RCN call for urgent action on corridor care recognised at top level
NHS England has sent a letter to all health and care providers saying corridor care should never be considered the ‘norm’.
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Heart failure nurse is RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2024
An inspirational nurse from Armagh has won the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Award 2024 for her work in improving care for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
Nursing education crisis: ‘we need action now’
Nursing lecturers tell us they’re facing redundancy amid severe financial challenges affecting universities. The next UK government must deliver an emergency intervention within 100 days of taking office, insists the RCN.
End social care worker exploitation now, demands RCN
Sign our open letter to party leaders insisting whoever forms the next UK government launches an urgent investigation into this scandal.
Corridor care: RCN declares ‘national emergency’ and demands political action
Nursing staff are regularly forced to provide care to patients in chairs and corridors, compromising patient safety and dignity. We’re asking members to call it out and join our fight to eradicate the practice.
Negotiate NHS pay through summer, RCN leader urges next PM
We’ve launched our general election manifesto of 12 points to solve the nursing crisis, with a substantial pay rise for all nursing staff the top priority.
RCN Awards: 2024 winners announced as Congress begins in Wales
This year, we announce 7 new RCN Fellows and 7 Award of Merit recipients, as well as the annual Representative, Student Ambassador and Forum Achievement award winners. Find out more about their exceptional contributions to the RCN.
‘Equity is our clear ambition. Diversity is our underused asset. Inclusion is our future.’
As we launch our EDI strategy, we’re making commitments to our members over the next 5 years to put equitable experiences for all members at the heart of what we do.
Professor Pat Cullen steps down from RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive role
Pat leaves the RCN with immediate effect as she seeks election to parliament in the forthcoming general election.
General election 2024: ‘Don’t make the NHS and social care a political football’
As the Prime Minister calls for a 4 July election, we’re urging all political parties to make firm commitments to nursing staff.
RCN Scotland calls for a nursing retention strategy as workforce crisis shows little sign of improvement
In our third instalment of ‘The Nursing Workforce in Scotland’ report published today (15 May), it is evident that Scotland’s nursing workforce crisis is showing little sign of improvement.
RCN helps secure thousands of pounds for wrongly paid nurses
Several intensive care nurses will receive up to £36,000 each after successfully having their jobs evaluated. Many more nursing staff could be eligible.
RCN celebrates Nurses' Day 2024
We’re highlighting our skilled nursing profession and celebrating nursing staff all weekend.
RCN defines levels of nursing beyond registration
These new definitions will help registered nurses as they aspire to practice at these levels, as well as give clarity to employers, higher education institutions and the public. They can be applied across all fields of nursing and in all settings.
HM King Charles announced as new RCN patron
We are honoured to announce His Majesty King Charles III as our new patron, continuing the RCN’s established line of royal support.
RCN urges new First Minister to prioritise urgent action to tackle health and care crisis
As the new First Minister comes into post, RCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to get to grips with the workforce crisis that is facing our health and social care services and focus on delivering safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.
RCN begins recruitment for permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
The role needs a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to nursing.
'Dangerous stress levels have become normalised'
RCN calls on NHS leaders and the UK government to bring forward an action plan to tackle dangerous levels of stress and anxiety, including measures to boost recruitment to ease pressure.
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