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Royal College of Nursing - Coronavirus information for nurses
The best way to protect patients and prevent further spread is through good infection prevention and control practices", says Rose Gallagher RCN Professional Lead for Infection Prevention and Control
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Nurses are undervalued because they are mostly women, new study finds
“This report is an important step in challenging and changing perceptions about nursing", says Rachael McIlroy, RCN Senior Research Lead
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Royal College of Nursing takes safe staffing call to heart of government
“The voices of nurses and the public could not be clearer, resolving the nursing workforce shortage in England must remain the highest priority for the Government", says Mike Adams, RCN Director for England
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Northern Ireland nurses vote to accept proposals on pay parity and safe staffing
Pat Cullen, Director of the RCN in Northern Ireland said: “The past few months have been amongst the most turbulent and pressurised that nurses have ever seen."
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Royal College of Nursing comments on new UK points based immigration system
"While recruitment of overseas staff shouldn’t be used as a replacement for domestic workforce supply, it’s clear that it will need to continue in the short to medium-term so that health and social care services in the UK can continue to function", says Dame Donna Kinnair
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RCN launches internal governance review
“We are determined to learn from what has gone before and ensure we are not only committed to listening to our members but know for sure we have the structures in place to hear their voice", says Dee Sissions, Chair of RCN Council
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‘Corridor care’ in hospitals becoming the new norm warns RCN
Mike Adams, RCN Director for England, said: “This survey shows that having to deliver care in crowded corridors is becoming increasingly the norm for NHS nursing staff."
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RCN comments on flexible training courses
“When every profession in health care is facing shortages, the key to filling jobs and keeping patients safe is to attract more people overall as well as allow existing professionals to move around", says Susan Masters, RCN Director of Nursing, Policy and Practice
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Royal College of Nursing comments on latest NHS performance statistics for England
"It is extremely difficult for nurses to provide safe and effective care in these circumstances, as well as extremely distressing for patients and their families", says Susan Masters, RCN Director of Nursing Policy and Practice
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England mental health support for nursing staff
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: “This pandemic has required nursing staff to show incredible dedication."