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RCN: CCGs should not appoint inexperienced nurses to board roles

Nursing Times Breaking News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Nurses selected to sit on the boards of clinical commissioning groups must have “significant experience” of the whole healthcare system and “proven managerial capability”, according to guidance due to be published by the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

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RCN and CQC back call to improve patient admission data

Nursing Times Breaking News — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:54:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is among the organisations backing a campaign for hospitals to routinely record simple care information when a patient is admitted, such as the presence of a pressure ulcer. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Cecilia meets members at Barnet Hospital

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:35:59 +0100

RCN Deputy President Cecilia Anim visited Barnet Hospital last month to meet nurses and health care staff delivering care to patients. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

Job fear for NHS Direct staff

OnMedica Latest News — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Royal College of Nursing warns that 300 jobs may goRelated items from OnMedicaShortages likely as midwives retireHealth and Social Care BillNHS reliant on doctors working ‘goodwill’ hoursAgenda for Change has failed, claim MPsOver a third of nursing posts earmarked for cuts (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

BMA and royal colleges 'to continue talks' over Health Bill opposition

Healthcare Republic News — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:23:00 +0100

The BMA, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges have agreed to continue talks about their 'approach to the Health Bill' after a meeting on Thursday. (Source: Healthcare Republic News)

RCN warns Lansley of nurse backlash but chance of anti bill consensus recedes

Nursing Times Breaking News — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has rejected suggestions it has weakened its opposition to the health bill, despite the apparent failure of the royal colleges to agree a consensus at the end of last week. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

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BMA and royal colleges join forces to oppose Health Bill

HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:39:00 +0100

BMA leaders will meet this week with the Royal College of Nursing and other medical royal colleges to build a united front in opposition to the Health Bill. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)

Practice concern over indemnity

Healthcare Republic News — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Medical defence organisations have seen a dramatic rise in inquiries following changes to indemnity offered by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). (Source: Healthcare Republic News)

Pensions vote conference call for activists

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:23:44 +0100

Activists can now book a spot in a conference call. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nurses follow NICE blood clot guidelines

NHS Networks — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

It is estimated that 25,000 people who are admitted to hospital die from preventable VTE every year, leading the Department of Health to make prevention a priority across the NHS for the forthcoming years.In order to improve adherence to the NICE VTE guideline, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) developed a free and interactive e-learning module, focusing on the practical aspects of blood clot prevention. More ….. (Source: NHS Networks)

Two royal colleges declare opposition to Health Bill

HSJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:13:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives have declared all out opposition to the government’s Health and Social Care Bill. (Source: HSJ)

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RCN and RCM move to oppose Health Bill

Nursing in Practice — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:48:41 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for the Health Bill to be withdrawn, claiming the government has largely ignored its concerns read more (Source: Nursing in Practice)

Nurses' union backs calls to scrap Health Bill

HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has declared its opposition to the Health Bill 'in its entirety', in the latest blow to DH efforts to secure support for its NHS reforms from health professionals. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)

Nurse training cut 'concerning'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:18:34 +0100

A reduction in training places for nurses in London is "deeply concerning", the Royal College of Nursing warns. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Local government transition guidance on public health workforce issues

NHS Networks — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The guidance builds on the earlier Public Health HR Concordat, which set out general principles for dealing with staffing issues. This guidance is intended primarily for the use of HR specialists in councils who will be receiving staff. A copy has been sent directly to council leaders. The transition guidance has been developed by the LGA with the help of a small contact group from councils and regional employers as well as the Department of Health and NHS employment experts. Detailed discussions have been held with a group of trade unions, including those recognised in local government as well as the Royal College of Nursing and the British Medical Association. (Source: NHS Networks)

RCN members to vote on gov pension deal

Nursing in Practice — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will seek member opinion on the government’s final pension offer read more (Source: Nursing in Practice)

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A&E quality indicators

Emergency Medicine Journal — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

International readers may need reminding that in April 2011 a new set of clinical quality (A&E) indicators was introduced in the NHS in England to replace the previous 4 h waiting time standard, the new indicators providing a platform with which to measure the quality of care delivered in A&E departments in England. The indicators were developed by the national clinical director for urgent and emergency care, working with the College of Emergency Medicine, the Royal College of Nursing and informed patient representatives. At the beginning of October last year the government released data for May 2011, related to A&E attendances for that month and drawing on just over 1.4 million detailed records of attendances at major A&E departments, single specialty A&E departme...

