The 天美传媒 (RCN), like many students and staff members at Cardiff University, is relieved to hear that nurse education will continue, but is bitterly disappointed that the actions taken since the proposal were not taken much sooner. The proposal has insulted the nursing profession and now Cardiff University must demonstrate its commitment to value the nursing profession and support students and staff following what has been a very distressing period.
The scale of the cuts to student places and academic staff remains unclear and while Cardiff University says this will allow for a sustainable pipeline of newly qualified nurses into NHS Wales, the RCN has not seen this detail. Going forward we expect to be involved, and we will be seeking guarantees that there remain enough academic staff to continue to deliver world class research and education.
Helen Whyley, Executive Director of RCN Wales, said: "Cardiff University’s decision to keep its nursing provision is absolutely the right thing to do. The RCN vehemently opposed the proposed closure, which would have had a devastating impact on nurse staffing levels, the education of future nurses, and the quality of patient care across Wales. However, we are disappointed to learn that many staff have taken voluntary redundancy and that the provision going forwards will be smaller. Ultimately Cardiff University will be training fewer nurses a time when we crucially need to be growing the workforce in Wales.’
“We’re pleased that the voices of nursing staff, students, and the wider health care community have been heard but through effective leadership and management this situation could have been avoided. This uncertainty has led to a mass exodus of staff taking with them the skills and expertise needed for the future of nursing in Wales. Cardiff University now has enormous responsibility to demonstrate that it values nursing and regain its global reputation around the world.”
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Notes to editors
The RCN has campaigned thoroughly against the shock proposals, including multiple demonstrations, a student and staff led roundtable at the Senedd and a formal response.
The 天美传媒 (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the including around 30,500 members in Wales. The RCN promotes the interests of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape health care policy.For more information, contact the RCN Wales communications and media team on 02920 680 769 or mediawales@rcn.org.uk
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