Return to Practice Network
Supporting nursing staff who are returning to clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses returning to clinical practice during this period will face unprecedented challenges. By joining the network, you'll be able to:
- access support from professional nursing and leadership expertise
- network with peers in a similar situation
- share best practice updates across the UK
- take part in hosted discussions on social media
The network will run until the Nursing & Midwifery Council closes the temporary register. Please be aware the network is not intended to provide representation or union support.
Facebook group
Once you've been accepted on the network, you'll be sent a link to join our closed Facebook group.
Response to cabinet office questions
A summary of responses to Cabinet office questions from the RCN Return to Practice Facebook group
COVID-19: what you need to know
Our COVID-19 information is being continually updated. This includes advice for members returing to practice, and guidance on the clinical management of COVID-19.
Share your experience
Nursing staff are facing unprecedented challenges in their working lives. The RCN wants to hear how the pandemic is impacting you and your working life.
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15 Apr 2021
Care home staff need support, not force, to have COVID-19 vaccine
RCN reiterates stance on mandatory immunisation as government launches consultation on making vaccination a condition of deployment in older adult care homes in England.
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10 Apr 2021
RCN survey shows vaccination programme success
Vast majority of nursing staff receive first vaccine, but more work needed to get all nursing staff the same level of protection.
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1 Apr 2021
‘We must be bold in naming and tackling racism’
RCN says government’s report on race and ethnic disparities misses opportunity to act on severe and persistent racism experienced by nursing staff.
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23 Mar 2021
Nursing staff join the public to reflect on lives lost during the pandemic
The past year has demonstrated the highly skilled nature of nursing but the profession now needs time to recover, says RCN.