Survey: 11% of community nurses may be victims of physical abuse

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:34:00 +0100

More than six out of 10 nurses have been verbally abused over the last two years while working alone in the community and 11% have been the victim of physical abuse, according to an Royal College of Nursing survey. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

New pensions briefing available for RCN members

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:36:22 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has produced a briefing on the current pensions proposals to help members and activists understand the current Government offer. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN supports call for mandatory regulation for health care support workers

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:16:26 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on the Government to accept an amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill to ensure mandatory regulation for health care support workers. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN repeats call for mandatory HCA regulation

Nursing Times Breaking News — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:16:00 +0100

More than 2,500 nurses and healthcare assistants have signed a letter from the Royal College of Nursing to ministers urging them to introduce the mandatory regulation of NHS support staff. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

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Latest on NHS pension negotiations

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:57:06 +0100

There has been some discussion in the media this morning (19 December) about public sector pension negotiations. Royal College of Nursing negotiators are in talks with other trade unions and the Department of Health and an announcement by the Government is expected later today. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Dementia care 'lacking' report finds

NHS News Feed — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0100

“Hospital staff 'lack skills to cope with dementia patients',” The Guardian has today reported. The newspaper says that the National Audit of Dementia has found that the care dementia patients receive is “impersonal” and that they “suffer boredom”. There are currently 750,000 people reported to have dementia in the UK, and it is estimated that there will be more than a million people with dementia in the UK by 2021. The report says that at any one time, up to a quarter of acute hospital beds are occupied by people over the age of 65 with dementia. The report says that people with dementia in hospital are more likely to belong to older age groups and more likely to need other mental and physical care. What is the basis for these current reports? The news stories have been pro...

Nominations open for regional seats on Students Committee

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:25:16 +0100

Nominations are now open for the London and South West seats on the RCN Students Committee. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nurses still afraid to raise concerns, says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:15:12 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has expressed concern that many nursing staff are afraid to raise their concerns about staffing levels and patient safety in the workplace. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN urges the Government to take action on alcohol abuse

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:01:30 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has called on the Government to do more to tackle alcohol abuse in the UK. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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NICE publishes new standards on end of life care

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:34:51 +0100

New quality standards for end of life care for adults have been published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Considering health visiting as a future career?

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:03:21 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is holding a series of seven practical workshops in the New Year to promote health visiting as a career and give members the information they need to change direction. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Wales director welcomes guide on patient care

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:27:00 +0100

The director of the Royal College of Nursing Wales has welcomed the publication of a guide to help members improve patient care. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

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Wide variation in night nursing levels on geriatric wards

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Nurse staffing levels at night on some acute wards for older patients have been branded “risky and irresponsible” by the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Royal College of Nursing publishes guidance on sharps safety

NeLM - News — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Source: King?s Fund Health Management and Policy Alert Area: News The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has published guidance on sharps safety, to support implementation of the EU Directive (2010/32/EU) on the prevention of sharps injuries in the health care sector. The guidance covers the law on sharps injuries, including the European Directive 2010/32/EU and its underlying principles as well as its requirements on health care providers. It goes on to look at how the guidance should be implemented, including the introduction of risk assessments, selection and evaluation of safety-engineered devices and what employers should be doing to comply with the directive. The Appendix includes a checklist to help safety representatives assess organisational and ward/department...

