Adding GPNs to ARRS must avoid ‘further pay inequity’
The move to include general practice nurses (GPNs) within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) must see nursing pay ringfenced and equal to NHS terms and conditions ‘as a minimum’, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged. RCN director for England Patricia Marquis also stressed ‘safeguards’ must be put in place to avoid ‘further... Read moreThe post Adding GPNs to ARRS must avoid ‘further pay inequity’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
PM urged to ensure practice nurses ‘get the pay rise they were promised’
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for general practice nurses (GPNs) in England to ‘get the pay rise they were promised’ in response to a social media post by prime minister Rishi Sunak. To mark the launch of the new ‘Pharmacy First’ service in England, the prime minister posted a video on X,... Read moreThe post PM urged to ensure practice nurses ‘get the pay rise they were promised’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Seismic shift’ needed to bring about fair pay for nurses, says RCN
The head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for a ‘seismic shift’ that will bring about fair pay in the profession. In a message to RCN members, general secretary and chief executive Pat Cullen urged: ‘Let’s open the biggest public and political conversation about the value of nursing and tell the sceptics... Read moreThe post ‘Seismic shift’ needed to bring about fair pay for nurses, says RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 31, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
First-hand accounts show newly registered nurses ’ fear and anxiety
A project by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation and The King’s Fund has revealed first-hand accounts of newly registered nurses experiencing feelings of fear, anxiety and exhaustion through their work. The project, called Follow Your Compassion, was set up last year to explore the ‘everyday lived experiences’ of newly registered nurses and midwives,... Read moreThe post First-hand accounts show newly registered nurses’ fear and anxiety appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 30, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Separate pay spine for nursing
Department of Health and Social Care - In May 2023 the government agreed a deal for the Agenda for Change (AfC) workforce through the NHS Staff Council. During negotiations concerns were raised about how the AfC pay structure is affecting the career progression and professional development of nurses, and the direct impact that this is having on recruitment and retention. The Royal College of Nursing suggested that a separate pay spine for nursing staff could address these concerns. The government is now seeking views on the benefits and challenges of a separate pay spine for nursing staff. This call for evidence clos...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 15, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: news
Scope of practice of GP nursing staff must be ‘clear and explicit’
NHS England’s lead for primary care nursing has stressed the need to be ‘clear and explicit’ around the scope and level of practice of registered nurses and nursing associates working in general practice. In a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) General Practice Nurse (GPN) Forum meeting in December, Louise Brady discussed the General Practice Core... Read moreThe post Scope of practice of GP nursing staff must be ‘clear and explicit’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Advanced nursing practice for gynaecology and women ’s health
Royal College of Nursing - Gynaecology and women ’s health care has many sub-specialties, including hysteroscopy, general gynaecology, early pregnancy, emergency gynaecology, colposcopy, urogynaecology, menopause, endometriosis and gynaecology oncology. This publication has set out pathways for advanced nursing practice and advanced clinical pra ctice roles, which will enhance clinical care, the patient experience and enable progression career development for nurses.GuideMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 8, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: news
Nurses in Northern Ireland to strike next week amid pay limbo
Nurses on Agenda for Change contracts in Northern Ireland are set to strike next week after waiting several months to be given the 2023/24 pay deal, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced. RCN members working for Health and Social Care – Northern Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system – will take to the picket... Read moreThe post Nurses in Northern Ireland to strike next week amid pay limbo appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Rest, rehydrate, refuel project
NHS Employers - Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was keen to introduce the Royal College of Nursing'sRest, rehydrate and refuel initiative, and did so through a project led by one of the chief nurse clinical fellows. First, staff were surveyed to understand the current situation and any barriers they may face. This was followed by a trial on two pilot wards, before roll out of a trust-wide campaign.Case study (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 8, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: news
Backlash over plans for regulated band 4 nursing role in Wales
The Welsh Government is ‘considering’ the introduction of a regulated band 4 nursing role in Wales. But the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned the role – which appears similar to the nursing associate post in England – should not be seen as an ‘alternative’ to the employment of registered nurses. It comes as... Read moreThe post Backlash over plans for regulated band 4 nursing role in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN to push politicians for ‘hard cash for nursing’ ahead of election
All political parties will be challenged to demonstrate a ‘clear vision and hard cash for nursing, the NHS and social care’ ahead of the next general election, the chief executive and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has pledged. With an election expected this year, and no later than 28 January 2025,... Read moreThe post RCN to push politicians for ‘hard cash for nursing’ ahead of election appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Nurses recognised with New Year Honours
Nurses and other health professionals are among more than 1,200 people who have been recognised for their ‘exceptional achievements’ in the King’s New Year Honours list for 2024. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said recipients ‘embody the extraordinary professionalism, innovation, dedication and expertise’ shown by nurses every day. And the nursing regulator said it... Read moreThe post Nurses recognised with New Year Honours appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Nurses could strike AGAIN in the New Year to get larger pay rises, head of the Royal College of Nursing warns
Pat Cullen, the union's general secretary, said this year's walkouts only led to 'modest' progress in pay and staffing levels and more action is needed. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Interview: 2024 will be ‘the making or demise’ of general practice nursing
In an exclusive interview, Royal College of Nursing primary care lead Heather Randle discusses with Megan Ford her concerns over the growing threats to the general practice nursing workforce The Royal College of Nursing’s primary care lead doesn’t hold back in issuing a stark warning for the profession when she sits down with Nursing in... Read moreThe post Interview: 2024 will be ‘the making or demise’ of general practice nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Analysis Latest news Source Type: news
Public support for nurse strikes remains ‘steadfast’, poll shows
Two-thirds of the public would back nursing staff taking strike action over pay in 2024, a YouGov poll has found. According to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), which commissioned the survey, the figure shows that public support for nurse strikes remains ‘steadfast’. The RCN remains in dispute with the UK Government regarding NHS nursing... Read moreThe post Public support for nurse strikes remains ‘steadfast’, poll shows appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
