RCN Northern Ireland Networks are groups of members who have a special interest and/or expertise in a particular nursing speciality, working together to share ideas and improve practice.
RCN Northern Ireland Independent Sector
In Northern Ireland, we have a significant number of RCN
members employed in the independent sector. These members consist of nurses and
health care assistants/nursing assistants.
This page will provide all RCN members employed in the independent sector an opportunity to engage further with the RCN professional development resources and provide relevant beneficial signposting to all that the RCN offer.
The Independent sector in Northern Ireland is inclusive of nursing homes, independent hospitals, nursing agencies, hospice services, general practice nurses and independent sector school nurses.
The RCN in Northern Ireland has independent sector member-led networks that provide an opportunity for professional networking and support. These networks are the Independent Sector Nurse Managers Network (ISNMN), the Independent Sector Network (ISN) the General Practice Nurse Network, and the Independent School Nurses Network (ISNN). The General Practice Nurse Network staff link is Senior Nurse of Professional Practice Linzi McElroy. The ISNMN, ISN and the ISNN networks staff link are the Northern Ireland Lead Nurse for the Independent Health and Social Care Brenda Rushe.
If you are interested in joining the independent sector networks, please contact Brenda Rushe at Brenda.Rushe@rcn.org.uk.
Care Home Journey
An online resource to support nursing care in older peoples care homes. It allows you to follow a resident’s care home journey through from pre-admission to end of life, meeting learning needs and seek clinical inspiration.
RCN Northern Ireland events
Explore online events, that you may find of interest.
RCN Northern Ireland networks leading the way
Join our networks: for our members, by our members
Nursing across social care and independent health services
This page signposts you to some of our most popular and relevant resources.
RCN NI social media
If interested please join the closed Facebook groups:
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blog posts
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18 Apr 2023
Why understanding Deprivation of Liberty is essential for Registered Nurses
The dreaded “DoLS”! The words “deprivation of liberty application” can make registered nurses feel anxious, exasperated, or pressured. Unless you are a person like me, who just loves all of this stuff!
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17 Apr 2023
Understanding a rights based approach
The 21st century requires embedding the delivery of care, treatment and services in a rights based approach which places the person in our care at the centre of decision-making.
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13 Apr 2023
Gaining consent – It's a yes or no situation. Think again!
Principles of consent: Guidance for nursing staff
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27 Mar 2023
Nurses working in general practice
In RCN Northern Ireland we have a very successful General Practice Nurse (GPN) network for nurses and nursing associates working in primary care.
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14 Mar 2023
RCN NI Library and Information Zone
My name is Claire McCartan and I am the new Library and Information Specialist in RCN NI’s Library.
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13 Mar 2023
Advance Care Planning
Karen Bowes looks at the recent publication of the Advanced Care Planning Policy in Northern Ireland.
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2 Nov 2022
A leadership programme by independent sector staff for independent sector staff
Brenda Rushe, Senior Nurse in Professional Practice and Independent Sector Lead for Northern Ireland, discusses setting up a new Leading in a Crisis programme in collaboration with members from the Independent Health and Social Care sector.
Page last updated - 11/05/2023
