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‘I can’t vote in this ballot, but I’ll back it all the way’
All nursing staff are set to benefit from a successful strike for fair pay, says Steve, who’s supporting our pay campaign as a member working in the independent sector
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Nursing strike: ‘Our priority was patient care’
Nurses in Northern Ireland didn't go on strike lightly in 2019. But Edna explains how patient care was their priority throughout.
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'It’s time to strike’
With £50m in our strike fund, the RCN means business. But eligible members must vote to ensure strikes happen, says Evan Keir.
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'Be active and be vocal'
Lynsey recalls her experiences when members in Northern Ireland voted to take strike action for the first time in the RCN’s history
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NHS pay: 'Politicians need to get their priorities right'
Health care support worker Sharon explains why she believes it’s time for nursing staff to vote yes to strike action.
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Blame, shame and retrain? There’s a better way to learn
Carol reflects on how a clinical error could have been better managed.
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‘I’m not the only nurse who’s had to file for bankruptcy’
Zoe* thought becoming a nurse would offer security, but instead she became overwhelmed with debt and struggles to find time for her son. Read her story and find out what RCN support is available
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'You must bring them into your world': How to speak powerfully to a politician
Introduce yourself, take a deep breath and come prepared with real-life examples, says Laura Duffell
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5 reasons to stay in the NHS pension
Increasing numbers of NHS staff are choosing to opt out of the pension scheme amid the cost-of-living crisis. RCN National Officer Team Leader Chris Musgrave shares the top things to consider before making this decision.
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Class report: the state of school nursing
As we emerge from the pandemic, school nurses are playing an increasingly vital role in the health and wellbeing of children and young people