New nursing profiles don’t go far enough, says RCN
NHS pay bands must recognise the skills and experience of nursing staff.
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Urgent workforce intervention needed as nursing applications fall by 27% in 3 years
Government-funded nursing degrees, introduction of maintenance grants and a loan-forgiveness scheme could all support the next generation of nursing staff.
COVID inquiry: failure to invest in nursing workforce left every care setting chronically understaffed
Pandemic response was deeply flawed, stemming from a failure at the very top of governments to plan, prepare and resource health and care services effectively, says RCN.
King’s Speech response: policy programme is step towards nursing reset and renewal
RCN welcomes positive moves including the commitment to repeal anti-trade union legislation, but measures to increase recruitment and retention in the nursing workforce and eradicate corridor care must follow soon.
RCN appoints permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger takes up the role with immediate effect.
RCN responds to NMC culture review
The nursing regulator must take immediate and ongoing action to resolve its culture and related performance issues.
RCN calls on new government to work in partnership to tackle national health emergency
Our letter to Sir Keir Starmer says nursing staff have the solutions to overcome the significant challenges facing health and social care. Investment in staff must be his priority as PM.
New government must take action to prevent NHS Long Term Workforce Plan failure
RCN survey shows half of nursing students considering quitting.
'We desperately need safety-critical nurse-to-patient ratios enshrined in law'
RCN makes bold demands as new analysis shows only one third of shifts have enough nurses.
RCN call for urgent action on corridor care recognised at top level
NHS England has sent a letter to all health and care providers saying corridor care should never be considered the ‘norm’.
Heart failure nurse is RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2024
An inspirational nurse from Armagh has won the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Award 2024 for her work in improving care for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
Nursing education crisis: ‘we need action now’
Nursing lecturers tell us they’re facing redundancy amid severe financial challenges affecting universities. The next UK government must deliver an emergency intervention within 100 days of taking office, insists the RCN.
End social care worker exploitation now, demands RCN
Sign our open letter to party leaders insisting whoever forms the next UK government launches an urgent investigation into this scandal.
Corridor care: RCN declares ‘national emergency’ and demands political action
Nursing staff are regularly forced to provide care to patients in chairs and corridors, compromising patient safety and dignity. We’re asking members to call it out and join our fight to eradicate the practice.
Negotiate NHS pay through summer, RCN leader urges next PM
We’ve launched our general election manifesto of 12 points to solve the nursing crisis, with a substantial pay rise for all nursing staff the top priority.
RCN Awards: 2024 winners announced as Congress begins in Wales
This year, we announce 7 new RCN Fellows and 7 Award of Merit recipients, as well as the annual Representative, Student Ambassador and Forum Achievement award winners. Find out more about their exceptional contributions to the RCN.
‘Equity is our clear ambition. Diversity is our underused asset. Inclusion is our future.’
As we launch our EDI strategy, we’re making commitments to our members over the next 5 years to put equitable experiences for all members at the heart of what we do.
Professor Pat Cullen steps down from RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive role
Pat leaves the RCN with immediate effect as she seeks election to parliament in the forthcoming general election.
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