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16 Sep 2021
Government must act to ease nursing staff crisis
Today is World Patient Safety Day. The last 18 months have shone a spotlight on the safety critical role of the nursing profession like never before. They have also added untold pressure to nursing staff as they do their upmost to keep patients and residents safe, providing the best care possible in challenging circumstances – often to the detriment of their own mental and physical wellbeing.
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16 Sep 2021
Telling the stories of the underrepresented
We are holding what promises to be a moving and empowering event to mark Black History Month this October - a workshop: '#present365: Black History and Racism in the South West: Capturing the personal stories of South West nurses’.
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16 Sep 2021
Find your voice through the UK Students Committee
With nominations now open for eight seats on the RCN UK Students Committee, the current East Midlands member, Molly Kiltie, reflects on the connections she has made and explains why you should consider standing for election to the committee this year.
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16 Sep 2021
Introducing Roz Mabey
I'm Roz Mabey and I've recently joined the RCN Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme Team as Developmental Professional Lead.
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14 Sep 2021
Why you should join the UK Students Committee
Scott Doughty is the Vice Chair and Northern region member of the RCN UK Students Committee. As his time on the committee draws to an end, he reflects on his highlights, how the experience has affected his career prospects, and why you should nominate yourself to join the committee.
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13 Sep 2021
Care Home Nursing – Adapting to change
The creation of a National Care Service will be one of the biggest reforms of the sector for decades, but care home nursing has already shown itself to be capable of adapting to change.
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9 Sep 2021
Making sure our College is working on your behalf
Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, explains how she is committed to change and supporting members.
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9 Sep 2021
Why should I vote on pay when it’s a done deal?
For the past few months activists like me have been out and about talking to members about pay, encouraging those employed by the NHS to vote in the RCN consultation. We are being asked by some why they should bother as the pay offer from the Government of 3% is coming to the September payroll. I hope this helps to explain.
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9 Sep 2021
Happy to be joining the team
My name is Harry Ranton and I’ve recently joined the RCN’s Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme as Project Coordinator. I wanted to introduce myself and this new role.
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5 Sep 2021
Enough is enough – Use the RCN Ballot to tell the Welsh Government 3% is unacceptable
The ballot gives us the chance to use our voice. If we don't, it will indicate that we are happy with what the Welsh Government is doing, that nurses and carers will not fight for fair pay in future.
