Blog
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5 Feb 2021
Looking after yourselves while you care for others
There is no doubt that the last few months have been among the most challenging times that health services have ever seen.
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2 Dec 2020
Introducing Your New RCN Eastern Student Committee Member
I’m Becky and I’m currently a third-year children’s student nurse at the University of Hertfordshire. I spend my life with my family of two boys, a stepdaughter and a husband... and lots of animals!
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20 Nov 2020
Celebrating Nursing Support Workers
Nursing support workers have always been a vital part of the whole nursing and health service team. Never has this been more evident than the last year when, along with their nurse colleagues and nursing students, they continued to work on the frontline at the most difficult of times.
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11 Oct 2020
My student money struggles show why we must pay nurses fairly
My health care journey started ten years ago, however I started my nurse training in 2018.
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29 Jul 2020
Working with our region's care homes
Here in Eastern Region we really want to engage with care homes and find out how we can support you and encourage more of you to talk to us about what the RCN offers its members.
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12 Jul 2020
We cannot have a strong voice without you
The last few months have certainly shown us just how amazing yet challenging nursing and caring can be, you have demonstrated your dedication and professionalism in the face of extensive pressures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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6 Jul 2020
Why you should consider joining the RCN Eastern Board
I have been part of the RCN for many years and in recent years wanted to get my voice heard more and make a positive contribution to the governance of the RCN. I was elected to the Eastern Region board and I am the current chair. I thought I knew how the RCN worked but being a board member has given me greater insight into the governance processes within the RCN and I am now a working part of those governance processes.
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29 Jun 2020
Using my voice to make a positive contribution for nursing staff in the RCN Eastern Region
A few years ago, I decided to be part of a worthy nursing family and I chose the RCN. As part of this family, I felt that my voice must be heard contributing positively and so I became involved in the governance of RCN activity in the region.
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29 Jun 2020
An introduction from your RCN UK Student Committee member for the RCN Eastern Region
My name is Francis Miller and, for those who don’t already know me, I am the RCN UK Student Committee member for the Eastern region. As our student members continue to work so hard through the current pandemic situation, I thought I would take the opportunity to tell you a bit more about myself and my background. But I’d also like to urge any students who would like to get in touch with me about any issues they’d like to discuss to please do so.
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4 May 2020
Supporting you through the COVID-19 pandemic
Since my last message to you at the start of March much has changed, for you as nursing staff and for the public in general. I know you have worked incredibly hard to adapt to new ways of working and to deal with a huge increase in pressure on services, both in hospitals, in care homes and in the community. On behalf of the region, I want to thank you for your dedication and hard work.