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Royal College of Nursing responds to Recruitment and Employment Confederation study showing increasing demand for healthcare staff
Responding to a Recruitment and Employment Confederation study showing an increasing demand for healthcare staff, Royal College of Nursing General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “The labour choice that too many are making is not to enter nursing at all - there are falling numbers of students on nurse courses this year. People see the profession is not valued and rewarded fairly and are choosing not to join it, with many others quitting early too."
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Personal reflections on winning the RCN Nurse of the Year Independent Sector Award 2022
Winning an award in recognition of work accomplished is indeed the highlight of any career, but I would add that winning when you are least expecting it makes it even more incredible!
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Celebrating Nursing Support Workers' Day with Louise Devlin, Senior Health Care Assistant
Louise Devlin, Senior Health Care Assistant at Aughnacloy Nursing Home, tells us what being a Nursing Support Worker means to her.
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Celebrating Nursing Support Workers' Day with Rebecca Watkins, Health Care Assistant
Rebecca Watkins, a Health Care Assistant for adults with learning disabilities, discusses what being a Nursing Support Worker means to her.
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What it means to be an RCN NI Network Lead
I joined the RCN membership in September 1983 as a pupil nurse and have maintained my membership throughout my nursing career. However, my engagement levels increased after I attended “The Leading For Care” programme in 2013.
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Transforming Advance Care Planning in Nursing Homes: Empowering conversations for better care
I am thrilled to share with you the findings of our recent research study on advance care planning in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a co-author of this study, I believe our findings hold great significance for your day-to-day practice, providing valuable insights into improving care and communication with care home residents and their families.
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Not chips again!
Lynsey campaigned to get a social space for nursing students to prepare meals at her university
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5 simple exercises for nursing staff
The physical demands of nursing mean thousands of you suffer with back and neck pain. Build strength and release tension with our tailored exercises and stretches for nursing staff.
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Fit test versus fit check
Do you know the difference? This guide explains what you need to do to stay safe when wearing an FFP3 or FFP2 face mask
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Eating for endurance
Nutritional therapist Nicola shares her advice for preparing quick and easy energy boosting food
