Royal College of Nursing
@rcn
We are a trade union & professional body with over half a million nurse, midwife, HCA, AP & student members. For membership and workplace queries: Page monitored Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
"This is not just about treating illnesses, it's about affirming humanity." 💟 Every patient brings their own story, identity and lived experience. Learn more about why inclusion matters in nursing care, and how staff are embedding it in their practice. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gbqUmn #PrideInNursing 🌈
Do you know if your workplace has asbestos? Our publication includes details on the risks of: • asbestos exposure • how its presence should be managed in the workplace • and what you should do if you have any concerns Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TGOxtM
If you work in the NHS, it’s now more important than ever to complete a job evaluation to make sure you're being paid fairly for the job you do. We're visiting as many trusts as we can to tell you more about what the steps are. #KnowYourWorth
Whether you're a health care assistant just beginning your career, or you're brushing up your knowledge, First Steps is a trusted, free tool that helps you build the skills needed to support nursing care confidently and safely. Access it anytime, anywhere – even on mobile.✅ https://bit.ly/4wxJ9Yp
Learning disability nurses work year-round to ensure people with learning disabilities are provided with high quality, person-centred care. Find out more about learning disability nursing, and our forum’s work to raise the profile of this field of nursing across the UK ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vykpxW
For our members, #PrideInNursing means acceptance. It’s visibility. It’s showing up for each other when it matters most. 🌈💙 We’re supporting our members to deliver nursing care in workplaces to provide for safe, compassionate and effective patient care for all. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3MUjfGx
We are carrying out essential website maintenance from approx. 8pm Tues 14 July into the morning of Weds 15 July. Various areas of our website, including MyRCN, online joining, reps hub, benefits and event booking will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Allyship and support play a vital role in creating inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. Download one of our new social media graphics to show your support today. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bkdy3L #PrideInNursing 🌈
This week, RCN leaders and members met with Dawn Butler MP to discuss further steps to ensure the government deliver on its commitment to protect the title ‘nurse’ in law. Find out more about the #ProtectNurse campaign ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vpIyXv
📢 We’re excited to welcome Gurch Randhawa as a keynote speaker at our International Nursing Research Conference this September. Secure your space to hear Gurch's thought-provoking talk on public engagement in organ donation and transplantation nurses pioneering the journey. https://bit.ly/3R3o7S2
The NHS turns 78 today. We thank generations of NHS nursing staff for their skill, compassion and dedication, caring for patients 24/7 through every challenge. Nursing is fundamental to the NHS, and those delivering care every day deserve to be valued, supported and invested in. 💙
Nursing professionals play a central role in creating safe, inclusive spaces for everyone to access the health care they deserve, free from discrimination. That’s what nursing staff stand for. 🌈💙 https://bit.ly/4gbqUmn #PrideInNursing
We’re launching four UK-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion member networks later this year, creating new spaces for members to connect and collaborate around shared identities and lived experiences. 📧 Learn more and sign up to be among the first to hear when they launch. https://bit.ly/4vEB9nC
What does it take to build a truly compassionate healthcare environment? Standards to Support Compassionate Practice Environments (SCoPE) brings together 25 practical actions across learning, leadership, and workplace culture. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/49sRbIG
78 years ago, the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Dock. Today on #WindrushDay, we invite all our members to join us in reflecting on the vital contribution of the Windrush generation who shaped nursing in this country and the ongoing contribution of migrant nursing staff to health & social care.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the Bedford train crash yesterday, and our thanks go out to all the health care workers and other first responders involved.
We’re launching four UK-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion member networks later this year, creating new spaces for members to connect and collaborate around shared identities and lived experiences. 📧 Learn more and sign up to be among the first to hear when they launch. https://bit.ly/4vEB9nC
It is vital that nurses and frontline health workers in DRC, Uganda and surrounding nations to have immediate access to high-quality PPE, screening equipment and the resources required to protect themselves, their patients and their communities. Read our full comment ➡️ bit.ly/4glwAtY
What was your last shift like? We asked 13,000 nursing staff, and the results are clear: we need increased support to make nursing safe and fit for the future. Watch the video to see what members at #RCN26 Congress told us about their last shift, and read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dhwstM
The protection of health and care workers delivering care amongst the chaos of war, displacement and insecurity is not optional. Our "Care amongst the chaos" report outlines our calls to governments to work together to end deliberate targeting of health workers and systems. ➡️ https://bit.ly/46PRjB6
"The more we understand neurological conditions, the better placed we are to deliver high-quality, person-centred care." 💬 Hear from Emma Edwards, Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse, on why you should attend our Neuroscience Conference later on this month. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SnNBJW
"We must all use this Pride season to listen & learn so every colleague & patient feels, safe, seen and included." 🌈 We're committed to tackling discrimination, supporting wellbeing & creating inclusive, compassionate workplaces for all. Join our #PrideInNursing campaign: https://bit.ly/4fawyVi
It’s been 25 years since the RCN opened its membership to nursing support workers 🎉 At last week’s #RCN26, we celebrated the contribution of nursing support workers 💛 Find out more about nursing support worker membership and join today: https://bit.ly/49pBdz1
Dr. Stephen Jones, RCN’s Head of Nursing Practice, reflects on the launch of SCoPE in his blog. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3RuV5e1 (4/5)
🚨 | The long-term failure to invest in children’s nursing roles is a ticking time bomb for public health. Today, we urge the government to prioritise children’s health, and to expand the health visiting and school nursing workforce. (1/3)
🌐 We’re making improvements to our professional development website content, and we need your help. Take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback will help us make it easier for you to find what you need. ➡️ https://bit.ly/43v4p45
"The voice of nursing is you, our members. The power is in you." Watch RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social calling on members to get involved with their communities, workplaces and the RCN 🎬 #RCN26 #RCNCongress
It's the final day of #RCN26 🌟 Explore what's coming up today, catch up on keynotes from earlier this week and watch today's debates live on our website ➡️ bit.ly/47cpn9x
We are demanding that the Westminster government use its new mental health strategy to address the social drivers of mental ill health in children, such as poverty, poor and insecure housing, social isolation, as well as unstable employment. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3PxoKlV (2/2)