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Frontline staff urged to get flu vaccination
As flu season begins, frontline nursing staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against the virus, to help protect vulnerable patients. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 27, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN tribute to Efua Dorkenoo OBE
Everyone at the RCN was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Efua Dorkenoo OBE, who was a leading and influential figure in the fight against FGM. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 23, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

NHS must be protected from impact of trade deal
The NHS needs to be protected from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), the RCN has declared. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 21, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Two thirds of staff have considered leaving the NHS
Increased workload, low pay, constant restructures, and the stresses of the job are among the reasons why 66% of NHS workers have considered quitting, according to a new survey. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

NHS facing financial meltdown
The RCN has responded to a new report from the King's Fund looking at budget deficits and financial failure in the health service. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 9, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Tonight: RCN membership database access
If you need to access your account or our services, please contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 8, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New guidance on making decisions about attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
The RCN, British Medical Association and the Resuscitation Council (UK) issued new guidance today regarding decisions about whether or not to attempt CPR on a person when their heart stops or they stop breathing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Advice for RCN members on strike action by other health unions
On Monday 13 October, in England, a number of unions will be taking strike action, between 7am and 11am. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 3, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN condemns NMC fee increase
The NMC has confirmed its decision to raise its annual registration fee at a Council meeting. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

A prescription for the NHS
Dr Peter Carter gives a brief overview of a fringe event the RCN hosted at the recent Labour party conference. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 26, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN hosted VSO-Malawi visit
The RCN was pleased to host an event to bring together nursing representatives from Malawi and the UK. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 24, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Labour's nursing staff recruitment plan is welcome news
Labour leader Ed Miliband has announced that a Labour government would recruit 20,000 more nurses, 3,000 midwives and 5,000 care workers. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 23, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

NHS pay statistics show seriously warped priorities
Statistics published today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) reveal that average pay for nurses has increased by just 0.5% in the last year, while average pay for senior managers has increased by 3%. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 23, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Urgent action needed on NHS finances
Health sector regulator Monitor has today published its figures for how the NHS was functioning in the first financial quarter of 2014. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN comments on Scottish referendum result
RCN Chief Executive Dr Peter Carter comments on the decision by the people of Scotland to remain part of the UK. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news