiting university campuses all over Scotland - come along to find out why as a student nurse, you should join the RCN.
Do you work for a nursing supply agency? The RCN’s new Agency Nursing Network in the West Midlands offers you professional guidance and support - and helps your voice to be heard on matters of interest and concern to you.
The RCN South Lincolnshire Branch's AGM, open to all members of the branch.
This special conference will cover a wide range of topics such as what happens in Coroner’s Court, the importance of good documentation, dealing with Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs), ethical decision making and NMC legal processes.
Maureen Spinetto, RCN Senior Officer, will lead a session that will support nurses to demonstrate that they meet the requirements for NMC revalidation and remain fit to practise.
This specially arranged conference, which celebrates the centenary of the RCN, boasts a variety of expert speakers, including keynote speaker Jess Thom, co-founder of the Touretteshero website.
One day programme for registered nurses working in general practice
RCN Northern region members are welcome to attend our centenary tea party. Fifty places are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Come along to this free event to meet with other RCN members and representatives from your local branch, share views and network over lunch regarding key nursing issues.
1st Annual Public Lecture celebrating 100 years of the Royal College of Nursing
The Belfast Branch will hold its 2016 AGM on Monday 3 October at 5.30pm.
The Northern Branch AGM will take place on Tuesday 11 October at 6pm
The South Eastern Branch AGM will take place on Monday 10 October at 12.30pm
Would you like to keep up to date in the ever-changing, fast developing area of women’s health nursing?
Submit an e-poster and share your learning at one of the only dedicated ENT conferences in the UK.
Save the date for the Gloucestershire branch annual general meeting, which will take place from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Development event for health care support workers, assistant practitioners and care assistants.
The North Western Branch AGM will take place on Monday 10 October at 2pm
RCN Lanarkshire and State Hospital Branch annual general meeting (AGM) in Wishaw.
Conference and exhibition hosted by the RCN Education Forum
Join the RCN Leicestershire and Rutland branch on this study day for HCAs and nurses. Topics will include end of life care, dementia care, reflective practice, diabetes and revalidation. The branch Annual General Meeting will take place after the learning event.
All members of the branch are invited to attend and get involved in local RCN activity.
The South Western Branch AGM will take place on Monday 10 October at 7pm
Join the RCN Derbyshire branch for an afternoon of celebration to mark the RCN's centenary, with the chance to hear from a range of speakers talking about nursing through the years.
Full details of the free learning event and AGM
If you are a Norfolk member, come along to this free event and meet other RCN members and representatives from your area.
This RCN Wiltshire branch learning event is open to all nurses and health care support workers in Wiltshire, retired or in practice - whether they work in a hospital, the community, general practice or a care home.
The Cornwall branch of the Royal College of Nursing is holding its AGM. Please come along to our most important meeting of the year and help shape what we do next year by voting for your local branch executive team or even joining it.
The Torbay branch of the Royal College of Nursing is holding a half-day conference for health care assistants and assistant practitioners at Torbay Hospital on the morning of Monday 19 September. You don't have to be an RCN member to take advantage of this learning and development opportunity.
An RCN South West centenary learning event for registered nurses.
All members in Somerset are welcome to attend this branch meeting, which will address the hot topics of revalidation, sepsis and pensions.
Join us at one of these 5 Autumn workshops to explore and discuss what good end of life care means for patients and for healthcare professionals.
This event is now fully booked. Places still available for the Leicester and Leeds roadshows.
Bookings now open
Save the date for the Plymouth branch annual general meeting, which will take place from 5.15 pm to 7.00 pm and address the theme of domestic violence and abuse.
Come along to this FREE event to meet with other RCN members and representatives from your local branch, share views and network over lunch regarding key nursing issues.
The RCN Northamptonshire branch has organised two more sessions to support members in understanding and undertaking the NMC revalidation process, following a similar and very successful event earlier this month. Places are limited, so book now!
Expert speakers explore health issues facing children from inter-war malnutrition to the Every Child Matters initiative.
