Prof Nicola Ranger opened the #RCN UK Joint Representatives’ Spring Conference outlining “the case for change” for nursing, highlighted the need for stronger career progression, including reviewing Band 5 roles, improving graduate pay, and introducing a national preceptorship programme @rcn.org.uk
'You don't have to elevate yourself by pushing someone else down, this is all about elevation' - Professor Nicola Ranger on Nursing pay progression
#Powerful message #Band 5 review in Scotland #Pay justice
#experienced nurses have been sitting at the same pay level for years. The work in Scotland shows how collective action and review processes can help address #historic #inequalities.
#RCNReps26 @rcnactivism.bsky.social
'I'm no angel, I'm a skilled professional, as are all of you in this room' - Chair of RCN Council Carmel O'Boyle address #RCNReps26 on the value of Nursing
Hear directly from some of our activists about 7 of the rights you’re entitled to when working in the independent health and social care sectors.
More info: https://bit.ly/4q88owT
Today at RCN Wales HQ: Global Talent, Local Impact – Strengthening Healthcare through Diversity. We’re bringing together members from across Wales for powerful discussions on the experiences of IENs, facilitated by Arniel Bautista Hernando, Star Moyo, Omobola Akinade, Suma John and Lenient Okpogor.
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Read Andrew Mather's latest blog, which explores the importance of assessing and controlling risks to nursing staff from respiratory illness in the wake of an unprecedented 55% rise in hospital admissions due to flu.
Read more: https://bit.ly/493CQkR
All I want for Christmas for myself and my colleagues is Fair Pay for Nursing - because Safe Staffing Saves Lives
Join over 300 nurse educators at the RCN Education Forum Conference from 15–16 April 2026 for two inspiring days of cutting-edge sessions from across health & social care.
• Hear from keynote speakers
• Network with leading professionals
• Shape the future of nursing education
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Today at Belfast Castle, I joined Rep, Janine for the Belfast Trust's final welcome event of the year. It was a joy to chat with student members who are now stepping into their first posts, and to connect with our wider membership✨
#Union #Nursing #HCA #BelfastCastle
#Solidarity #belfasttrust
Historic win for health care support workers in Wales: following sustained campaigning by RCN Wales, eligible HCSWs will be re-banded from band 2 to band 3, with backdated pay and Welsh government funding to support rollout across NHS Wales.
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
🚨| Plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from five to 10 years will only deepen uncertainty and financial hardship for internationally educated nursing staff.
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
“If you don’t believe your voice is important then who will?” says Amy Walker to RCN’s student ambassador conference. 👏 👏 👏
“If you’ve got something you want to change you can help lead that as part of the RCN.” The message to student ambassadors from members Amy Walker and Alex Knight.
Had a great time at the Belfast Trust induction day yesterday with rep,Amanda,chatting with newly qualified nurses, catching up with members, and signing up fresh faces to the union.Good luck to everyone starting off in their career and new new roles💙#RCN #Nursing #HCA@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
Looking forward to joining student active members at today’s RCN Student Ambassador conference in London!
Image showing a quote by Professor Sicotara Ranger, condemning violence and expressing thanks to responders and nursing staff for their support and care.
In light of the news of today's horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds on behalf of the RCN.
#BlackHistoryMonth #HistNursing
We often think of black nurses in Britain as being post-Windrush, but researchers are identifying earlier #women
Like this amazing story of Sarah Woodbine #Victorian born #BuenosAires Trained Nurse #Croydon & #HitherGreen 💙
www.historycalroots.com/sarah-woodbi...
This morning, Janine and I were chatting with members in the Critical Care Building, RVH.
We had some great conversations about the benefits available through the RCN, from professional support to resources like the fantastic library, and issues members are facing.
@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
It's astonishing to me that so much healthcare policy fails to take on board subject matter expertise or engaging the workforce in design or implementation and still expect success
www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
Logo of the RCN International Committee featuring a checkmark and the tagline "Lead Inspire Govern" with the Royal College of Nursing emblem below.
Are you passionate about global nursing issues and the impact the RCN can have on the international stage?
With applications open for 8 seats on the RCN International Committee, this could be your chance to make a real difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ViIau0
Quote from Patricia Maquis reads: We need bigger change to turn our profession around and ensure we are properly valued for the work we do. That means long-overdue structural reform of nursing pay in the NHS in every country of the UK.
Executive Director for England, Patricia Marquis, provides an update on our continued work to get nursing staff the fair pay and recognition they deserve.
Read more: https://bit.ly/41oVsZK
Only 25% of practice nurses have heard from employer about 2025/26 pay rise #nursesky
Starting a placement soon?
Do: prep early, ask questions & look after yourself.
Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way ⬇️
The #Peterloo massacre took place in Manchester, #OnThisDay 16 August 1819. Our free resource pack offers a guide to sources in the archives.
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