Making the business case for ward sisters & team leaders as supervisors

NHS Networks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

It looks at the evidence nurse leaders need to complete the business case and is underpinned by the Royal College of Nursing definition of supervisory practice. It contains helpful and practical steps for making an effective case to ensure ward sisters and team leaders have dedicated time for improving the quality of care experienced by service users and patients. (Source: NHS Networks)

Making the business case for ward sisters and team leaders as supervisors

NHS Networks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

New RCN guidance for senior nurses on supervision

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:34:35 +0100

New guidance from the Royal College of Nursing will help make a business case for ward sisters and team leaders to take on a supervisory role in the workplace. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN calls for investment in community nursing

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:32:22 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has called for a renewed investment in community nursing as a new RCN report highlights the value of community nurses. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nursing CEO warns of jobs 'crisis'

Telegraph Health — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:39:07 +0100

Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, Dr Peter Carter, warns of a jobs crisis facing the nursing profession. (Source: Telegraph Health)

RCN claims 56,000 NHS posts cut or at risk

Nursing Times Breaking News — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:01:00 +0100

More than 56,000 NHS posts have been lost or become at risk over the past 18 months, according to latest data gathered by the Royal College of Nursing as part of its Frontline First campaign. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Romanian nurses shocked by Britain's care of the elderly

Telegraph Health — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:44:38 +0100

Nurses from Romania are shocked by the neglect of Britain's elderly, the head of the Royal College of Nursing has said. (Source: Telegraph Health)

RCN: Extend hospital visiting times

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:15:30 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has said that hospital visiting times should be extended so relatives can be more involved in the care of patients. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN prepares to ballot members on strike action

Nursing in Practice — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:06:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing Council (RCN) has committed to ballot its members on strike action over pension reforms in January 2012 (Source: Nursing in Practice)

RCN demands transparency as firm takes over hospital

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:09:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing today called for full “openness and transparency” over the deal signed by the government last night which hands a private company management control of an NHS trust. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

RCN threatens to ballot in January over pensions

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:58:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing council has agreed to ballot members for unprecedented industrial action in January if no further progress is made over pensions. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

RCN: Employers must protect staff from violence

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:57:31 +0100

Everything must be done to prevent members of the public from carrying out threatening or violent acts against NHS staff, the Royal College of Nursing has said. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Bulletin now live

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:35:49 +0100

The latest issue of RCN Bulletin is now online. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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New guidance on pin site care

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:39:12 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has published new guidance on pin site care based on expert opinion. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Lansley still denies knowledge of down-banding

Nursing in Practice — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0100

The Health Secretary has directly contradicted claims made by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) that concerns have repeatedly been raised to him concerning the down-grading of nurses (Source: Nursing in Practice)

Training budgets enforcer may lack 'authority'

HSJ — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:09:00 +0100

The body being established to hold trusts to account for how they spend £5bn of education and training funding may lack sufficient “authority”, the Royal College of Nursing has warned. (Source: HSJ)

RCN member wins Mary Seacole Development Award

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:17:11 +0100

An exceptional member of the Royal College of Nursing has won a Mary Seacole Development Award, allowing her to pursue a project to increase accessibility and improve health outcomes for the Arabic population with type 2 diabetes in north Kensington. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN awards nomination deadline extended

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:34:57 +0100

The deadline for RCN award nominations has been extended to 14 November for nominations considered at the December panel meeting. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN launches new NHS pensions modellers

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:39:36 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has launched two NHS pension modellers to help members understand the impact of the proposed employee contribution increases and scheme changes (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New training body may be powerless to stop funds being siphoned

Nursing Times Breaking News — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:49:00 +0100

The body being handed £5bn of training funding may lack the “authority” to ensure the money is protected, the Royal College of Nursing has warned. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

New RCN Chair of Council announced

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:37:58 +0100

Kathleen McCourt has been elected the new RCN Chair of Council. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

FAQs on indemnity scheme updated

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:09:29 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has updated its FAQs on changes that will be made to the RCN indemnity scheme and which will affect members employed in general practice. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Clinical Commissioning in the Eastern Region

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:57:55 +0100

Over 150 people converged on Chilford Hall in Cambridgeshire on 11 October to take part in a conference on 'Clinical Commissioning for Better Health Outcomes'. Read a summary of this very sucessful event, recognising the contribution of nurses and AHPs in the commissioning process. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

