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Chaos in the RCN over pay deal 'scandal'
Unison are flat out denying any faults with the pay deal, and the RCN are stating that they will press…
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A vote of no confidence in the RCN will be 'damaging to members'
"The RCN is on a path to a minority of members bringing a vote of no confidence which I believe…
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Why am I against the ‘vote of no confidence' in the RCN?
"I feel that asking Council to resign is not in the best interests of the Royal College of Nursing or…
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Why did I call for a 'vote of no confidence' in the RCN?
A year ago, I attended the biggest RCN rally in Parliament Square, calling for the government to ‘scrap the cap’.
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Support for a 'vote of no confidence' in the RCN is not just about the NHS pay deal
We need an RCN that will stand up for health care workers, nurses and nursing.
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Nurse set for the "incredible challenge" of climbing Mount Snowdon in fancy dress
A nurse is preparing to tackle the formidable Mount Snowdon in a fancy dress challenge. Joan Pons Laplana is preparing…
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Why the role of the nursing associate is the role of the future
The role isn’t just clearly defined – it is one that the health service has been crying out for, for…
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Five steps to significantly reduce a patients risk of UTIs
It’s a good time to go back to basics and remind ourselves of the simple ways we can encourage people…
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How to prepare for your university nursing interview
Most of all, be confident, be passionate, be yourself and smile.
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Nurses don’t need bursaries – here are four reasons why
Until 2017, students studying nursing in England received a bursary and paid no fees. The bursary was paid by the NHS and…
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Are Unions still valued in the modern workplace?
What price do you put on even remaining in the country to do the job you’ve worked so hard to…
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Students need to be involved in the vote on NHS pay
Students should be included in the vote on the proposed NHS pay deal - because it directly affects their future.…
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Looking after yourself so you can look after others
The key to a healthy patient is having a healthy nurse behind them.
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You should read the small print of the pay deal before signing
Back in October Jeremy Hunt announced that the 1% pay cap was finally going to be scrapped but you really…
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Why Work In A Care Home?
It is well documented that the UK is on the brink of a Social Care crisis. There is a lack of…
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