General Secretary and Chief Executive's update
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19 Sep 2025
Patient safety and ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ pay: two sides of the same coin
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger reflects on the relationship between patient safety and pay, and the launch of the RCN’s research strategy.
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22 Aug 2025
Community ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ: investing in our future
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger reflects on celebrating the role of community ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff, investment in ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ, and RCN research into violence against ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff.
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18 Jul 2025
Your value, your voice, your vote.
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger on the countdown to the close of the RCN NHS and HSC pay consultations and the RCN’s Annual General Meeting.
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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.