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Handing over the baton
In 2018 a casual vacancy arose on the UK Stewards Committee (UKSC), and someone was needed to take on this role for the South West. I had not long completed training to be an RCN steward and felt that maybe I was not experienced enough in the ways of the RCN to take on this responsibility, but I thought about it and spoke to my Branch Chair, Vicky Brotherton. With her encouragement, I did submit my application, and left the decision in the hands of the members of the South West region. I was delighted when they put their trust in me and voted me on to the committee.
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Professional Nursing Committee report from your South West member
It has been a busy start to the year in the Professional Nursing Committee (PNC).
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International Nurses' Day
Every year in May, the world gets the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the nursing profession. International Nurses’ Day falls on 12 May each year, to coincide with Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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Looking forward to this year's Congress in Newport
With a short time before RCN Congress 2024 in Newport, Wales, I’ve been reflecting on the last 12 months since Congress 2023 in Brighton.
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Congress reflections
I expect some members are wondering what this thing called Congress is that you may have heard about at RCN branch meetings and on social media.
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Heimat: Home Is where your love is, home is where your profession is
Hello everyone. My name is Sabine Torgler. I’m 50 years old, an overseas nurse from Germany. 21 years ago, I made the life-changing decision to move to the UK, and it’s a decision I have never regretted.
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South West members I am proud of you
In the run-up to the General Election, RCN South West Council member Jeanette Jones looks back at Congress and forward to the year ahead.
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Affordable parking and transport matters
I’m passionate about my work and have found my place in critical care. I feel it is important that we make these traumatic times better for people. It frustrates me that many people think nursing staff do little more than hold hands and plump pillows; we are far more than that.
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Continuous Learning and Development event for South West Regional Representatives ‘Corridor care - care in inappropriate places’
Corridor care has become normalized within our healthcare system and the negative impact on both patients and nursing staff is disastrous and devastating. Today is an opportunity to understand the implications of providing care in inappropriate places and the emotional toll it has on healthcare providers, patients and their families within the southwest region.
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Calling all artists for nursing and art exhibition
In June 2025 we will launch an exhibition of art by and about nurses. We want to hear from you if you are a practicing artist or know someone who is.
