RCN Education Forum National Conference & Exhibition 2021
Stepping up: educating the nursing workforce in challenging times
20 Apr 2021 - 21 Apr
Online
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Booking is now open for the first virtual RCN Education Conference
The abstracts included in this brochure have been printed as submitted by the authors with some minor editing to maintain consistency. The RCN does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information provided in this book of abstracts. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their abstracts including accuracy of the facts, statements and references.
With over 30 hours of CPD all accessible at your fingertips, inspiring nurse leaders and educators will showcase how they have innovated and adapted in a rapidly evolving situation; and will be ready to take your all-important questions.
What’s more, the move to a virtual conference means you will now enjoy additional benefits including:
- A 50% discount on the standard two-day conference rate
- Extended access to the conference recording
- Additional CPD hours with all presentations available to view on demand to inform your reflective account for revalidation
This conference will be hosted on Hopin; a word leading all-in-one virtual event platform.
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Online
Our virtual venue: Hopin
The event is hosted on the world leading, all-in-one virtual conference platform Hopin, which provides a highly interactive and engaging participant experience.
Please note that this is a private event for registered delegates, who have a valid conference booking.
Access to the event
All booked participants will be emailed details on how to log in to Hopin, our virtual venue, in the two weeks prior to the conference.
If you’re unable to locate your email, it may have landed in your Spam/Junk folder. If you still cannot find it, please check which email you signed up to the event with, as this is the email which the magic link will have been sent to.
If you are still unable to locate the email or have any other queries, please email the Events Team at rcnevents@rcn.org.uk or contact 020 7647 3577
Updating your profile
When you first access the Hopin platform you’ll be prompted to set up your profile. You can upload a photo, add your place of work, job title, social media contacts and a brief biography to help give you more presence at the event. Your profile helps you connect with others at the event and supports networking.
Supporting information
You can view our conference guide to support your experience of Hopin and a short video introduction to help you navigate around our virtual venue.
The guide will tell you:
- which browser to use
- helpful information on device use and simple problem solving
- how to navigate the Hopin platform
- where recorded content will be available for registered delegates
- where you can access a CPD certificate
The Book of Abstracts will be available to download shortly.
Our virtual conference venue
The RCN Education Conference will be hosted on the world leading all-in one virtual conference platform; Hopin, which enables a highly interactive and engaging experience for participants. A demonstration of the platform from an attendee’s perspective can be viewed here.
By registering for this virtual event you can:
- Network one on one over live video with like-minded professionals
- Make the most of your connections by exchanging virtual business cards
- Join breakout sessions and drop into our informal chat rooms
- Tailor your conference experience to your learning needs by adding sessions to your calendar ahead of the event
- Participate in live Q&A’s and our conference polls
- Explore the interactive exhibition and virtual poster display
- Enjoy extended access to the conference recordings for a limited period after the event.
Learning outcomes
The conference is open to all nurses, student nurses, healthcare assistants and allied health professionals working in the academic, clinical and professional setting in the UK and overseas. This includes those working in NHS, independent and voluntary sectors, universities and colleges.
With over 30 hours of content, participating in this event will enable you to:
• Identify new, diverse and innovative approaches to inclusive education
• Discuss the challenge of being responsive and agile in the face of adversity
• Contribute to the discourse on the future of education following extraordinary events
• Evaluate a range of leadership strategies in learning, teaching and assessment
• Describe, cascade and apply strategies for delivering high quality education to upskill the workforce at pace.
Need a helping hand with securing time off or funding to participate? Please download these helpful hints and tips.
Here’s what some of our past attendees thought:
"I thought it was a full packed programme my head was reeling with such inspirational topics, facts new information, good working practices and patient care."
"Motivational, inspirational, future vision, a positive influence and uplift to my sometimes tired jaded worry of what is going to happen to our patients. Brings me down to my grass roots and secures and "roots " me back into my passion and love of nursing. Also reassures me of the multi-faceted work of the RCN in all areas that Nurses, AHCP are supported and developed continually in a fast demanding world. Keeping ahead of the times and guiding us into the future.
"The conference is not only enjoyable as you are sharing knowledge and skills with likeminded people who have the passion to take nursing and education forward, but it also gives the opportunity to open new doors and pathways to network and bring together excellent and innovative ideas. This ultimately enriches and drives the nursing profession."
