RCN President and Council updates
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blog posts
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12 May 2022
Showcasing the contribution of nursing on International Nurses’ Day
Dr Denise Chaffer, RCN President, updates members on activity across the UK and internationally for Nurses’ Day and work since re-joining the International Council of Nurses.
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31 Mar 2022
Responding to some of the current challenges facing nursing
Dr Denise Chaffer, RCN President, highlights the need to address inequalities in mental health services and the importance of working together to improve nursing retention
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11 Mar 2022
RCN Council March update to members
RCN Council members reflect on the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and detail how they are supporting members through their work. Vice-Chair of RCN Council, Mel Kerr, introduces this month's update to members.
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11 Mar 2022
Campaigning for fair pay in an RCN that leads for members
Chair of RCN Council Carol Popplestone writes about our new pay demand on government, explains how key decisions are taken and updates on plans to drive forward change in the RCN.
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8 Mar 2022
Beyond angels: how nursing has the power to challenge gendered assumptions
RCN Chair of Council and registered Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist, Carol Popplestone reflects on the role of gendered assumptions in nursing and why we must strive to challenge them.
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25 Feb 2022
Supporting nursing staff with advance care planning
Dr Denise Chaffer, RCN President, shares a message of solidarity with nursing staff in Ukraine and updates members on the resources available for advance care planning
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11 Feb 2022
RCN Council February update to members
RCN Council members share their updates from the past month and detail how they are supporting members through their work. Vice-Chair of RCN Council, Mel Kerr, introduces this month’s update to members.
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28 Jan 2022
Striving to deliver the best for palliative care patients during challenging times
RCN President Dr Denise Chaffer's update focuses on the work of end of life care and community nursing staff and the current challenges staff face
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7 Jan 2022
RCN Council January update to members
RCN Council members share their updates from the past month and detail how they are supporting members through their work. Vice-Chair of RCN Council, Mel Kerr, introduces this month’s update to members.
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24 Dec 2021
2021 – a year of challenge and hope for 2022
RCN President Dr Denise Chaffer reflects on the last year and considers what 2022 may bring.
