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RCN Members supporting colleagues taking industrial action
RCN members are supporting colleagues from other unions who are taking industrial action on 24 November by asking members of the public to support nurses by filling in postcards to their MPs (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 21, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Almost 70,000 assaults against NHS staff
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today commented on new figures showing that attacks on NHS staff have risen by more than 5000 in the past year, with more than 68,000 assaults reported. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 21, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Nursing staff are key to meeting the challenge of antibiotic resistance
To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day, the RCN and EFN are highlighting the contribution that nursing staff across Europe make in meeting the challenge of antibiotic resistance. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Everyone deserves the healthiest possible start in life
The RCN is supporting the week of action for children and young people's health organised by the Department of Health and Public Health England. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Armistice Day message from RCN Chief Executive Dr Peter Carter
RCN Chief Executive, Dr Peter Carter pays tribute to nurses in the armed forces past and present. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

The Nursing Standard Nurse Awards 2015
The Nursing Standard Nurse Awards highlight and celebrate the very best in nursing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Worsening NHS finances means mission impossible for health workers
The RCN has responded to a new report that confirms the worsening state of NHS finances. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN supports action to tackle antibiotic resistance
The RCN has joined other leading health organisations in calling for urgent action to tackle antibiotic resistance. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 6, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Children and young people deserve better mental health care
The RCN has responded to a new report from the House of Commons Health Select Committee on the challenges facing CAMHS. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 5, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Importance of stress awareness
The RCN is urging health service organisations to do more to monitor stress levels among their staff and to provide better support for those at risk of burnout. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 5, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN announces new President and Deputy President
The results of the elections for RCN President and Deputy President have been announced. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 4, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN Awards 2015: nominate your champion
Has someone made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of nursing, health care or to the work of the RCN? If so, we want to hear from you. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 4, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

The truth about flu
As the flu season begins, the RCN is encouraging all frontline nursing staff to be vaccinated. Find out how you can get vaccinated today. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 4, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Teens tell health leaders to act quickly for young carers
Young carers from across the country today met with senior health figures to discuss how services can better meet the needs of the 166,000 children and teenagers in England who care for a family member. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 30, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New figures show UK increasingly reliant on overseas nurses
The United Kingdom has become a net importer of nurses for the first time in eight years, showing the extent of the reliance on overseas staff as hospitals desperately struggle to recruit enough staff to keep patients safe. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - October 29, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news