Invoice required: Just complete a booking form and ask your finance team to send this along with a purchase order to RCNDEventsRegistration@rcn.org.uk
Conference fees
Category |
Fee |
VAT |
Total |
|
| RCN member | £125.00 | £25.00 | £150.00 (Previously £300) | |
| Non-RCN member | £185.00 | £37.00 | £222.00 (Previously £450) | |
| RCN member pre-reg student, retired, health practitioner (40% discount) | £75.00 | £15.00 | £90.00 | |
| RCN representatives (25% discount) | £93.75 | £18.75 | £112.50 | |
Please note as the conference fees are discounted by 50% there will be no presenter rate for the 2021 conference.
Discounts - conditions and exclusions
- 10% group discount is applicable on 3 or more conference places
- Discount offers cannot be combined. Only one discount can be used for each booking whether it is an individual or group booking
- RCN member: pre-reg student, retired, health practitioner (40% discount) - this discount is strictly for RCN members.
- Only students that are enrolled in a pre-registration nursing programme will qualify for a 40% discount
If you are booking 3 or more places and not using any other discounts please ring our RCN Events Registration phone line or download and complete a booking form.
VAT is charged at the prevailing rate of 20%. When making payment please remember to add 20% VAT. If you are being funded by your employer, RCN Events can provide an invoice. Just complete a booking form and ask your finance team to send this along with a purchase order to education@rcn.org.uk
Presenter registration – deadline: SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2021
In order to be eligible to present, all presenters must register for the conference by Sunday 21 February 2021. Failure to do so may result in your abstract being removed from the final conference programme. As the main presenter you are responsible for co-ordinating the registration of your co-presenters (if applicable) in addition to yourself.
Please note there will be no presenter rate for this conference as the standard conference fee has been heavily discounted.
To book your place, please download and complete the booking form from our website, or call +44 (0)29 2054 6460. Note you will need to quote your abstract reference number upon booking.
Due to the ongoing pandemic and uncertainty around in-person events, plans are now underway to host an engaging and interactive conference experience on Hopin; a world leading all-in-one virtual event platform.
Types of conference presentation
Concurrent sessions
Concurrent sessions will be delivered as a 15-minute pre-recorded video presentation to minimise the risk of technical issues on the day. Presenters will be expected to participate in a 5-minute live Q&A session with delegates following the presentation which will be facilitated by a chair
Posters
Posters will be presented as part of a poster tour during the breaks and facilitated by a chair. Presenters will have a 5-minute slot to present their poster and take any questions from delegates. Posters should be visually stimulating in design and convey clear aims and outcomes.
ViPERS
ViPERS will be delivered as 10-minute pre-recorded video presentation to minimise the risk of technical issues on the day. Presenters will be expected to participate in a 10-minute live Q&A session with delegates following the presentation which will be facilitated by a chair.
Symposia
Symposia will be delivered as a 45-minute pre-recorded video presentation to minimise the risk of technical issues on the day. Presenters will be expected to participate in a 15-minute live Q&A session with delegates following the presentation which will be facilitated by a chair
Programme slot
Alterations may be made to the programme affecting the time of sessions prior to the conference. To keep up-to-date with any developments affecting the conference programme, we suggest checking the conference website regularly.
More details coming soon.
Please contact the RCN Events Registration team to book your place on 02920546460
Monday to Friday (9am-4.30pm)
Eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)2920546460
Event Organiser
Andy Murphy
andy.murphy@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0) 207 647 3960
General enquiries
For any other queries relating to this conference please contact:
rcnevents@rcn.org.uk
Tel +44 (0)2076473577
Fax +44 (0)2076473411
This virtual conference and exhibition is an unrivalled opportunity for you to connect directly with a significant group of leading UK and Educational nurses.
There are a number of ways you can get involved, from networking to raise your profile to tailored commercial packages to help achieve specific objectives.
Here are a list of exhibitors attending the conference:
“Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery that improves everyone’s health and wellbeing. As the professional regulator of almost 725,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have an important role to play in making this a reality. Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care.”
Lt is our intuitive, online learning platform. The Immersive Nursing modules focus on a real patient case to build the student’s understanding of normal physiology, pathophysiology and the nurse’s role in patient healthcare. These modules are complemented by the Clinical Skills collection, which focuses on practising core nursing skills.
Clinical Pocket Reference resources cover essential underpinning knowledge for practice required by registered nurses. Each resource appears in practical, pocket-sized format, and is fully referenced. Clinical Pocket Reference resources are prepared by expert nurses and teachers. They equip current and future nurses with clinical knowledge, communication skills and support safe and confident practice. Available now in both the much loved pocket print version and as fully linked digital assets.
We are now taking bookings for further information please contact the exhibitions team on:
T: 020 7647 3959
Page last updated - 20/04/2021
