Amazing people doing amazing things using the RCN Nursing Workforce Standards to improve care & wellbeing The RCN Lena Rachel Hollis 💙 Jonathan Beebee RNLD Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea

More reports in the last couple of weeks of active recruitment, specifically of specialist #nurses in Africa by agencies for the UK and Germany. ICN has just submitted our latest evidence to World Health Organization (WHO) including recommendations. Will share via usual channels this week.

Today, we learned the statue of Mary Seacole in London was vandalised in a racist act. Our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger condemns this act of vandalism and vows to support the statue’s restoration.

Today, thousands of students were accepted onto nursing courses, starting their journey towards an incredible career But numbers are down 20% in just three years, showing nurse recruitment is failing. We need urgent action from govt. Our response: bit.ly/4donbgT

Loss of bursary, only viable route is now longer, low paid apprenticeships or debt. #Nursing is being deprofessionalised to suppress wages but the effect on patient safety will be (and is) devastating.

If you are an The RCN member please consider this. There are several roles up for election that steer the direction of the college and its 400k membership. Its important work-could you stand?

Look at who we're celebrating for #WorldHumanitarianDay2024 👇 worldchildcancer.org/World-humanita…

So good to hear last week from play specialists in Ghana & Malawi about how they use this great App from xploro in their work with children with cancer Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group Society of Health Play Specialists

Our Nursing Workforce Standards were developed in 2021 with expert input from colleagues from across health and social care. We're now in the process of reviewing them, and we want your input. Tell us what you think: bit.ly/3Xd6gsg

Despite an intensive #ProtectNurse campaign led by Prof Alison Leary 💙#ProtectNurse including Dr Crystal Oldman CBE EdD RN RHV QN FRCN June Girvin #ProtectNurse title Leanne Patrick QN S. D. Onyango 💙 RNatlarge in 2021 it is extremely concerning to see trusts using nurse titles with non-nurses - perhaps times for another parliamentary bill ? Dawn Butler ✊🏾💙

Megan Cruise, World Child Cancer’s Psychosocial Support Advisor, conducted a 4-day training at Dr. Sardjito Hospital in Yogyakarta. In collaboration with World Child Cancer, Amgen is supporting this crucial initiative to improve cancer care in Indonesia. 🎗️

We’ve contributed to an independent investigation into the performance of the NHS in England by highlighting what must be done to address the nursing workforce crisis – find out what we said ⬇️ rcn.org.uk/magazines/News…

In her latest blog, RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on our call for the government to launch an urgent investigation into the exploitation of migrant care workers. Read here: bit.ly/4cCrlAA

Ready for #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth with a new gold ribbon on the bike and on the car. #ccam.#TeamKip #SmellyPantsWee

Are you a nursing professional working in higher education in England? If so, we want to hear from you.   Join our listening events this September to help us develop policy recommendations to ensure that nursing education is protected. ⬇️ bit.ly/3AtMu2C

Do you have a ballot place for #TCSLondonMarathon2025? Raise money and join Team World Child Cancer! Head to our website or search "World Child Cancer London Marathon" to find out more 🧡

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Together, we can create a world where every child, no matter where they live, has access to the highest quality treatment, care, and support. Stay tuned to see how YOU can make a difference 💛 #ClosingtheCareGap

🎗️ Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is here! We're proud to partner with SIOP International for #GoldSeptember2024 as we work to Close the Cancer Gap. Our mission: raise global survival rates to 60% by 2023 and save 1 million lives. 💛 #ClosingTheCancerGap

Throughout the month of September, your donations will be matched up to £5,000, doubling the impact of your generosity. This means your £50 donation will become £100 🌟 Make a difference today by donating here: bit.ly/3TkvzpU #ClosingTheCancerGap

Across our programme countries, we're committed to enhancing the quality of care and #ClosingTheCancerGap by empowering healthcare professionals through advanced oncology training and specialised workshops for nurses and doctors🌟 #GoldSeptember2024