At Nursing live , great start talk from @rcn.org.uk Prof Nicola Ranger , who talked about collages work on things such as pay reform and also professional reform. Now listen to to CNO of England.

On behalf of RCN Council, we send our thoughts and prayers to all lose affected by Storm Melissa. Nursing staff will be directly impacted by this disaster and we know they will be doing all they can to provide care to others. We stand with our nursing colleagues across the Caribbean 💙 @rcn.org.uk

How short our memories are. Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse. To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.

[1/3] Earlier this month the International Council of Nurses (ICN) held their Congress in Helsinki, bringing together thousands of nurses’ from around the world. In the following blogs, RCN leaders who attended share their reflections on the event and the benefit to RCN members and nursing gained 🧵

Today is the perfect day to remember how far you’ve come Image: www.instagram.com/jennamariejo...

It was very different congress for me as I was representing my region as their council member and vice chair of council .Its was privilege to be able to hear members debate issues that matter to them Only 365 days till we back in Liverpool For Congress 2026 #RCN25

Please read this fab Poem #RCN25

Let’s get loud ! Enough is Enough! We need the Gov need to start listening and show action. They need show respect to nursing as we will not put up with these conditions and the risk the government keeps putting in patients! #RCN25#EnoughisEnough

Wow what a way to celebrate international nurses day First day of RCN Congress 2025 it was great to listen to the debates . Very proud of @rcn.org.uk Eastern and their contribution to the debates today. #RCN25 

#RCN2025 my first time at Congress as a council member. Thank you to the members of the Nursing Support Worker membership section for electing me. I'm here to listen to your views. Please come and find me in the debate hall, on the Council table area and let's talk about your RCN.

In a keynote address at RCN Congress today, Professor Nicola Ranger demanded an update on pay for those in the NHS and general practice, and stressed that all nurses needed a ‘significant pay rise’ urgently #nursesky

at Royal Garden party last week , we was talk about the power nursing and we want everyone happy international nurse day We will celebrate our amazing profession today at RCN Congress 2025 please share you happy international photos woth us from across uk ,world and congress #Nurseday25 #RCN25

lovely spending time with @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and @faerycaramel.bsky.social We all very excited to meet you tomorrow evening at your regional reception ! We excited about the week ahead being able to listen to you the members of @rcn.org.uk and things that matter to you . #RCN25

Myself and @faerycaramel.bsky.social had the honour of representing @rcn.org.uk at Royal garden Party on 7th May 2025 . It was a privilege to represent our amazing members We was able to talk lots people about Nursing and issue nursing is facing .

Sorry I been absent from social media while settling, into my role @rcn.org.uk as vice chair & Eastern Council member.This role is truly an honour to take on.I’ve had a privilege of meeting lots of amazing members and seeing all the hard work the college is do. Please see below some highlights

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @rcn.org.uk @natlou28.bsky.social @sheilasobrany.bsky.social @sunsanderjackson.bsky.social

I hope to be supportive Vice Chair of council alongside @faerycaramel.bsky.social we want create and college where every members feels valued and that they have part to play in strengthening the nursing profession and the nursing voice

🧵 “That ‘union is strength’ is a lesson which mankind has long found out ... when once Nurses have thoroughly learnt that power which they possess, there is no doubt that their united demands for the improvement of their profession will come with a force which will be irresistible.” #EYAJustice

This was a great event , @rcnkingscadets.bsky.social it was great to listen and talk with cadets , past and present and hear what they’ve gone on to do study nursing or wait to studying nursing. Is special nice talk to cadet who dream is work on air ambulance.🚁🏥🎉

I am thinking about our 90% female workforce on #InternationalWomensDay and every day Underpaid Overworked More likely to die by suicide More likely to be victims of domestic abuse Routinely sexually harassed at work I will continue to fight for better.

"The number of women in our profession is a huge strength." This #InternationalWomensDay, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the outstanding contribution that women have made - and continue to make - to nursing and health care. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/s9yNlZb

“For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year's theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. #AccelerateAction

Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2025 In 1911, more than 40,000 women, including large groups of nurses and midwives, marched in London demanding votes for women and the King's support of the Conciliation Bill. You can learn more through our Historic Journals Collection: buff.ly/vYScvU8

Happy international women’s day it’s fantastic to be able to celebrate the strength of women , I know amazing women who have been supportive & inspire me every day. we need to remember on this day not all women in the world are independent and we need to fight for their freedom and their rights.

