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Royal College of Nursing responds to Office for Students analysis on increased pressure on higher education sector finances
RCN Deputy Director of Nursing, Dr Nichola Ashby, said: “Universities train the next generation of nurses, but more and more are in crisis. The number of people applying to study nursing is already collapsing, and now this precarious financial position could see vital nursing courses close. This ultimately means fewer nurses – and more patients struggling to get the care they deserve."
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A lost decade: nursing staff demoralised by poor care and low pay
Professor Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, said: “Over the last ten years, nursing staff have become increasingly demoralised by the level of care they are able to provide. The stress and anxiety from trying to meet the needs of patients is forcing them to work whilst sick and now many want to quit entirely. It is a terrible state of affairs."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the Labour Party's six pledges for the general election
Professor Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive said: “Central to this NHS pledge has to be a commitment to more nurses and better conditions for them. A deliverable plan on waiting lists and round-the-clock services relies on enough staff, who feel valued and able to give high-quality care."
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Politicians hear directly from RCN members about the need to value nursing
RCN members have left key politicians and senior nurse leaders in no doubt that action is needed to address Scotland’s nursing workforce crisis and to ensure nursing is seen as an attractive and rewarding career.
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Almost half of GP nursing staff haven't received promised pay rise, RCN survey reveals
Government must fund pay increase for general practice nursing staff now.
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Plymouth History Partnership Working - RCN Plymouth Branch stand at University Hospital Plymouth's BHM event
We will have an RCN Plymouth Branch stand supporting Derriford Hospital's Black History Month event
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People's Choice Award
in partnership with The Sunday Post
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RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – nominations now open
Nominations are open for Scotland’s most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 up for grabs.
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You Mean the World: Nursing in a Climate Crisis Exhibition Launch (BSL)
Join us for the launch of our new exhibition on nursing in the climate crisis.
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Care Home Nursing Award
Care Home Nursing Award - Nurse of the Year Awards 2025 | Royal College of Nursing Scotland
