Ambulances lined up outside A&E, patients queueing to see their GP.

Both show chronic under investment in our NHS and the nursing staff that keep us safe and healthy.

Nursing staff and patients deserve better.

Baby loss is challenging for anyone, but if you work in a related health care setting there are additional complexities that need to be recognised and better support is needed, says paediatric nurse Kim. Read our #RCNMagzine interview with her below. rcn.org.uk/magazines/Opin…

RCN staff and our Professional Nursing Committee Chair Rachel Hollis are attending EFN 118th General Assembly this week, to discuss key issues impacting the nursing workforce across Europe.

🚨 More than a year since the pledge was made to cut waiting lists, millions are still suffering in pain.

Rather than patting itself on the back, government must produce a fair pay offer for nursing to stablise the workforce and bring down lists.

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Award-winning mental health nurse and global health consultant Dorcas Gwata speaks about her new book, 'Street Clinic'.

📅 24 April
⌚ 6-8pm
🏢 In person, RCN HQ
💻 and online
🔗 bit.ly/3U1CrJm

#RCN Dorcas Gwata

Agenda for Change has lost sight of our value.

After 20 years, three quarters of our members are on the two lowest pay bands possible for registered professionals.

Nursing needs a fresh start and a new place in health care: bit.ly/4aqrqHq

#FairPayForNursing

Our consultation on the latest Jersey pay offer is open until 16 April. 🗳️

Don't delay having your say – cast your vote in a few minutes here: rcn.org.uk/jerseypayballot

The public’s priorities are clear.

No matter their age, where they live, or who they vote for, voters support an above inflation pay rise for nursing.

Do you back #FairPayForNursing ? Support our campaign here: bit.ly/3DpJIcO

Today, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visited RCN HQ to hear our members' concerns.

From low pay, to safe staffing, to treatment of overseas nursing staff, the need for urgent government action was made clear.

Read more ⬇️ rcn.org.uk/magazines/News…

Nursing staff were central to the pandemic response, and as Module 3 of the COVID-19 Inquiry looking into the impact of the pandemic on health care begins, the voice of nursing is as crucial as ever.

Share your story with us here: bit.ly/3quRPSC

This briefing from Centre for Mental Health is an important reminder of the need to act on recruitment and retention of the #MentalHealthWorkforce .

Only by building and taking care of a strong mental health nursing workforce will it be possible to provide specialist care for patients.

Share your experiences of transitioning from newly registered to the next phase of your career.

If you've been a registered nurse or midwife for between 18 months to 5 years, please do take part in our anonymous survey & have your say. Closes 30 April: bit.ly/4apMNbW

How to manage placement anxiety:

✔️ keep an open mind
✔️ prepare the night before
✔️ make notes
✔️ ask for feedback.

Read top tips from a lecturer and a newly registered nurse in our #RCNMagazine piece below. rcn.org.uk/magazines/Well…

It only takes a few minutes to email your MP to demand they defend the right to strike, and the more of us who raise our voices the bigger impact we'll have.

Take action here: bit.ly/3ti36Hq

Nursing is a profession, staffed by experts.

And you should be paid accordingly.

Join the biggest public and political conversation about the value of nursing: bit.ly/4aqrqHq

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87% of our members said that their pay band doesn't reflect their knowledge, skills, education and current level of responsibility.

A separate pay spine would address this and give nursing the fresh start needed to recruit and retain enough staff to deliver safe patient care.

Our Nursing Workforce Standards are the first national blueprint for tackling nursing shortages across the UK.

Join one of our upcoming webinars to learn how they can be used in your workplace to support the delivery of safe and effective patient care: bit.ly/3PHaxjd

You’ve told us loud and clear, your pay does not reflect the value of nursing.

Nursing needs a fresh start and new place in health care.

#FairPayForNursing

#SafeStaffingSavesLives

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We’ve responded to the UK government consultation on a new nursing pay spine.

Nursing needs a fresh start and a new place in health care.

#FairPayForNursing

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These figures paint an incredibly disturbing picture.

Employers must do all they can to protect staff as they do their jobs and create an environment where they can confidently report incidents and know they will be taken seriously, and all appropriate action will be taken.