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Dignitas: Nurses warned they could be jailed for talking about assisted suicide

the Mail online | Health — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:06:08 +0100

The new Royal College of Nursing guidelines, issued by Chief Executive Janet Davies, pictured, will remind staff that it is illegal to offer information about assisted dying. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Healthcare workshop aims to boost local skills

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:31:40 +0100

Healthcare assistants across Derbyshire are being encouraged to take advantage of a free workshop to improve their skills and knowledge. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

AUDIO: New suicide guidance for nurses

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:08:10 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is issuing new guidance on how nurses should respond to patients interested in assisted suicide. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Nurses must not 'ignore' patients' requests for assisted suicide, RCN advises

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:04:00 +0100

Nurses must resist the temptation to “ignore” requests to assist their patients to die, the Royal College of Nursing has advised. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Apologies for email error

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:54:04 +0100

Some members of the Royal College of Nursing have received emails, inadvertently sent on 18 October, about new membership numbers and welcoming them to the RCN. These emails were sent in error and no further action is required by those who have received them. The RCN would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Health and Social Care Bill latest

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:21:01 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing will continue to brief members of the House of Lords in an attempt to gain key amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill as the legislation moves to the Committee of the Whole House for further scrutiny later this month. The bill has now received its Second Reading in the House of Lords and will be debated again next on the provisional date of 25 October. The term Committee of the Whole House means that the bill will be debated, clause by clause, in the main chamber of the House of Lords by all Peers who wish to take part. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN: some of the issues highlighted by CQC 'go beyond nursing'

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:02:00 +0100

Nurses must be “leaders” in changing attitudes towards older people in society, the Royal College of Nursing has said in response to a critical report from the Care Quality Commission. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

RCN: nurses must highlight their concerns

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:43:58 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing says that nurses are personally accountable for their own practice and must raise concerns where operational pressures are preventing the delivery of good care. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Preventing infections related to catheter occlusion.

British Journal of Nursing — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Preventing infections related to catheter occlusion. Br J Nurs. 2011 Oct 28-Nov 10;20(19):S4-Unknown Authors: Ogston-Tuck S Abstract Intravenous (IV) therapy is one of the most significant areas of nursing (Royal College of Nursing (RCN), 2010). Increased IV therapy is associated with a high incidence of infection and occlusion (Cook, 1999), where bloodstream infections in connection with central venous catheters (CVCs) are a major cause of morbidity (Department of Health (DH), 2007). PMID: 22067714 [PubMed - in process] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)

RCN responds to NMC comments on industrial action

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:18:54 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has said that nurses can be assured that the RCN would only ask them to take industrial action that is carefully considered, democratically agreed and which does not harm patients. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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15,000 NHS nurses fear redundancy as they reveal cuts are damaging patient care

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:28:49 +0100

One in 20 health workers surveyed think they will lose their job in the next year, according to a poll for the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Can older nurses still provide care?

British Journal of Nursing — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Glasper A Abstract Professor Alan Glasper discusses the Royal College of Nursing's new position document on the problems affecting the future of older nurses. PMID: 22067645 [PubMed - in process] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)

Nurses could strike for first time in their history as ballot decisions over pension reforms

the Mail online | Health — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:29:13 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing, which has 400,000 members, said it will support the biggest and most damaging industrial dispute to hit Britain for a generation. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

RCN decides to hold fire on ballot over pensions action

Nursing Times Breaking News — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:10:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has decided not to ballot members for industrial action at present, but has warned it could do so if pensions talks fail. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Nurses' strike ballot 'inevitable' unless ministers negotiate

Telegraph Health — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:06:16 +0100

A ballot on a strike over reforms to nurses' pension is "inevitable" if the Government fails to negotiate, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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RCN agrees not to ballot over pensions immediately

HSJ — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has decided not to ballot members for industrial action yet, but has warned it will do so if pensions talks fail. (Source: HSJ)

