Invest in expert nurses to make seven day care a reality
A new RCN briefing has found expert nurse posts have been disproportionately lost in recent years, putting Government plans for 7 day care at risk. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN members join mass lobby of parliament on climate change
Today (June 17) a number of RCN members are joining a mass lobby of Parliament to call on politicians to commit to strong action on climate change. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Unsafe prescribing puts thousands at risk of life threatening asthma attacks
Tens of thousands at risk of potentially life threatening asthma attacks from unsafe prescribing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 16, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN response to Chief Nursing Officer letter on safe staffing levels
The RCN has responded to an open letter from the Chief Nursing Officer on safe staffing levels. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 11, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN response to Lord Carter review
The RCN responds to Lord Carter of Coles interim report on Operational Productivity in NHS providers. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 11, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN appoints new Chief Executive and General Secretary
Janet Davies, RCN Director of Nursing and Service Delivery, is to be the next Chief Executive and General Secretary. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Mount Cavell Challenge
Four members of the RCN are to take on the challenge of climbing Mount Edith Cavell in Alberta, Canada, to raise money for the RCN Foundation. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 28, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN response to media interest in the Victorino Chua case
(Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 26, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Dying without dignity - nurses respond to PHSO report
End of life care could be improved for up to 355,000 people a year in England, according to a report published today. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Could you be the hands of the RCN?
To take part in the photo shoot, you must be a member of the RCN. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Supporting members affected by NMC referral
The RCN would like to better understand the impact that the long NMC referral process has on its members. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Securing our future
An inspirational RCN member could help save thousands of lives following five years of tireless campaigning to educate and recruit South Asian organ donors (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 14, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Congress 2015 - What's on the agenda?
Tom Metcalf looks at how the RCN Congress agenda takes shape and gathers views on what makes a good debate. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 14, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

We need more nurses, say public
New poll undertaken by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the RCN has shown that 88 per cent of the British adults surveyed agree we need many more nurses. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - April 30, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Nursing shortage preventing access to crucial training, says RCN
Nursing staff are missing out on essential training and Continued Professional Development because of staff shortages and a lack of funds (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - April 28, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news