Men in Nursing are expected to 'Man up' resulting in us not talking about our mental health. We need more awareness & promotion for men's health & wellbeing. There is health promotion & support for women, but none for men. This needs to change. #RCN2025 #RCN25

An interesting debate. I spent a year working as part of my Trust Onboarding Team doing OSCE training. Most of the IENs I worked with were very proud of the title IEN as it showed where they had come from. But, should they be just referred to as 'Nurse'?

Changed to a resolution & 100% green - Passed! I have student Nursing Associates & student Nurses who are on apprenticeships being paid to do 2-4yrs training & have been told there are no jobs for them in the Trust. #RCN2025 #RCN25

The Queen of Sparkle, Samantha Spence - Is the NMC fit for practice... Should they be struck off the register?!? #RCN2025 #RCN25

Great subject. In a nut shell - NMC Code section 20.9: Maintain the level of health you need to carry out your professional role. If you have Burnout and compassion fatigue... Do you really have a level of health to carry out your role safely? Probably not. #RCN25 #RCN2025

@rcn.org.uk Chair of Congress being very dismissive of members views saying people are only using point of order and procedural items because it's Thursday and they have been out for a drink the night before. VERY presumptuous. #RCN25 #RCN2025

@rcnlancswest.bsky.social member, Patience, talking at the podium on PCC. #RCN25 #RCN2025

@rcnlancswest.bsky.social member, Patience, talking at the podium on PCC. #RCN25 #RCN2025

@rcnlancswest.bsky.social members at Congress 25 #RCN25

RCN North West members gather at Congress! @RCN25

I love this person! Future RCN Congress Chair in the making!!!!!! #RCN25

The legend that is @bjgw.bsky.social finishing the resolution proposal with the green light still on!!! 😅 100% PASSED!!! #RCN2025 #RCN25

The Health and Safety at Work Act is worth celebrating IF it's achieved. But it looks like it's only partially achieved most of the time. A great point. #RCN2025 #RCN25

NW Area photo! #RCN2025 #RCN25

I have so much respect for these Nurses. True role models in our profession. #RCN25 #RCN2025

The Government are looking to give Dr's another pay rise, but healthcare workers... Obviously we don't do enough to deserve an adequate pay rise. Who will provide care for you, your family & your friends... WE WILL BE. Treat us with the respect we deserve & pay us adequately. #RCN2025 #RCN25

It definitely has its uses. But getting it to summarise articles/research means people (not just students) arnt actually taking in the information. It's the same as just readng an abstract and saying you understand the article. It's the start of Skynet, just waiting for Arnie to turn up next. 🤣

Using AI to summarise articles for students to understand. But by doing this are students actually able to understand what is being said? Are they able to critique the article and use critical thinking to actually learn? Personally, no. #RCN25 #RCN2025 This is the start of #Skynet #terminator 😁

Students going in to practice with up to £190,000 debt?!? #RCN2025 #RCN25

Emergency discussion turned to resolution. An interesting comment made around making a safe space for opiate users, clean equipment & healthcare supervision. #RCN2025 #RCN25

I think it was originally aimed at the managers like you say. But it really struck a nerve with me as I've had people comment (in jest) that I have it cushy now as I just sit in an office or talk peoples ears off... I do love a captured audience mind. 🤣

I run 4 modules, from long term conditions, through to evidence based research. These run 2-4 times a yr. I also cover clinical skills at lvls 4, 5 & 6 multiple times a yr. I just feel this debate has left me feeling that as I'm not bed side Nursing, I'm less of a Nurse than everyone else. #RCN2025

A really interesting discussion. But we are talking about Nurse leaders who are no longer doing clinical work. As a lecturer I don't get the opportunity to do clinical shifts. It feels like I am being told I am less of a Nurse because I am unable to do clinical shifts. #RCN25

@rcn.org.uk My branch has been told that any WhatsApp group we have that is RCN related/contains members now needs a member of RCN coms to be added to it. Can you give me a rational/reason for this? Our groups are private and for members to organize & discuss. They are not official RCN groups.

@rcn.org.uk Why has funding for RCN non-voting members been so drastically cut? £500-£150. This is barley enough to cover train ticket & 1 nights accommodation. I know members who wanted to attend multiple days but won't commit as it will cost to much. You drop a day to save money, then cut funding.