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Royal College of Nursing launches new exhibition on the history of children and young people’s nursing
Royal College of Nursing Chief Nurse, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “The NHS was set up to provide care from the cradle to the grave, and children and young people’s nursing staff are vital to ensuring the health service is always there when we need it throughout our entire lives. This event is an important celebration of their incredible work."
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Educational programmes and services
RCN's Educational programmes and services provide a range of tools which can help organisations to improve patient care and patient experience in the UK
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Royal College of Nursing warns of growing nursing mental health crisis as data shows doubling in those seeking help for suicidal thoughts
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning of a growing mental health crisis amongst nursing staff, as its membership support line data shows a substantial increase in the number of nursing staff seeking help for having suicidal thoughts.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the Health at a Glance 2023 report from OECD
Royal College of Nursing Chief Nurse, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: "Politicians should see this as an indictment and a source of shame. On the day the government only gave the NHS a passing reference in the King's speech, the UK is being shown up – with our health and care services now being left unaddressed until the next general election."
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Shaping nursing practice
Our dedicated team of nursing practice experts and Professional Leads is here to support your nursing practice. Use this page to access training, resources and guidance on all areas of nursing practice, and see how you can help shape our work.
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NHS waiting list growing four times faster than the nurse workforce
Royal College of Nursing Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Not a single nurse will say that it feels like there are more staff now – they say the very opposite. When patient numbers and demand is so high, staffing levels become dangerously inadequate. It is unsafe for patients and professionals alike when one nurse cares for 10, 15 or more patients at a time and beds are put in corridors or other inappropriate places."
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Defining nursing support workers and their level descriptors
These definitions have been developed as a collaboration between the RCN Professional Nursing Committee and the Nursing Support Workers Committee, facilitated by a Joint Partnership Board and with support from the RCN Professional Forums and Fellows.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to appointment of Victoria Atkins as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Royal College of Nursing Chief Nurse Professor Nicola Ranger said: “Victoria Atkins' first priority must be to get the NHS the extra funding it needs in next week’s autumn statement. The current financial settlement is penalising patients - those on waiting lists are being told to wait even longer in a cash-strapped NHS. She can begin to address that."
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Career Frameworks
This collection of career and competency frameworks has been brought together to support nurses, nursing support workers and those considering a nursing career to navigate and progress their career journeys.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to new record number of patients sitting on NHS waiting list
Royal College of Nursing Chief Nurse, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “The government has lost control of NHS waiting times and the record numbers waiting increases each month on their watch."
