This morning, Janine and I were chatting with members in the Critical Care Building, RVH. We had some great conversations about the benefits available through the RCN, from professional support to resources like the fantastic library, and issues members are facing. @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

It's astonishing to me that so much healthcare policy fails to take on board subject matter expertise or engaging the workforce in design or implementation and still expect success www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...

Are you passionate about global nursing issues and the impact the RCN can have on the international stage? With applications open for 8 seats on the RCN International Committee, this could be your chance to make a real difference. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ViIau0

Executive Director for England, Patricia Marquis, provides an update on our continued work to get nursing staff the fair pay and recognition they deserve. Read more: https://bit.ly/41oVsZK

Only 25% of practice nurses have heard from employer about 2025/26 pay rise #nursesky

Starting a placement soon? Do: prep early, ask questions & look after yourself. Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way ⬇️

The #Peterloo massacre took place in Manchester, #OnThisDay 16 August 1819. Our free resource pack offers a guide to sources in the archives. sslh.org.uk/2019/05/01/s...

Hear directly from women, Global Majority and disabled and neurodivergent members in RCN governance roles about their experiences, and why you should consider signing up for a leadership role in our Lead the RCN webinar series. ⬇️

The union described ongoing delays to secure funding for the 2025-26 pay offer for staff working for Health and Social Care, the Northern Ireland equivalent of the NHS, as 'an insult' to the nursing profession. www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/rc...

Did you know you can use your RCN Library account to make reading lists, save useful searches, and check your loans? If you're not sure how to make the most all these fantastic features, check out this video and learn how to easily access your account.

The nursing workforce has an important role to play in creating inclusive health care settings and creating a fairer society for all. Explore clinical resources, magazine features, blogs and more on our website. #PrideInNursing 🌈

I will go to any length to reach our members, wherever they are, to take part in pay consultations. Every member’s vote strengthens our voice – have your say here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...

On 5 July 1948, the #NHS was born. 🕯️ Ahead of tomorrow, we’re shining a light on some of the many people who came to Britain to help make this vision for a better society a reality 💙 #HeartOfTheNation

There is still time to sign up as a voting volunteer to get out the vote on NHS Pay in England, Northern Ireland and Wales 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...

Want to know about @rcnactivism.bsky.social and what this means for forums? Take a look at Helena's blog here from the Diabetes Forum Comittee - this is one not to miss! www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... #RCN #Nursing #Activism #RCNActivism

We've now got more than 3500 voting volunteers 💪 If we all get 10 people to vote that's 35,000 votes. If we can all get 25 people to vote then that's 87,500 extra votes Many hands make light work 🙌 We can make the difference between a poor turnout, and a great turnout 👊 Let's do this 🔥

Joined @rcn.org.uk General Secretary Nicola Ranger yesterday at one of the most welcoming West Midlands #Hospital. #Nurses shared their views on the 3.6% pay offer. Many still at Band 5 for many years. Proud to support with our RCNSite Rep #Tammy and #Partnership Lead. Our Pay. Our Say. 💙 #RCN #NHS

Top 3 ways to increase the NHS consultation turnout? 1️⃣ Get posters up in your workplace! 2️⃣ Share the voting link on Social media, and on any nursing/work WhatsApps: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved... 3️⃣ Recruit a new voting volunteer using this link: www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...

Love this sentiment Dont seek power, seek to empower #unionstrong

Are you internationally educated and thinking of becoming an RCN rep? Your experiences, your activism and your leadership can help shape a better future for all nursing staff. Learn more about becoming a rep by watching our recent online event series ➡️ buff.ly/V9oEYP0

Ward walks at the RVH over the last few days with RCN rep, Janine and Legal advisor, Hannah and we also got to meet the runner up for Team Leader RCN NI award, Anna Tolan. Congratulations Anna. What an achievement! #rcn #union #fairpayfornursing @rcn.org.uk @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

Becoming a Nursing Workforce Standards Champion is an important opportunity to advocate for you, your colleagues and your patients. 📣 We are here to support you to do so effectively in your workplace. Learn more: buff.ly/C5VpRP0

Happy Pride Month! Here's just a few of the books you can find at the RCN Library to learn about LGBTQ+ lives and healthcare. If you're looking for more, why not check out the new book display at the library in London, or our LGBTQ+ Health reading list here: bit.ly/44lItJY 🌈

Great to see our members spreading the word about our pay consultations. Use your vote, and find out how you can get the vote out in your workplace, here: bit.ly/3FWHXZJ