Scots nurses fear job insecurity

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:10:09 +0100

A Royal College of Nursing study claims less than a third of Scotland's nurses feel they are in a secure job. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Nursing union to decide on strike ballot

Telegraph Health — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:15:25 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing will decide this week whether or not to hold a strike ballot over pension changes, as a survey showed two in three members do not think the profession will offer them a secure job in the future. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Nurses want longer visiting hours

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:24:43 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing calls for extended visiting times in hospitals so patients' relatives can become more involved in their care. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Nursing no longer a secure profession

Telegraph Health — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:20:08 +0100

Two in three nurses do not think the profession will offer them a secure job in the future, according to a survey by the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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Trainee nurses 'do not spend enough time with patients'

the Mail online | Health — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:20:18 +0100

The head of the Royal College of Nursing in London, said many new recruits were 'not up to the mark' following degree courses that lacked practical work. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Patients at risk as nursing leader brands healthcare assistants a 'disgrace'

the Mail online | Health — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:21:27 +0100

The chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing added that many newly qualified nurses spent too much time in the classroom and not enough on wards. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

RCN to consult on health visiting and public health

Nursing in Practice — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:01:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on nurses to help shape the future of public health by taking part in a new consultation (Source: Nursing in Practice)

RCN Northern Region Branch AGM Agendas 4-6 October, 2011

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:02:11 +0100

The Branch AGM Agendas for 2011 have been published, and are available for viewing and download here. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

Unions will ballot on pension strike action

Nursing in Practice — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members are "concerned" and "angry" over pension reforms, claims RCN chief exec (Source: Nursing in Practice)

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RCN Scotland: more e-health investment needed

Nursing in Practice — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:01:00 +0100

Royal College of Nursing Scotland criticises the level of investment in NHS Scotland's e-health strategy (Source: Nursing in Practice)

Guidelines for design of in-patient prescription charts

NeLM - News — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Source: Department of Health (DH) Area: News The Medical Director, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer have written to colleagues to announce new guidelines for the design of inpatient prescription charts. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges was commissioned in 2010 to work with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Royal College of Nursing to produce these guidelines, which represent a consensus across the professional groups (please see the link below for details). The Royal College of Physicians are currently working to produce a standard chart and their recommendations will be published in due course. (Source: NeLM - News)

Lack of language skills tests 'illogical'

Nursing in Practice — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0100

The testing of language skills among migrant nurses should be “anchored in European law”, argues the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) (Source: Nursing in Practice)

NMC should be able to test literacy

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:56:07 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has said the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) should be able to test international registrants for English literacy to maintain high standards of care and patient safety. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Nominate now for Nursing Standard Nurse of the Year

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:01:27 +0100

RCN members are being encouraged to nominate their colleagues for the Nursing Standard Nurse of the Year 2012 awards. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCNs online induction for HCAs shortlisted for award

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:21:40 +0100

The RCNs First steps for health care assistants online learning resource as been shortlisted for a prestigious e-learning award. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New clinical standards on alcohol use

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:59:01 +0100

A new quality standard on alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol use has been published on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) website. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN demands changes to Health Bill

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:14:57 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has joined other royal colleges and health organisations to demand that amendments are made to the Health and Social Care Bill before MPs debate the proposed health reforms in England this week. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Southern Cross: an update for RCN members

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:44:13 +0100

Southern Cross, the troubled care home provider, announced new operators for 691 of its care homes last week. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Health reforms risk fragmenting care

Nursing in Practice — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:30:00 +0100

The Health and Social Care Bill risks creating “a new and expensive bureaucracy and fragmenting care system” warns the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) (Source: Nursing in Practice)

RCN: Act promptly to deal with failure

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:33:24 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing says that with the health service facing radical changes, it is more important than ever that failure in care and threats to financial stability are dealt with swiftly and properly. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Pay protection deal success in South London

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:08:49 +0100

The RCN has played a key role in securing pay protection for 6,000 staff in South London Healthcare NHS Trust. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

