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Beyond the picket line
One year on from Northern Ireland’s nursing strikes, new RCN board members Conor, Edna and Andrew reflect on what happened and how it inspired them to take on a more active role in the RCN
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Reading the room: Mel's council ambitions
Mel’s one of the youngest people to ever become Vice Chair of RCN Council and has big ambitions to engage with members through social media
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'Be active and be vocal'
Lynsey recalls her experiences when members in Northern Ireland voted to take strike action for the first time in the RCN’s history
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Sharing your experiences to speak up for nursing
What you can expect if you give evidence in front of a government committee and why it's important to share the nursing experience
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Coming together in COVID times
At the beginning of the pandemic, safety rep Audrey was redeployed to work as a staff nurse on a temporary post-COVID ward. She reflects on how the experience affirmed her love of nursing and the importance of teamwork
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Development is for everyone
Nursing support workers deserve support to help them grow, says practice development nurse Louise Simons
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Legal update: protection and gender identity
We look at a recent Employment Tribunal case which demonstrates a widening of protection under the Equality Act for people who identify as non-binary or gender fluid
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Nursing our planet: no smoke without fire
Environmentally friendly, sustainable health care should be a priority for all of us, says Jade
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'It will be my go-to guide'
RCN safety rep Janice explains how she’s helped create a new resource that supports reps to address workplace health and safety issues linked to nursing shortages
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Career pathways for nursing support workers explained
If you’re ready to explore different career pathways, take a look at the nursing support workforce section of the RCN careers resource
