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General Secretary and Chief Executive's update



24 blog posts
  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 8 Nov 2024

    Valuing expertise: nursing deserves recognition

    RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the COVID-19 Inquiry and the need for nursing staff to be listened to and rewarded. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 10 Oct 2024

    Your vote, your voice: securing change for our profession

    RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on meeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill to the UK parliament.  

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 13 Sep 2024

    Significant investment in nursing is needed across health and care

    RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the publication of Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England and the nursing staff she has met during our NHS pay consultations. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 16 Aug 2024

    Making the grade: valuing and investing in the future of our profession

    RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the influx of new joiners to nursing A-level results day brings and encourages RCN members to use their voices in our consultation on the NHS pay award in England.