AGM packs in the post

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:19:22 +0100

RCN members should look out for their AGM packs arriving in the post. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New Study Finds Mutual Benefits Of Improved Care By Nurses Treating Depression

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Today new discoveries released by Mind in association with the Royal College of Nursing, reveal that the recovery in individuals suffering with chronic and recurrent depression can be helped by organized contact with practice nurses. Financed by Big Lottery Fund, the three-year ProCEED intervention study led on behalf of the mental health charity by University College London, discovered proof that improved care by nurses can have considerable benefits for both nurses and patients. The study coincides with the introduction of a new training pack on depression directed at nurses... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Radio interview highlights RCN work in prison nursing

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:26:16 +0100

A radio interview with Ann Norman, RCN Learning Disability and Criminal Justice Nursing Adviser, is now available on the internet. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New study finds increased role for practice nurses in treating depression has mutual benefits

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:05:03 +0100

Structured contact with practice nurses can help people with chronic and recurrent depression in their recovery, a study by the Royal College of Nursing and Mind has shown. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nominate now for RCN awards

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:03:09 +0100

Nominations for prestigious RCN awards are now open and RCN members are being asked to consider nominating someone who has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of nursing and/or health care or to the work of the RCN. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Scottish nursing posts hit all-time low

Nursing in Practice — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:03:00 +0100

The ‘rapid acceleration’ in the number of nursing posts being lost across Scotland is 'bad news for patients' says the director of the Royal College of Nursing Scotland (Source: Nursing in Practice)

Applications open for RCN professional bursary scheme

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:14:28 +0100

The RCN professional bursary scheme is now accepting applications for grants from nurses involved in the enhancement of primary care nurse development and the care of older people; people with dementia; and people with long term/chronic conditions with a particular focus on obesity and diabetes. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Government plans to cut back on NHS red tape

OnMedica Latest News — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

DH aims to cut 25% of current data returns in the NHSRelated items from OnMedicaNew support for GP consortiaBill ‘spells the end of the NHS’NHS productivity has fallen despite more resourcesLocum costs rocket since European working hours cutTrusts hide clinical job cuts says Royal College of Nursing (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

RCN and other unions form pension campaign group

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:59:30 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing joined other health service unions yesterday to discuss the next steps in responding to the Governments proposed changes to the NHS pension scheme. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New funding for learning agreements

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:21:42 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has secured funding from the Union Learning Fund to support the development and negotiation of learning agreements with employers. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

HCA subscription reduced

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:39:29 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has decided to reduce the membership subscription for health care assistants, in recognition of the financial pressures many members are under. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Issue 2 of NHS diabetes paediatric newsletter now available

NeLM - News — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Source: NHS Networks Area: News Issue 2 of the NHS diabetes newsletter is now available and includes news stories on type 1 diabetes in children, an update on the annual Royal College of Nursing and British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes conference, and a case study on how to build a registry of children and young people with diabetes. (Source: NeLM - News)

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Submit an agenda item for Congress 2012

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:34:18 +0100

Members can now submit agenda items for next years Royal College of Nursing Congress. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Suicide prevention: RCN seeks members views

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:32:17 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is asking members from a range of backgrounds to help inform an RCN response to an important consultation on suicide prevention in England. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New NICE standard on COPD now available

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:40:07 +0100

The NICE chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) quality standard is now available on the NICE website. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN calls for review of measures to protect nurses during riots

Nursing Times Breaking News — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:50:00 +0100

The NHS must review measures to protect nursing staff in light of the rioting sweeping across urban England, the Royal College of Nursing said today. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

New RCN guide on sexuality for older people

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:36:11 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has published new guidance to help nursing staff work effectively with issues of sexuality, intimate relationships and sex, particularly for older people living in care homes. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Last chance to have your say on working in care homes in England

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:45:12 +0100

RCN members in England have just one more week to complete a survey to help inform the RCNs position on working in care homes. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Inform the RCN response to public services proposals

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:46:46 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is seeking feedback from members on the UK Government White Paper on 'open public services'. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Civil disturbances

