Blogs
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18 Nov 2022
Historic vote
These are truly momentous times as RCN members have taken the decision to take strike action for the first time in our 106-year history. Here in the South West region there was an overwhelming vote for action by our members who clearly feel #EnoughIsEnough.
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17 Nov 2022
Be curious. You can find similarities, differences, and opportunities
The role of Professional Advocacy is an emerging role across the whole of nursing. Due to some of the sub-specialisms and realms of practice colleagues can feel that some of the challenges that they face are unique. Learning together can strengthen our sense of belonging and our professional identity.
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16 Nov 2022
Debunking disinformation around nurses' pay
With RCN members voting to strike in many NHS trusts across the UK, RCN Wales' Information Specialist takes a look at some of the misleading information that鈥檚 been circulating recently.
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15 Nov 2022
Giving independent health and social care the same voice as the NHS
Sam Westbrook, our new Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) in the Eastern region, discusses his career as a nurse and what led him to apply for a role with the RCN.
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11 Nov 2022
History has been made. You have voted for your profession and your patients
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Pat Cullen reflects on a historic week for nursing as for the first time in 106 years, RCN members from across the UK have voted to strike.
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4 Nov 2022
Our historic ballot has now closed, and the fight for fair pay continues
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Pat Cullen sends a message of thanks to members who voted in the RCN鈥檚 first UK-wide strike action ballot.
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3 Nov 2022
RCN Industrial action ballot now closed - a big Thank You to all!
Nicky Hughes, Associate Director (Employment Relations), RCN Wales, shares her thanks with everyone who took part in the campaign to encourage members to vote in the industrial action ballot, which closed on 2 November.
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2 Nov 2022
A leadership programme by independent sector staff for independent sector staff
Brenda Rushe, Senior Nurse in Professional Practice and Independent Sector Lead for Northern Ireland, discusses setting up a new Leading in a Crisis programme in collaboration with members from the Independent Health and Social Care sector.