Two become one as the East and West Dorset branches merge to form the new RCN Dorset branch. Have your say about how your local RCN develops by coming to the branch AGM on 11 October. This is also a learning event with a speaker from the CCG in attendance to discuss the implications of the Dorset clinical service review.
This free one-day Royal College of Nursing South West workshop event is open to members and non-members. It will support nurse managers to recognise disability, understand their role in supporting staff with a disability, understand what a 'reasonable adjustment' is so that they can support staff to continue to work, understand the role of occupational health, and understand the legislation surrounding disability discrimination and the Equality Act (2010).
The Southern Branch AGM will take place on Tuesday 27 September at 2.00pm.
To ensure that spirometry will be carried out safely with technically reproducible results, ensuring quality spirometry readings suitable for interpretation. This will facilitate accurate diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory conditions.
English classes for overseas nurse and health care assistants working in all health care settings
afternoon workshops for registered nurses working in general practice
This free study evening will include an update on skin tissue adhesive and what dressing to use when.
Come along to hear the latest information on wound care, backed up by a free online learning package which counts towards CPD.
The Cornwall branch of the Royal College of Nursing is holding a conference for health care assistants and assistant practitioners in Newquay. You don't have to be an RCN member to take advantage of this learning and development opportunity.
Save the date for the Bath branch annual general meeting, which will take place from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm at the A&E Conference Room at RUH in Bath.
Presented by RCN West Midlands and The National Council of Women Great Britain, this event will feature a number of high profile speakers discussing a range of aspects of end-of-life care.
Advances in Trauma and Surgical Care in Resource Limited Environments
Best Practice in Procurement for Quality and Safety – procurement networking event
This service is to honour the sacrifice made by nurses and defence medical services personnel killed or wounded caring for victims of conflict.
Join us at one of these 5 Autumn workshops to explore and discuss what good end of life care means for patients and for healthcare professionals.
Join us at one of these 5 Autumn workshops to explore and discuss what good end of life care means for patients and for healthcare professionals.
Bookings now open - Newcastle
We are sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled.
Join us at one of these 5 Autumn workshops to explore and discuss what good end of life care means for patients and for healthcare professionals.
The myth of the mentally ill as dangerous and menacing persists despite evidence to the contrary. Speaker Professor Patrick Callaghan (Professor of Mental Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Professorial Fellow of the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham) will argue that it is the often unquestioned acceptance of the effectiveness of risk assessment and the unconscious bias that emerges from this narrative that poses the biggest risk.
Join us for a panel discussion for the launch of the exhibition A healthful form of work: The history of public health nursing.
Join us for Edinburgh Doors Open Day when we will be opening our building for the public to discover the history and architecture of the RCN Scotland.
Join a panel of speakers to debate their historical, social, political and personal views of self-harm for the launch of ‘Psyche on the Skin: A History of Self-Harm’ by Dr Sarah Chaney.
Join our speakers to hear about travel health's fascinating history and how the nursing role in this field has changed.
Three expert speakers will explore the changing role of health visitors from the late nineteenth century to today.
Join us for a talk drawing on materials from the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland Archive to explore the history of district nursing.
Join us for this special edition of Science Showoff, a night of chaotic cabaret themed around nursing.
The RCN Scottish Board first met on 1 November 2016. To commemorate this historic event, join Dr Alison O’Donnell from the RCN History of Nursing Society.
What can we learn for the future of sexual health from its history?
For International Men’s Day on 19 November, hear about the history and future of male cancer treatment from two expert speakers.
Celebrate nursing and its history with artist Peter Liversidge in this unique creative event.
Free drop-in tours of our Centenary art installation for Museums at Night with Peter Liversidge
For Black History Month at the RCN we will be hearing the Desert Island Discs of Professor Elizabeth Anionwu.
A guided walk on the history of public health in Liverpool.
For the RCN’s centenary, writer and activist Penny Pepper will explore the achievements of nurses and health care workers with disabilities over the last 100 years.
RCN Wales will be participating in a number of events at universities offering nursing degrees during September.
Call for abstracts now open