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:23:18 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has said that in the face of continuing civil disturbance in London and other inner-city areas, it expects health care organisations to be reviewing risk assessments and measures to protect the safety of staff, especially community nursing staff working alone on evening or twilight shifts. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New report defines standards in prescription charts

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:20:36 +0100

A new report has defined the standards guiding the design of prescription charts. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN welcomes new equality toolkit

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:56:37 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the launch of a new toolkit that will ensure equality within the workforce in the NHS in England. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN members: dont forget to vote

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:06:29 +0100

Dont forget to vote and have your say in the RCN Council, Student Committee and Board elections. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Help with a new public health publication

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:39:17 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is seeking examples of innovative public health practice to highlight the depth and breadth of public health nursing roles. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Susan McGann, Anne Crowther and Rona Dougall, A History of the Royal College of Nursing 1916-90: A Voice for Nurses

Social History of Medicine — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

(Source: Social History of Medicine)

RCN responds to DH consultation on pensions

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:02:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has responded angrily to the assumptions made in the Governments consultation on proposals to increase contribution rates from April 2012 for nursing staff in the NHS Pension Scheme. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN welcomes support for HCA regulation

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:18:24 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has responded to the Health Select Committees annual accountability hearing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) by supporting its recommendation for a system of mandatory, not voluntary, regulation of health care assistants. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN elections voting now open

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:35:32 +0100

Voting has opened for this years Council, RCN Students Committee and board elections. You can visit the elections 2011 page for more information about voting. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Have we had our fill of water?

Guardian Unlimited Science — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:14:00 +0100

We've been told to drink at least eight glasses a day. Celebrities clutch bottles like fashion accessories and children are urged to swig in class. But as Nigella Lawson is outed as an 'aquaholic', is the tide finally turning on the health benefits of H20?Over the last few weeks, those who visited the British Medical Journal's website might have noticed an advert for a new public health initiative, Hydration for Health. It is sponsored by Danone – which owns the Evian, Volvic and Badoit bottled water brands – and urges healthcare professionals to encourage people to drink more water, claiming that "evidence is increasing that even mild dehydration plays a role in the development of various diseases".Margaret McCartney, a GP and columnist, saw these adverts and complained about it, writ...

RCN launches a range of new publications

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:33:50 +0100

The RCN is continuing to provide high quality material for its members and has, in the last week, launched a range of new publications. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN launches new research on older nurses

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:20:18 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has published new research which provides important information about the employment patterns, preferences and retirement decisions of nurses approaching retirement age. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Is the Mental Capacity Act reducing generalizable research in care homes?

Public Health — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100

The National Dementia Strategy in 2009 called for an increased coordinated research programme (Objective 16), while a collaborative report from the Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Nursing and the British Geriatric Society called for more research in care homes. Currently in the UK, £11 is spent on research for each individual with dementia, compared with around £300 for each cancer patient. A European Charter has been launched recently to highlight the rights and importance of recruiting older people into research trials. (Source: Public Health)

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Post cuts 'accelerating' in England, warns RCN

Nursing Times Breaking News — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:52:00 +0100

The rate at which NHS trusts in England are announcing cuts to nursing posts is “accelerating” while the rate has slowed in the rest of the UK, according to the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

RCN: students will struggle under new bursary arrangements

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:02:58 +0100

The Governments revised plans for NHS student bursaries do not provide solutions to existing problems, or stave off problems of the future, according to the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN warns of nursing workforce crisis

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:15:26 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has warned that the NHS in England could lose nearly 100,000 nurses over the next 10 years, with potentially disastrous consequences for patient care. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

East Africa drought appeal

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:55:28 +0100

A Disasters Emergency Committee appeal has been launched as it is reported that 10 million people in East Africa are suffering their worst drought in over half a century. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New guidance on the transfer of medicine information

NeLM - News — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Source: Department of Health (DH) Area: News The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, in association with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Royal College of GPs, the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College of Physicians and the Department of Health has issued best practice guidance aimed at helping organisations develop their systems and processes for managing information and supply of medicines across the different care settings. The development the best practice guidance "Keeping patients safe when they transfer between care providers - getting the medicines right" contains advice on the following (taken directly from source): . High level good practice principles for all healthcare professionals involved in the sending and receiving of information about medicine...

