General Secretary and Chief Executive's update
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27 Jun 2025
It’s time to vote – does 3.6% do enough to value ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ?
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger urges you to have your say by voting in the RCN pay consultations and joining the RCN Annual General Meeting.
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23 May 2025
Nursing pay: we need a pathway to progression
General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the recent announcements on NHS pay awards and RCN Congress 2025.
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4 Apr 2025
No more missed opportunities: time to invest in ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger reflects on the impact of the late NHS pay award for ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff and telling MPs and peers about the urgent need for investment in the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ workforce.
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8 Mar 2025
Celebrating and protecting our international workforce
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 and supporting internationally educated ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff.
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7 Feb 2025
Providing the evidence: demonstrating the expertise of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on developments impacting the future of the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ profession and how we are representing our members’ voices to campaign for change.
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2 Jan 2025
A new year offers new opportunities for our profession
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger looks ahead to a crucial year for the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ profession.
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12 Dec 2024
UK Government’s evidence on pay proves the need for direct negotiations
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the UK government’s evidence to the Pay Review Body and this year’s Universal Health Coverage Day.
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8 Nov 2024
Valuing expertise: ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ deserves recognition
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the COVID-19 Inquiry and the need for ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff to be listened to and rewarded.
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10 Oct 2024
Your vote, your voice: securing change for our profession
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on meeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill to the UK parliament.
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13 Sep 2024
Significant investment in ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ is needed across health and care
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the publication of Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England and the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff she has met during our NHS pay consultations.