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‘Nursing staff have been left with no alternative’: Pat Cullen on strike action
Pat Cullen Q and A on nursing strike action
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Royal College of Nursing confirms new General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger said: “There is an opportunity right now, not just for renewal but to make huge progress and strides forward for nursing and the people we care for. New leadership in Westminster, the regulator and senior parts of the NHS as well as here at the College gives fresh energy and new perspectives on how we work together in the interests of the profession and patients."
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RCN appoints permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger takes up the role with immediate effect.
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Guidance for Nurses and Midwives to Support Those Affected by Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated (previously in pocket guide format) in response to the recognition by the RCN of the need for nurses, midwives and health care support workers and all health care professionals to have an understanding of the impact of the domestic abuse of patients, clients and colleagues.
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Nursing union leader reflects on first UK-wide strike and year ahead
The anger and optimism of the year’s nursing strikes resulted in only modest progress as politicians did enough to ‘save their own skins, not the revolution needed’, Pat Cullen will say.
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From the Archives: Alice Bird in World War Two
The RCN archives hold a wealth of artefacts and papers documenting the history of nursing from individual lives to major events. This blog series from the History of Nursing Forum is delving into the collection to share its treasures and to bring the archive to life. This is the first of 3 posts, concerning Alice Bird, a 20th Century nurse, midwife and tutor who worked in Sussex and London during World War Two.
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Get involved in our governance
You can help shape our governance and make us the best College we can be.
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Significant investment in nursing is needed across health and care
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the publication of Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England and the nursing staff she has met during our NHS pay consultations.
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Falls
Falling continues to be a critical public health issue for older adults, with approximately one-third of persons aged 65 years and older falling each year. This blog looks at the essential role nursing can play in falls prevention.
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Making the grade: valuing and investing in the future of our profession
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the influx of new joiners to nursing A-level results day brings and encourages RCN members to use their voices in our consultation on the NHS pay award in England.
