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Staffing for Safe and Effective Care
Staffing for safe and effective care subject guide from the Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum. Highlights key information resources.
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Nursing recruitment still going backwards, as RCN urges ministers to intervene
Executive Director of RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Every student accepted onto a nursing course today is starting the journey towards an incredible and fulfilling career, but the reality is we need many, many more to do the same. The numbers joining the profession have fallen once again, down 20% in just three years. Nurse recruitment policy is failing right in front of our eyes and a workforce crisis is deepening."
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Join the RCN campaigning booklet
When you join the RCN, you become part of the UK’s largest nursing community that works together to improve the experiences of our members and the people they care for. Joining the RCN not only gives you a great opportunity to become a campaigner, but the skills you develop will help you in your professional role. This updated booklet details ways of getting more involved and helping shape the nursing profession, whether you have a few minutes or a few hours a month to spare.
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Improving AfC - one step at a time
The Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scheme came into operation at the end of 2004. Twenty years on and the cracks in the system are widening every year.
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Finances: funding sources and use of funds
The following information is designed to inform you about the difference sources of branch funds and the type of activities that it can be used for.
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Business continuity policy
RCN Corporate Business Continuity Policy
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Policy and process for running meetings of the RCN Council, boards and committees
Policy and process for running meetings of the RCN Council, Boards and Committees
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Advice for lead nurses in an operational crisis
Advice for lead nurses in an operational crisis
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A fresh start for nursing pay? RCN responds to government consultation
Evidence gathered from thousands of nursing staff could lead to the biggest overhaul of nursing pay since Agenda for Change was introduced 20 years ago.
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Negotiate NHS pay through summer, RCN leader urges next PM
We’ve launched our general election manifesto of 12 points to solve the nursing crisis, with a substantial pay rise for all nursing staff the top priority.