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NMC's draft code needs focus
The RCN has told the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) that its draft code of practice lacks focus and is calling for a more positive document which better supports the work of the nursing profession. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - August 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Fighting for fair pay and conditions - an update
Dr Peter Carter talks about how the RCN is fighting for fair pay and conditions for all nursing staff. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - August 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN challenges Government on 2015-16 pay announcement
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has announced that once again, most nurses will get no cost of living pay increase next year. The Government said this week that it intends to adopt the same approach to NHS pay in 2015-16 as it took this year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - August 8, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Ebola outbreak in Africa: what nursing staff need to know
Following media reports of the ongoing ebola epidemic spreading across west Africa, the RCN has issued guidance and information for nursing staff. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - August 8, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN welcomes NHS whistleblowing review call for evidence
The RCN has welcomed Sir Robert Francis' call for evidence for his review into NHS whistleblowing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New RCN exhibition for centenary of the First World War
The RCN is set to launch a new exhibition marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - August 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Proposed NMC fee rise is unacceptable
The RCN has responded to an NMC consultation on its proposed fee rise. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - August 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN infection prevention and control commissioning toolkit updated
Health care organisations should use a series of indicators to support performance management of infection prevention and control, according to updated guidance published today by the RCN. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 23, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN wins recognition for its support of Armed Forces at Downing Street event
The RCN has been received a Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence Employee Recognition scheme. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Response to suicide and homicide report
The RCN has responded to the report published today by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 16, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Nursing and Midwifery Council registration to require indemnity cover
From 17 July 2014, nurses and midwives will need to hold an indemnity arrangement in order to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 16, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN calls for better support for dying patients
The Royal College of Nursing is calling for better provision of care for dying people who wish to spend their last days at home. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 10, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN hails nursing role in organ donation
The RCN is supporting National Transplant Week, an annual event designed to encourage people to make their wishes known about what should happen to their organs after death. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 9, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New Chair of Congress elected
Stuart McKenzie has been elected Chair of RCN Congress. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 9, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Advice for members on 10 July strike action
Unions with members working in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are taking strike action on Thursday 10 July after rejecting a 1% pay offer. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 9, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news