Blogs
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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.
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9 Dec 2022
Just days to go until our first UK-wide strike
Pat Cullen shares the week鈥檚 news as plans ramp up for our first UK-wide strike action in 106 years.
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1 Dec 2022
All things Brighton beautiful
RCN Congress will be held from 14-18 May 2023 at the Brighton Centre on the seafront.
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1 Dec 2022
Contemporary issues in abortion
This blog aims to consolidate some important changes to abortion legislation that has happened in 2022 and describes how this will affect practice.
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1 Dec 2022
The responsibility we have as qualified nurses to inspire the next generation
A reflection on how my career has been influenced by student nurses. Encouraging others to look at how to incorporate supporting students into general practice and ensuring support goes from pre-registration to qualified staff.
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29 Nov 2022
How integrated care systems present a milestone opportunity for nursing
RCN Fellow Professor David Sines CBE on the potential for a more comprehensive and co-ordinated health and social care system.
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25 Nov 2022
The first strike dates have been announced
In a week when nursing has once again been named the most trusted profession by the UK public, Pat Cullen shares further details of upcoming strike action.
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22 Nov 2022
RCN Congress 2023 - Pain & Palliative Care Forum - Get Involved!
Apply to be a voting member on behalf of the Pain and Palliative Care forum at the RCN Congress 2023 in Brighton. This offers an opportunity to represent the views of forum members and bring clinical insight to the debates and voting. It also enables nurses to become more involved in regional and national matters and to raise their profile professionally.
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21 Nov 2022
Transitioning from Health Care Assistant to Primary Care Nurse in Prison Healthcare
My experiences as a Health Care Assistant in HM Prison Oakwood.
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18 Nov 2022
Another significant week in our Fair Pay for Nursing campaign
Pat Cullen captures the major moments in a week when the Scottish Government agreed to re-open talks about nursing pay.