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World Tuberculosis Day 2023
24 March marks World Tuberculosis Day 2023. This blog is about TB and role of the TB Specialist Nurse.
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BRIEFING: For Commons Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Trade Union Bill
This briefing outlines the RCN’s position on a House of Lords amendment to the Trade Union Bill on trade union facility time, which was considered by the House of Commons on Wednesday 27 April 2016.
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A FACTUAL GUIDE: The Impact of the European Union on Nursing in the UK
The RCN has produced a factual guide with information on the impact of the EU on nursing which draws on existing policy positions.
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POLICY STATEMENT: RCN Positions on Brexit
The paper sets out the priorities for nursing in the context of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.
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PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: For the House of Lords Second Reading of the Higher Education and Research Bill
This RCN briefing raises concerns that there may be unintended consequences for nursing students ahead of the House of Lords Second Reading of the Higher Education and Research Bill.
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BRIEFING: Frontline Nurse Leadership: An International Perspective
This briefing analyses the experiences of Australia, New Zealand and the United States on the issue of ward leadership, and whether these case studies offer any lessons for the UK around key areas such as: having clear roles and responsibilities, effective succession planning, and ensuring that leaders have realistic workloads.
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BRIEFING: Seven day care
The RCN supports the vision of a health and care system where people have access to high quality care when and where they need it, no matter the time of day or day of week.
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PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: House of Commons debate on exiting the EU and workers’ rights, Monday 7 November 2016
The UK’s exit will have a profound impact on the existing and future nursing community in a wide range of areas. Our briefing outlines these key areas with particular focus on the impact of EU employment and social law provision.
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A FACTUAL GUIDE: Voting on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union
The RCN has produced a briefing to provide members with information about the voting process for the EU referendum. This briefing includes information on who is eligible to vote, how to register to vote, and how to vote.
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Registration of overseas trained nurses in the UK
International nurses and midwives have become an important part of the workforce in many western countries and the United Kingdom (UK) has long benefited from their skills and expertise. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is undertaking a review of its registration process for overseas trained nurses and midwives. This briefing provides a discussion of the experiences and systems used in other countries that also have a heavy reliance on the intake of ONTs. The purpose is to give an overview of the key issues and reflect on the experiences of other countries, highlighting opportunities to learn from some of their challenges and successes.