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New book to commemorate nurses across Ireland who served in the Second World War
A new book which commemorates nurses across Ireland who served in the Second World War has been published by the RCN NI History of Nursing Network
Updated: 6 October 2024 -
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My career: nursing associate in children's hospice care
Rachel trained as a nursing associate while working for a charity providing specialist nursing care and emotional support to children with complex and life-limiting health needs.
Updated: 14 June 2024 -
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Dyslexia and me: ‘Don’t let your differences stop you’
District nurse Teresa was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult. She shares her strategies for success in her professional and RCN roles
Updated: 7 October 2023 -
Result of RCN Northern Ireland consultation on HSC pay offer
RCN members have voted to accept the pay offer to HSC staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
Updated: 13 June 2025 -
Pay Award for HSC staff in Northern Ireland signed off by Minister
The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has announced that he has signed off on a pay award in line with the Pay Review Body (PRB) recommendation of a 3.6% pay rise for those employed under Agenda for Change terms and conditions for 2025-26.
Updated: 21 October 2025 -
Update on HSC pay award
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has today confirmed that the full 12 months of backpay owed to HSC staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions will be paid following the recent January monitoring exercise.
Updated: 12 July 2025 -
EU nurses in the North West can apply for settled status early in new Government pilot
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in the North West has welcomed today’s announcement that 12 of its hospital Trusts will trial the new application process for the EU Settlement Scheme.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
High level of nursing vacancies continues as NHS Trusts struggle with patient demand
The North of England has over 8000 nursing vacancies despite ‘struggling’ NHS Trusts fighting to meet increased patient demand.
Updated: 15 June 2018 -
Back in the day
As part of the region’s #NHS70 celebrations, we have been talking to former NHS nurses about their memories…
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
Nominations open for RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
Recognising and rewarding excellence in nursing for 29 years
Updated: 21 June 2025