Happy mental health nurses day to all those amazing nurses working in this field of nursing Your dedication to support people’s well-being and mental health is so important Thank you. #MHNurseday

Last week nursing staff, students and academic staff came together to say no to the proposed closure of Cardiff University School of Nursing. Not on our watch! We stand united for the future of nursing. Solidarity! ✊ #SaveNursinginCardiff @thercnwales.bsky.social

I know myself rest of council are enjoying work with you @bejoysebastian.bsky.social

happy to see that this 10 minute bill got passed to the next stage happening in March It’s really important that we have the title Nurse protected as it will impact on patient safety and the value of the nursing profession. Well done to all those involved.

Today, @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill in Parliament that sets out to legally protect the title "nurse". The proposal states only those registered with @newsnmc.bsky.social as a registered nurse can use the title “nurse”. Find out more ⬇️ #ProtectNurse

We're standing in solidarity with nurses, students and lecturers protesting outside Cardiff Uni today and highlighting critical concerns about the proposal to close its School of Nursing. We're calling for urgent action to protect nursing and ensure a sustainable future for the profession in Wales.

We're backing a new Bill being introduced by Dawn Butler MP which would legally protect the title of "nurse". This change would bring the UK in line with international best practices, helping protect patients. We're urging the UK government and other parties to back it. Read more.

It really is. A Nursing Standard FOI showed 93% of Trusts employed people with 2nurse" in their titles who had no nursing qualifications or NMC registration rcni.com/nursing-stan...

Important update in the #ProtectNurse campaign. RCN members voted, at congress 2022, to lobby legislators and make Nurse a protected title in UK law. Until then, anyone can call themselves a nurse. The proposed bill would be significant progress. Thank you @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social

The changes in this Bill will provide better legal protections for nursing. We'll continue to urge MPs to get behind this campaign, ensuring our highly-skilled, safety-critical profession gets the respect it deserves: bit.ly/3WQVoiT #ProtectNurse

This is really good news. Its concerning that in the UK anyone can call themselves a nurse and offer nursing services even if they have no qualifications, have been struck off or convicted Fully support this bill

🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...

Patients being treated in corridors is widespread, but it must not be normalised. If you're having to deliver care in inappropriate settings, raising a concern with your employer will help protect you and your patients. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hpgZa8

In his first blog as RCN President, @bejoysebastian.bsky.social reflects on his first month in the role and current issues facing the nursing profession. 📝 Read Bejoy's update and find resources to help you raise concerns in your workplace on our website ➡️ https://buff.ly/3PPpGyU

Today we've released a devastating report on the crisis of patients being treated in inappropriate settings in our NHS. With over 5000 testimonies from nursing staff, the report reveals how widespread this crisis has become, and how it's putting lives at risk. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WiS8wB

In their own words, nurses shine a spotlight on the appalling reality of corridor care. Nobody comes into nursing to provide substandard, unsafe and undignified care. The risk of moral injury and vicarious trauma is enormous. This must change and soon. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

This report is must read for all involved in acute healthcare ! As emergency medicine nurse I recognise concerns raised in this report! Patients and nursing deserve better!

Next month's topic for the #NurseSky #SkyChat is Psychological Safety! Looking forward to what will be another fascinating discussion. Follow @curiousbecks.bsky.social for more information.

Newfound admiration for Nicola Ranger @thercn.bsky.social “It's no longer just about a percentage pay rise. “It's what are we doing, particularly in England, to make sure that we both retain and recruit brilliant nurses in every single sector, and that is what we're disappointed about.”

I am honoured to be the new vice chair on council.myself, the new chair of council @faerycaramel.bsky.social and new council are looking forward supporting and developing the college to strengthen the voice of nursing and the value of the nursing profession throughout the UK and beyond .

Congratulations to @nursecharr.bsky.social who will become the @thercn.bsky.social Eastern board chair ! You support , advice and leadership as vice chair has been outstanding . I want say it great role being board chair and you have amazing board and members to support you.

Thank you , it was lovely to see you today and thank you for support .

Following a debate at RCN Congress 2024, we are supporting calls for the decriminalisation of abortion. We believe abortion should always be treated as a health matter, with regulation and safe-guarding practices in place. Read more in our latest member news piece. bit.ly/3OGAH4E