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25 Jan 2023
The pressures nursing staff are facing show no sign of relenting
On the face of it, the graphs might seem to be moving in the right direction, but there were still almost 12,000 people waiting more than four hours before being seen in Scotland’s A&E departments, according to the latest statistics for week ending 15 January 2023.
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20 Jan 2023
Fighting for our future
Pat Cullen thanks members for standing firm in the face of ongoing government inaction over pay.
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19 Jan 2023
Reflections leading to new beginnings
Reflecting on achievements and challenges of recent years to looking forward and planning for a New Year and the opportunities available to improve and share good practice.
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19 Jan 2023
No room for government stalling as strike mandate remains
Scottish government left under no illusion that any signs of dragging its heels on pay negotiations that open today means we will take strike action, says Colin Poolman.
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19 Jan 2023
Strike action - past and future
Nicky Hughes, Associate Director of Nursing, reflects on her time on picket lines in Wales and England, and talks about upcoming strike action
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19 Jan 2023
The 3 L's: Listening Learning and Leading
The RCN Gastrointestinal (GI) Forum Annual Strategy Day is upon us once again and my first as Chair of this great Forum.
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13 Jan 2023
Meeting patient expectations
How the experience of one registered nurse highlights challenges faced across health care.
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13 Jan 2023
Stay strong as you strike
Pat Cullen reminds members why our strike action is vital to influence positive change
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11 Jan 2023
The worst winter that the NHS in Scotland has faced
This week the First Minister has admitted that this winter is ‘without doubt the worst that the NHS in Scotland has faced’.
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9 Jan 2023
Back to school
Student nurses, this back-to-school blog is for you!
