Blogs
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22 Dec 2022
It’s time to talk
In her regular update, Pat Cullen sets out what the UK government must do to avert further strike action in the new year.
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22 Dec 2022
Misinformation: the meaning of 'average'
As we continue the campaign for Fair Pay for Nursing, Amy Fox-McNally, RCN Wales' Information Specialist, takes another look at some of the misleading information that’s been circulating recently, concerning the 'average' salary of nursing staff.
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20 Dec 2022
Now is the time to focus on tackling Scotland’s health and social care crisis, not restructuring services for a National Care Service
Last month I gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill.
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16 Dec 2022
Research careers in nursing – better together?
RCN Fellow Professor Jane Coad had to challenge the status quo to pursue her dream of a research career in nursing. Now, she’s helping others in the field do the same.
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16 Dec 2022
We did it. Together we made our mark in history.
In a week nursing will never forget, Pat Cullen considers what needs to happen next.
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15 Dec 2022
Fertility nursing education
A reflection on fertility nursing education and development and how our education seminars are there to help.
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15 Dec 2022
My vision for the future of Independent Health and Social Care in Scotland
Carol Dale, our new Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Scotland, discusses the challenges facing the sector and her vision for how things can be improved.
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14 Dec 2022
Striking is the right thing to do
Patients are at the centre of every decision we’ve made, explains Nicola Ranger, our new Director of Nursing.
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14 Dec 2022
Why striking is the only option for nurses
On the eve of the RCN's historic strike action, South East nurse Charlie Rumary discusses why he feels strike action is the only option to secure the future of nursing.
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10 Dec 2022
Farewell and thank you South West - you are the best
Dear All At the RCN EGM on the 29 November a motion of no confidence was passed. Under RCN governance guidance this is not a binding decision. I have nonetheless decided to stand down from the position of Council member for the South West region and Chair of Dorset branch.
