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Could you be the one to nominate this year's RCN Wales Nurse of the Year?

Helen Whyley, Executive Director RCN Wales, wants to see your nominations and hear all about nursing excellence that your colleagues display day in day out.

Nominate online today: www.rcn.org.uk/wales/get-in...

#WalesNOTY25

Our next online Q&A session on crafting a stand out nomination for our 2025 Nurse of the Year awards will be held tomorrow afternoon between 1pm and 2pm.

Join tomorrow's session and see other dates via our website: www.rcn.org.uk/wales/get-in...

#WalesNOTY25

Professor Dame June Clark DBE 1941-2025 - IHV The Institute of Health Visiting was sad to hear of the passing of Professor Dame June Clark DBE on 16 May. Professor Clark was an eminent health visitor and trail blazer in raising awareness of the r...

ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... Such sad news . Dane Clark was an influential part of both my nursing & Health visiting career.May you rest in peace ..

Don’t miss out: only a few days left to enter the 2025 Nursing Times Awards | Nursing Times There are just a few days left now to submit your entry for the Nursing Times Awards for 2025. Don’t miss out on the chance to win a trophy!

Don’t miss out: only a few days left to enter the 2025 Nursing Times Awards

There are just a few days left now to submit your entry for the Nursing Times Awards for 2025, featuring 25 categories celebrating innovation and inspiration across nursing. #NTAwards

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A resolution brought to the floor around patients care responsibilities whilst having to wait in ambulances. Are we using ambulances as a way of extending our corridors? Who is accountable? Who is providing the care? So many questions #rcn25 @rcn.org.uk

Absolutely Charlotte ! .. a pathway was developed in Wales a number of years ago .. not sure if it is still in place though ? I was involved in its development for a while .. would be worth asking if any other areas have such a pathway ?

Glad to see you .. I’m still getting used to it !
I’m so glad to see you back .. have a wonderful time in Liverpool xxx

Hello my lovely .. how are you ? X

Happy #NursesDay!

Today, we're celebrating the achievements of modern nursing. Madelaine Watkins, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Mental Health in Older People, and RCN Wales Nurse of the Year, joins us to tell us what modern nursing means to her.

#InternationalNursesDay

Happy #InternationNursesDay25 to all nurses and to those I had the privilege of working alongside for 34years .. “thank you” for your dedication ,skills, professionalism,caring & support. I’ll always be a very proud nurse !

Today is #InternationalNursesDay2025 & we are sharing a few stories until Friday from various nurses involved with #organdonation & #transplantation.
Lynne spent 43 years in the health service, 30 years as transplant coordinator at the Freeman, Newcastle. shorturl.at/jYrB2

Have a great week everyone !

Members from Wales are in Liverpool and ready to make their voices heard. Great to see everyone connecting and gearing up before RCN Congress officially kicks off tomorrow. Let's bring the Welsh spirit to Congress! #rcn25 #Cymru@Congress

To all students attending FNF student day have the most wonderful day .. & embrace every opportunity throughout your career . It was a privilege to speak to last year’s students about my nursing journey .. & attend the memorial service .. a day I will always cherish 🙏
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Hmm “ordinary “ is not how I’d describe you BJ 😉. Have a great week x

Promotional graphic for RCN Congress '25, featuring dates 12-15 May 2025 in Liverpool, with icons representing debates, learning, and exhibition along with a FAQs label.

Will you be joining us at #RCN25?

We can't wait to see you!

Check out our FAQs for everything you need to know about travel, food and accommodation at this year's event ➡️ buff.ly/iGKtfGQ

Eyes Right | Publications | Royal College of Nursing This guidance highlights the importance of eye care, the roles and responsibilities of the carer in delivering care.

Looking for guidance on eye care, but not an ophthalmic specialist?

Explore our publication designed to help all health care staff understand the importance of good eye care. ⬇️

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FNF's very own @jesslsainbury.bsky.social is speaking at the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Education Conference today!
Walsall is an FNF Academy Member and Jess is encouraging the workforce to access our fantastic member benefits, leadership development and Think Tank influencing opportunities. (1/2)

Today we're delighted to be celebrating current and future team leaders at Swansea Bay University Health Board as they complete their workplace improvement projects as part of our Accelerating Excellence development programme.

This week marks #HealthVisitingWeek and we hear from @shelleymoseley.bsky.social on the positive impact health visitors make on children and families.

Visit the Institute of Health Visiting website to find out more about activity from this week: bit.ly/4kxfTeC

#CelebratingHealthVisiting

We’re joining RCOG and 48 other organisations in a joint letter calling for concrete commitment to ensure women receive the quality healthcare they need throughout their lives. Read and share the letter: brnw.ch/21wR8Ds

#PrioritiseWomensHealth

Shaimaa's story: Overseas NHS Workers Day 2025 (extended cut) YouTube video by RCN

Shaimaa is one of thousands of internationally educated nurses who bring expertise to the NHS.

This #OverseasNHSWorkersDay, we're sending a message of appreciation to all NHS workers who have trained – or are from – overseas.

Thank you for everything you do 💙

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Quote card reads: "The lecturer and clinical instructor roles are important because they have the evidence-based knowledge and they are responsible to impart that knowledge to the next generation of nurses. They develop a powerful workforce that will have the right knowledge, understanding and skills as well as the right attitudes to care for patients".

RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2023 Nurse Education Award winner, Nelson Selvaraj, explains why lecturer roles are so important for the nursing workforce.

Sign the petition to enable Cardiff University to keep its nursing degree programme ➡️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246498

RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2024, Madelaine Watkins, strikes the Accelerate Action pose for International Women's Day.

For #InternationalWomensDay this weekend we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2024, Madelaine Watkins, an inspirational nurse who consistently demonstrates a passion to provide better patient experience + empowers her colleagues to give the highest standard of care.

Thank you to everyone who joined this event tonight with @thercnwales.bsky.social 👏

Find out more about the RCN Health Care Careers for Displaced People Scheme here on our website ⬇️ www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Ca...

Cardiff University's proposal to cut its school of nursing sets a precedent for nursing education provision across the UK.

Please sign the petition and share far and wide to help secure a debate in the Senedd ➡️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246498

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‘We’ve shed many tears’: a day in the life of an NHS nurse – photo essay We follow Bejoy Sebastian, a senior nurse at University College London hospital, a member of a critical care team who travel from all over the city to care for the very sick

'This country needs people like Sebastian and his family.'

Our new @thercnwales.bsky.social President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social 👏👏

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