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Royal College of Nursing condemns Royal Surrey vote as "blackmail"

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:36:17 +0100

Members urged not to vote in ballot that will undermine nationally agreed T&Cs (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

Southern Cross update for RCN members

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:20:27 +0100

RCN members who have worked for Southern Cross are being advised to contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 if they have concerns about their future employment. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN will take whatever action is 'merited' over pension threat

Nursing Times Breaking News — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is “not afraid” to take industrial action – including strike action – over the threat to public sector pensions if members call for it, according to the union’s leader. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Southern Cross: consider residents needs, says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:27:53 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is calling for action to be taken to minimise the need for residents at Southern Cross care homes to be moved from one home to another. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nurses on commissioning boards agreed by Government

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:07:30 +0100

An amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill, which means nurses will sit on English commissioning boards, has been passed by the Government - following a successful campaign by the Royal College of Nursing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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UK Governments 'Can't Afford Not To' Invest In Health Visiting - RCN

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (5 July) highlighted the importance of Health Visitors to children and families, publishing strong evidence for health visiting as a means of improving public health in a challenging time for the NHS... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN elections candidates announced

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:40:34 +0100

The provisional list of candidates for this years Council, RCN Student Committee and board elections has been announced. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN publishes evidence of the importance of health visitors

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:01:48 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has today published evidence of the important role that health visitors play in the lives of children and families. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Response To The Commission On Funding Of Care And Support, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today responded to the Commission on Funding of Care and Support. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: "Getting social care funding right is crucial not only for the sustainability of the social care system, but the NHS too. On a daily basis nurses have to deal with the burden of repeated form filling and eligibility assessments. It is nursing staff and the NHS that have to deal with the pressures of delayed transfers, referrals and confusion over who pays for what... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Using 'observations of care' in nursing research: a discussion of methodological issues

Journal of Research in Nursing — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Observations of care were developed as part of a professional development programme by the Royal College of Nursing in 1997 and have since been used in both professional development and research settings, but their use as part of the research process is potentially problematic. This is due to a lack of clarity and discussion regarding their philosophical positioning and the associated methodological issues likely to be encountered by qualitative researchers. Observations of care can be seen as part of a wider ethnographic tradition of participant observation, but because of the lack of clarity regarding their provenance and utility, novice researchers may experience difficulty in locating them within the ethnographic paradigm. The aim of this paper is to consider the issues associated with...

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Social care should be simplified

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:10:49 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has said any future social care system should provide integrated care with the health service. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Older people in care homes: sexuality and intimate relationships.

Nursing Older People — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100

This article looks at the barriers to ensuring the sexual rights and freedoms of care home residents are protected and suggest how the new guidance might help. PMID: 21850859 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Nursing Older People)

RCN strikes gold at HR awards

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:39:12 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has won three awards at this weeks prestigious HR Excellence Awards. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Tell your pension story

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:05:51 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on its members to say what proposed pension changes would mean to them, to help reflect member views around the negotiating table. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Last chance to complete survey on violence

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:45:47 +0100

RCN members have only a few more days to complete an important survey on workplace violence. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Free seminar on the NHS equality system

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:46:53 +0100

Members of the Royal College of Nursing have an opportunity to attend a free seminar which will help them understand the new Equality Delivery System (EDS), due to be implemented in the NHS in England this year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

New online resource to help members with research

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:54:06 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has launched an online resource to help members research the latest updates in their clinical practice. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN: no need for another major change to nurses pensions

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:43:36 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has restated its view that there is no need for another major change to nurses pensions. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN members sought with LTC and multimedia expertise

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:50:27 +0100

RCN members with an interest in remote support for people with long term conditions are being encouraged to assist the College in a new project. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)