Blogs
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1 Dec 2022
The responsibility we have as qualified nurses to inspire the next generation
A reflection on how my career has been influenced by student nurses. Encouraging others to look at how to incorporate supporting students into general practice and ensuring support goes from pre-registration to qualified staff.
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29 Nov 2022
How integrated care systems present a milestone opportunity for nursing
RCN Fellow Professor David Sines CBE on the potential for a more comprehensive and co-ordinated health and social care system.
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25 Nov 2022
The first strike dates have been announced
In a week when nursing has once again been named the most trusted profession by the UK public, Pat Cullen shares further details of upcoming strike action.
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22 Nov 2022
RCN Congress 2023 - Pain & Palliative Care Forum - Get Involved!
Apply to be a voting member on behalf of the Pain and Palliative Care forum at the RCN Congress 2023 in Brighton. This offers an opportunity to represent the views of forum members and bring clinical insight to the debates and voting. It also enables nurses to become more involved in regional and national matters and to raise their profile professionally.
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21 Nov 2022
Transitioning from Health Care Assistant to Primary Care Nurse in Prison Healthcare
My experiences as a Health Care Assistant in HM Prison Oakwood.
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18 Nov 2022
Another significant week in our Fair Pay for Nursing campaign
Pat Cullen captures the major moments in a week when the Scottish Government agreed to re-open talks about nursing pay.
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18 Nov 2022
Historic vote
These are truly momentous times as RCN members have taken the decision to take strike action for the first time in our 106-year history. Here in the South West region there was an overwhelming vote for action by our members who clearly feel #EnoughIsEnough.
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17 Nov 2022
Be curious. You can find similarities, differences, and opportunities
The role of Professional Advocacy is an emerging role across the whole of nursing. Due to some of the sub-specialisms and realms of practice colleagues can feel that some of the challenges that they face are unique. Learning together can strengthen our sense of belonging and our professional identity.
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16 Nov 2022
Debunking disinformation around nurses' pay
With RCN members voting to strike in many NHS trusts across the UK, RCN Wales' Information Specialist takes a look at some of the misleading information that’s been circulating recently.
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15 Nov 2022
Giving independent health and social care the same voice as the NHS
Sam Westbrook, our new Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) in the Eastern region, discusses his career as a nurse and what led him to apply for a role with the RCN.