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:
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.
Join the RCN in conversation with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and Health Education England to explore the options to continue to practice for those on the temporary register beyond COVID-19, and funding for objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).
We look forward to hearing your views.
Once you've been accepted on the network, you'll be sent a link to join our closed Facebook group.
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.
1 Oct 2020
A new report on maintaining NHS core services during the pandemic highlights the need for more regular staff testing and recommends new measures going forward.
28 Sep 2020
RCN launches annual #BeatTheFlu campaign amid twin threats of COVID-19 and influenza.
21 Sep 2020
There must be a proper supply of personal protective equipment, priority access to testing and rapid delivery of results.
10 Sep 2020
New analysis of the COVID-19 temporary register by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) shows nearly 50% of returning professionals would consider re-joining the permanent register.
