Welcome and Report of the Agenda Committee

Open to all

Country and regional networking receptions

A 2-course meal and a soft drink will be provided.

Congress closing remarks

Matter for Discussion: Patient flow – is it patient-focused?

That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses whether the continuous focus on patient flow is a detriment to patient health and safety.

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Resolution: Statutory provision of CPD

That this meeting of RCN Congress asks RCN Council to lobby governments to place a statutory duty on all employers to provide contractual, fully funded continuing professional development (CPD) to deliver safe and effective care.

Debates

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Resolution: Assisted dying

That this meeting of RCN Congress supports the principles of assisted dying.

Matter for discussion: Redefining learning disability nursing

That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses whether the title registered nurse in learning disabilities remains appropriate for contemporary practice.

Resolution: Immigration regulations for the nursing workforce

That this meeting of RCN Congress urges RCN Council to lobby governments regarding the implications of new immigration rules on the current and future international workforce.