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Scottish government warned it must live up to its promises - as RCN members vote to accept the NHS pay offer
RCN members in Scotland have voted to accept the Scottish government’s NHS pay offer by a narrow majority.
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UCAS figures showing applicants to nursing courses in Scotland down by 24%
UCAS figures released today provide a snapshot of the number of applicants so far for courses which begin in autumn this year. These show that the number of applicants for nursing courses in Scotland is down 24% compared to the same point last year - the biggest drop in applicants for nursing across the UK.
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RCN Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in applications to nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [13 July] shows a 19% drop in applicants to nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year.
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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: RCN Scotland evidence on the impact on nursing
RCN members were affected by almost every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Scottish government’s decisions during the pandemic, the RCN told the first impact hearing of Scottish COVID-19 inquiry today.
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RCN members meet politicians to share experiences of nursing student financial hardship
Nursing students and newly qualified nurses met with MSPs and senior nurse leaders in Edinburgh to discuss the action that’s needed to ensure all nursing students can complete their studies without falling into financial hardship.
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Ministerial Taskforce must deliver for the nursing profession and the people of Scotland
The Ministerial Nursing and Midwifery Task Force meets for the first time today (6 April) and we are calling for it to be informed by the views and experiences of RCN members and other existing and future nursing staff.
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Nursing Taskforce must deliver for the profession today and tomorrow
The RCN has secured a ministerial led Taskforce to address Scotland’s nursing workforce crisis. Today’s announcement of a national Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce is a direct result of the College’s mandate for strike action and the RCN’s calls for the Scottish government to act.
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Voting for RCN members opens on new NHS pay offer in Scotland
The consultation is open until 9am on Monday 20 March.
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Changes to the NHS Scheme in Scotland from 1 October 2023
Scottish government increases NHS pension scheme contribution rate despite RCN consultation response highlighting members' objections.
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RCN calls for tackling the health and care workforce crisis to be a top priority for the new First Minister
Following the First Minister’s statement to the Scottish Parliament, in which he set out his government's priorities for the next three years, RCN Scotland has called on the First Minister to prioritise building a sustainable nursing workforce to meet Scotland’s needs.
