Live events for the nursing support workforce

Watch our live events designed to showcase RCN support, resources, and ways NSWs can get involved and get active with our membership.

The role of social media in fertility nursing

Social media has become a double-edged tool in the world of fertility nursing. As a Fertility Midwife and Clinical Lead at Juniper, I’ve seen first-hand how platforms like Instagram and TikTok have reshaped the landscape of fertility support, advocacy and misinformation.

Make the Most of Membership: Discounts, Savings and Welfare Guidance

Join us for our next live event for the nursing support workforce, Make the most of membership: discounts, savings and welfare guidance, where you’ll discover the financial benefits and services available to you as an RCN member.

Submit your Public Event Idea: The Art of Nursing

Submit an event idea for the RCN Library and Museum event programme.

Ill-health retirement: NHS pension scheme

A guide for RCN members covering ill-health retirement under the NHS pension scheme.

Outer North East

Branch Meetings Provisional branch meeting dates for 2016 will appear here when available. The meetings usually take place at the James Fawcett Education Centre, King George Hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8YB. Confirmation will be emailed to members around two weeks before each meeting. Further details are available from your branch secretary. Branch officers Secretary: Ian Norris, tel: 07775 702242 Treasurer: Linda Graham, tel: 07762 752 917 Chair: Trevor Neal, tel: 07801 066436 If you need us If you have a problem in your workplace, please contact your local steward in the first instance, or call RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100.

GOTV and know your rights! A session about supporting international colleagues to vote

Are you an internationally educated nurse (IEN)? Or do you work with IENs? This session will help make sure every voice is heard. We’ll walk through the voting process, tackle common myths, and give you the tools to help yourself and others feel confident and ready to vote. Every voice matters. Every vote counts. Let’s organise and win.

Get Out the Vote! A toolkit for RCN members

Get out the vote (GOTV) focuses on encouraging every RCN member to use their voice by participating in consultations and ballots. This toolkit details the ways in which the RCN asks members to get involved and methods and tips to help RCN representatives and members communicate information and get out the vote.

Reflecting on my year as RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year

When I heard my name announced as Scotland’s Nurse of the Year, I was stunned. It felt surreal – a wave of disbelief, pride and overwhelming emotion all at once.

Learning resources