Appeal to nurses: ‘stick by colleagues if they’re caught up in a social media storm’
Staff in controversial care cases face abuse online – with even nurses joining in
21 May 2019
RCN congress 2019
Thousands of nurses are gathering in Liverpool for the annual RCN congress, which takes place between Sunday 19 and Thursday 23 May.
In the main hall nurses will be debating big issues including pay, uniforms, sepsis, sexual harassment, decriminalisation of prostitution and how to tackle loneliness.
Fringe events will also cover safe staffing, gang violence, suicide awareness and nurse-led social prescribing.
Make sure to visit this page regularly for the latest congress news, features and opinions, and share our coverage on social media using the link rcni.com/congress-2019.
RCN congress rejects call to oppose clinical supervision by non-nurses
‘Siloed thinking would mean nurses miss out on valuable expertise’
21 May 2019
Congress fringe: ‘RCN’s dual role of professional body and union only makes it stronger’
But college is failing to be a trade union for nurse academics, meeting told
21 May 2019
Members divided over whether college should rejoin ICN
International Council of Nurses ‘offers RCN a global seat’, but some question its function
21 May 2019
Nurses best-placed to talk to families about DNAR orders, congress hears
Nurses best-placed to talk to families about ‘do not attempt resuscitation’ congress hears
21 May 2019
Decriminalise prostitution – it’s the best way to safeguard sex workers’ health
Sexual health nurse Louise Cahill explains why she asked RCN congress to back her call
21 May 2019
Investment in district nurses needed as a matter of urgency – report
District nursing is key to success of NHS Long Term Plan – yet the workforce is shrinking
21 May 2019
Strike action must always be an option for members, says RCN general secretary
Dame Donna Kinnair takes aim at politicians for forcing nurses to cope with workforce crisis
20 May 2019
Congress backs call to lobby government to decriminalise prostitution
Sexual health nurse tells members this is the model backed by evidence – and sex workers
20 May 2019
Nurses send a safe staffing message to Matt Hancock
Hundreds at RCN congress sign giant letter calling on health secretary to back law in England
20 May 2019
Escalation of youth violence piles pressure on care providers
Violence epidemic is placing new demands on healthcare staff beyond the clinical
20 May 2019
RCN leader demands return of £1 bln to nurse education
Donna Kinnair tells RCN congress the profession’s goodwill is being abused
20 May 2019
‘Once in a generation’ chance to get UK-wide safe staffing laws – RCN president
Anne Marie Rafferty issues rousing call at congress for UK-wide safe staffing laws
19 May 2019
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RCN congress 2019: your quick guide to what’s on the agenda
Nurses’ pay, staffing levels, clinical issues and bullying to be discussed
17 May 2019
Join the Emergency Care Association at RCN Congress and make your voice heard
Congress on 19-23 May can be a great platform to generate and share ideas
13 May 2019
Homeless people urgently need timely and effective healthcare
Study shows it is often too late when homeless people present with cancer at hospital
10 May 2019
Why nitrous oxide is nothing to laugh about
This fast-acting anaesthetic gas enjoys a reputation of being harmless, but could be lethal
03 May 2019
Nurse-led clinical supervision role should not be eroded
Involving other health professionals may undermine nurses’ professional development
09 Apr 2019