News
All the latest on current ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the RCN.
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2 Jun 2024
RCN Awards: 2024 winners announced as Congress begins in Wales
This year, we announce 7 new RCN Fellows and 7 Award of Merit recipients, as well as the annual Representative, Student Ambassador and Forum Achievement award winners. Find out more about their exceptional contributions to the RCN.
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31 May 2024
‘Equity is our clear ambition. Diversity is our underused asset. Inclusion is our future.’
As we launch our EDI strategy, we’re making commitments to our members over the next 5 years to put equitable experiences for all members at the heart of what we do.
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22 May 2024
General election 2024: ‘Don’t make the NHS and social care a political football’
As the Prime Minister calls for a 4 July election, we’re urging all political parties to make firm commitments to ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff.
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15 May 2024
RCN Scotland calls for a ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ retention strategy as workforce crisis shows little sign of improvement
In our third instalment of ‘The Nursing Workforce in Scotland’ report published today (15 May), it is evident that Scotland’s ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ workforce crisis is showing little sign of improvement.
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15 May 2024
RCN helps secure thousands of pounds for wrongly paid nurses
Several intensive care nurses will receive up to £36,000 each after successfully having their jobs evaluated. Many more ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff could be eligible.
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10 May 2024
RCN defines levels of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ beyond registration
These new definitions will help registered nurses as they aspire to practice at these levels, as well as give clarity to employers, higher education institutions and the public. They can be applied across all fields of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ and in all settings.
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10 May 2024
HM King Charles announced as new RCN patron
We are honoured to announce His Majesty King Charles III as our new patron, continuing the RCN’s established line of royal support.
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10 May 2024
RCN celebrates Nurses' Day 2024
We’re highlighting our skilled ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ profession and celebrating ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff all weekend.
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8 May 2024
RCN urges new First Minister to prioritise urgent action to tackle health and care crisis
As the new First Minister comes into post, RCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to get to grips with the workforce crisis that is facing our health and social care services and focus on delivering safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.
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7 May 2024
RCN begins recruitment for permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
The role needs a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ.