@georgewoodsrcn.bsky.social
Associate Director of the RCN Activism Academy, supporting members to get active and be the change that nursing staff and the profession needs. @thercn.bsky.social
Image showing a quote by Professor Sicotara Ranger, condemning violence and expressing thanks to responders and nursing staff for their support and care.
In light of the news of today's horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds on behalf of the RCN.
02.10.2025 13:22 β π 12 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0#BlackHistoryMonth #HistNursing
We often think of black nurses in Britain as being post-Windrush, but researchers are identifying earlier #women
Like this amazing story of Sarah Woodbine #Victorian born #BuenosAires Trained Nurse #Croydon & #HitherGreen π
www.historycalroots.com/sarah-woodbi...
rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/Blogs/patient-safety-and-nursing-pay-two-sides-of-the-same-coin-19092025
22.09.2025 06:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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/...
Logo of the RCN International Committee featuring a checkmark and the tagline "Lead Inspire Govern" with the Royal College of Nursing emblem below.
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
Quote from Patricia Maquis reads: We need bigger change to turn our profession around and ensure we are properly valued for the work we do. That means long-overdue structural reform of nursing pay in the NHS in every country of the UK.
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
18.08.2025 15:48 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Starting a placement soon?
Do: prep early, ask questions & look after yourself.
Owena Simpson, the RCNβs Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way β¬οΈ
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. β¬οΈ
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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.
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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 π
Standing with nursing staff, holding promotional consultation materials
Chatting with two members of nursing staff
I will go to any length to reach our members, wherever they are, to take part in pay consultations.
Every memberβs vote strengthens our voice β have your say here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
International students stand together in front of the Royal College of Nursing in 1957, smiling and engaging with one another.
On 5 July 1948, the #NHS was born. π―οΈ
Ahead of tomorrow, weβre shining a light on some of the many people who came to Britain to help make this vision for a better society a reality π
#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 πππππππ
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 πͺ
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 π
We can make the difference between a poor turnout, and a great turnout π
Let's do this π₯
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. π #RCN #NHS
03.07.2025 17:25 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Top 3 ways to increase the NHS consultation turnout?
1οΈβ£ Get posters up in your workplace!
2οΈβ£ Share the voting link on Social media, and on any nursing/work WhatsApps: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
3οΈβ£ Recruit a new voting volunteer using this link: www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...
Love this sentiment
Dont seek power, seek to empower
#unionstrong
A blue graphic with the RCN logo in a red box and the words RCN REP underneath it
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 β‘οΈ 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. π£
We are here to support you to do so effectively in your workplace.
Learn more: buff.ly/C5VpRP0
A series of photos showing books on top of a stack of different colour journals arranged in a rainbow. This photo features a book titled, "Champions of equality: trade unions and LGBT rights in Britain".
A book titled, "Transitions: Our Stories of Being Trans".
A book titled, "The Transgender Issue".
A book titled, "This Book is Gay".
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 π
21.06.2025 13:20 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 2 π 0Great 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
