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Senior nurse Dionne Daniel at RCN congress 2023, she said dealing with endometriosis and menopause at work almost ‘destroyed’ her career
Congress hears from nurses who have worked through ‘career destroying’ health challenges
17 May 2023
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Children's nursing student Jessica Pidcock speaking at RCN congress 2023
Nursing students who are ‘excessively’ used to fill staffing gaps feel unable to speak out
17 May 2023
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Court sketch of nurse Lucy Letby weeping in the witness stand at her murder trial, with judge on left
Nurse who denies 17 counts of murder or attempted murder raised concerns with colleagues
16 May 2023
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RCN general secretary Pat Cullen addressing congress in her keynote speech in Brighton
In her keynote speech to RCN congress, college head urges government to act now
16 May 2023
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Geoff Earl said the RCN should seek face-to-face negotiations
Direct negotiation seen as better option than NHS pay process which ignores nurses’ plight
16 May 2023
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emergency nurse Shelley Pearce talks to RCN congress about corridor care
Having to give care this way makes you feel terrible, emergency nurse tells RCN’s congress
15 May 2023
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Nurse Lynsey Curtis-Dawson speaking at RCN Congress
RCN Congress debates steps to secure better pay offer as ballot on fresh strikes nears
15 May 2023
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RCN congress audience holds up voting cards: green 'for', red 'against' the debated motion
Nurses gather in Brighton for 2023 conference as college continues to press for better pay
15 May 2023
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Photo of black nurse looking depressed, illustrating story about racial harassment at work
Nurse awarded £13,000 to cover loss of earnings, on top of original damages of almost £26,000
12 May 2023
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Photo of nursing student with a patient, illustrating story about students being called 'nurse' by patients
Question on Twitter asked whether not correcting patients is devaluing the term ‘nurse’
12 May 2023
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A smiling nurse receiving a bouquet of flowers from a patient
Nurses receive odd and amazing gifts but most would prefer just to take regular breaks
12 May 2023
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Photo of British Red Cross worker, illustrating story about possibility of nurse volunteers for NHS
House of Lords debate suggests recruits from bodies such as the British Red Cross
11 May 2023
Four strike dates planned for June and July are expected to have fewer derogations
11 May 2023
Barry Fisher acted ‘with intent to deceive’ and also defrauded families out of £130k
11 May 2023
Ballot on nurses’ willingness to resume industrial action over pay will open on 23 May
10 May 2023
RCN has criticised the plan and called for greater investment in nursing degrees
10 May 2023
Unions say allowing agency staff to cover for nurses is interference with right to strike
10 May 2023
Nurses relive Westminster Abbey service and how it felt to witness historic day
09 May 2023

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