The rep dream team back together today for a ward walk of the Ulster hospital and we also met a familiar face hard at work. #rcn #letsgetloud #nursespay #useyourvote @rcn.org.uk @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

‘My biggest career achievement? Getting a standing ovation from Millwall supporters’. From growing up on a council estate in East London, to spending ten years as an engineer, get to know RCN Deputy President Professor Alison Leary ⬇️

To find out more about climate change and nursing, why not visit our upcoming Edinburgh exhibition: You Mean the World, Nursing in a climate crisis. Join the launch this Wednesday online or in-person. buff.ly/seTxECx

Great to be at today's RCN Global Nursing Diaspora event! What a powerful global community we are ✊🏾 'we are a family, and when a family comes together there is strength in that' Find out more about organising for the profession as a Diaspora Nurse here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Great to be at #RCNStudentFest in Nottingham So many passionate students wanting to get more active within their trade union and professional body! Want to get involved? www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved... #RCNActivism

Theatre staff in the Ulster have been getting loud this week about the pay consultation. #letsgetloud #nursing #nursesvoice @rcn.org.uk @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

Join us in person or online to launch 'You Mean the World: Nursing in a climate crisis' in Edinburgh! Learn about the environmental impact of healthcare delivery, and ways we can make positive change. 📅 25 June 25 ⌚ 17:30-20:00 🌐 Hybrid (Edinburgh) Book: bit.ly/41PVBGe @rcnlandb.bsky.social‬

Very special day with some of our brilliant members leading the RCN Forums ❤️

📣 Calling all Cwm Taf Morgannwg branch members. 📣 We want to hear your views on the harmonising of shift patterns in your health board and what action you may be prepared to take. Join our upcoming webinar on 11 June 6-7pm using the Microsoft Teams link: bit.ly/3ZTJrdL

Are you passionate about NHS Pay? ✅ Do you want nursing to have a strong, loud, clear voice? ✅ This is YOUR TIME to STEP UP and GET OUT THE VOTE! 🗳️ #RCNActivism #FairPayForNursing #OurPayOurSay Sign up TODAY ⬇️ Link: www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...

What to become more involved? Become a voting volunteer 🗳️ www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Voting...

We’re back for the afternoon session of our RCN Forum Activism event. @georgewoodsrcn.bsky.social takes us through the history of Organsing and how it can help nurses win change for the profession.

Really looking forward to today’s event in RCN HQ, meeting Professional Forum leaders to discuss activism and organising to win professional change in nursing.

🚀 Launching: the RCN Activism Strategy! Today we've launched our new Activism Strategy. Hear from leading members about why activism matters. Learn more: buff.ly/BdbStyP

Can you invite 3 colleagues to join the all member briefing with Professor Nicola Ranger? www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

A very happy Shavuot from the RCN Library and Museum team, to everyone celebrating this evening! 🌾🥛

Launch date announced! We need a MASSIVE turnout to make Wes Streeting listen! 1️⃣ Make sure your whole ward/team has updated their details: my.rcn.org.uk/mydetails 2️⃣ Sign up afresh for being a voting volunteer 2025! www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Voting... #Let'sGetLoud 🔊 #OurPayOurSay #FairPayForNursing

🖥️ Our Caring Without Compromise webinar series continues this Thursday, 29 May. The programme is designed to offer you a comprehensive set of tools while providing care in challenging environments, such as hospital corridors, waiting areas and makeshift spaces. Find out more ⬇️

“Too Little, Too Late – Nursing Staff Deserve More” The new Wales pay offer has landed. If you're frustrated you’re not alone. 🗳️ It's time to get organised & make sure every member has their say. ✊ Sign up as a Voting Volunteer: rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Voting-volunteers #RCNActivism #FairPayForNursing

Are you a nursing support worker wondering how you can get involved in the RCN? Join our event on 4 June to hear more about the RCN Activism Academy, how you can get organised and the impact you can make as an activist. 📣

With an ever-deepening workforce crisis, our Nursing Workforce Standards are needed now more than ever. We’ve worked with members to update these standards to ensure they: ☑️ reflect new evidence ☑️ remain relevant to the challenges staff face every day Learn more ⬇️

We need a clear, funded pipeline from education to employment. We need proper workforce planning. And we need to value new nurses as the future of this profession, not as afterthoughts. @georgewoodsrcn.bsky.social Let’s fix this. #Together. #SupportNewNurses #NursingCrisis #WorkforcePlanning

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