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Shining a light on nursing

Teresa Budrey 29 Apr 2024 Eastern

On 12 May, we’ll be celebrating Nurses’ Day by shining the spotlight on the true value of nursing and recognising the difference you make to people’s lives each and every day.

As Nurses’ Day falls on a Sunday this year, I know many of you will be holding your own celebrations on the days before and after to ensure as many of your team get to take part as possible. We look forward to seeing pictures from your events shared on social media and please also look out for our own posts and videos on Facebook and X.

As always, we want to recognise the contribution you make in caring for your patients and supporting your colleagues every day. Your skills, training and dedication can be seen across all disciplines and sectors across our region and the UK.

For too long the nursing profession has been overlooked. With a General Election this year, it is even more important to have your voice heard. Nursing staff have been taken for granted. We need to show politicians how you, as highly skilled professionals, have an invaluable role in delivering excellent care. Without you, health services cannot deliver this care which is so vital to the population.

I hope you will join me and the rest of RCN Eastern team as we celebrate Nurses’ Day and the work you do. There are lots of ways you can get involved, from planning something in your workplace to downloading our posters. You can also take part in Nurses’ Day by using social media to help demonstrate the difference nursing makes and to share content about the day. Use #NursesDay and don’t forget to tag @theRCN and @RCNEastern so your posts can be shared.

You can find out more about Nurses’ Day on the website. 

 

 

Photo of Teresa Budrey,  Regional Director, Eastern Region

Teresa Budrey

Regional Director, Eastern region

Teresa joined the RCN in 2003 as an officer in the Eastern region, following 20 years working in NHS learning disabilities nursing services. Teresa went on to become a senior officer in the RCN’s South East office before returning to the Eastern office in 2016 as operational manager.  She was appointed as Eastern Regional Director in February 2017.

Page last updated - 29/04/2024