Nurses’ pay: what are health unions' next moves?
The Nursing Standard podcast discusses possible next moves by health unions on fair pay for nurses and whether there will be structural reform. Other topics covered in this episode include nominations for RCN and RCN Scotland nursing awards and some of the tributes that have been paid to much-loved nurse leader Tina Donnelly, former director of RCN Wales, who has died following a short illness.
Our podcast discusses potential next moves by health unions on fair pay for nurses and the chances of structural reform, as well as nominations for nursing awards
Nurses’ pay is under the spotlight in this week’s Nursing Standard podcast episode, which looks at health unions’ next moves and whether there will be structural reform.
We also discuss the government’s new professional strategy for nursing and midwifery, RCN and RCN Scotland award nominations, and tributes to a much-loved nurse leader.
RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi also highlight RCNi subscriber content, including tips for newly registered nurses to start their careers and how to undertake venepuncture in adults.
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