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Celebrating at the Nursing Times Awards 2013
Dr Peter Carter, Royal College of Nursing Chief Executive & General Secretary, shares his experience at this year's Nursing Times Awards 2013, where nursing staff came together to celebrate their achievements. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 5, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN supports calls for a more transparent complaints system for patients
The RCN today pledged to help promote a more open, accessible and timely feedback system by producing guidance for nursing staff to help them deal with complaints sensitively and thoroughly. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Congratulations to Mary Seacole Award winners
The achievements of seven health care professionals working to provide excellent patient care to improve health outcomes for black and minority ethnic communities were highlighted at the prestigious Mary Seacole Leadership and Development Awards ceremony. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 27, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN fears for 111 after NHS Direct hands over remaining services
Transfer plans for the remaining NHS 111 services have been announced, following the announcement of the withdrawal of NHS Direct earlier this year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 24, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN welcomes important step towards mandatory regulation of health and care assistants
The RCN has today welcomed an amendment tabled by Earl Howe to the Care Bill to introduce mandatory training and certification of health and care assistants. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 22, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Annual general meeting subscriptions resolution is passed
Royal College of Nursing members today passed a resolution at the RCN annual general meeting (AGM), authorising RCN Council to set subscription fees for the next five years. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 18, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New Council team announced
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has today announced the newly elected team of Council members who will chair its major committees over the next two years. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Have you had your flu vaccination?
The RCN is urging frontline health care professionals to get the annual flu vaccination, following a letter published by NHS England. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 13, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN welcomes changes to EU regulation of health professionals
The RCN has welcomed the news that legislation on the movement of health professionals around Europe is to be updated. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 10, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Latest issue of RCN bulletin now out
The October issue of RCN Bulletin, the monthly magazine for members, is now out, packed with news, views and features. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 4, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Members asked to shape priorities for European election manifesto
The RCN is launching a survey of its members to identify their key priorities for the upcoming European elections to be held in 2014. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 4, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Have your say at the annual general meeting
With the annual general meeting fast-approaching, don't miss this opportunity to vote on an important resolution on how to set member subscription fees for the next five years, and ensure we can protect the services that matter to you. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 3, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN joins global fight against health care associated infections
The RCN is joining the OneTogether programme, a global movement aimed at improving patient safety by reduce preventable health care associated infections (HCAIs). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 30, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Sepsis coalition statement launched
The RCN has contributed to a UK-wide coalition statement on sepsis launched by the UK Sepsis Trust this month. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 26, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Members elected to represent the RCN at the National Pensioners Convention
RCN members have elected members to sit on the National Pensioners Convention National Council, following the close of voting on Monday 16 September. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - September 21, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news