Activism… use our voice, intellect, fire and passion 💚
Prof Jane Ball
@janeeball.bsky.social
Director of the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence. A career spent researching nursing workforce to inform policy & practice. #safestaffing #valuingnursing
From infection control to continence care, this spotlighted journal will help you stay up-to-date on best practice in care homes - whether you're a nurse, care assistant or manager. Read the latest peer-reviewed articles in Nursing & Residential Care: https://bit.ly/4eJFDUg #CareHomeOpenWeek
The early 2000s provide lessons – and warnings – for what would it mean if the roles of permanent secretary and NHS chief executive were combined. Nicholas Timmins gives his view: 'Do not let two become one.' ➡️ Read his blog: https://bit.ly/43rqqkx
Merging the permanent secretary and NHS chief executive roles: ‘a major mistake'?
The early 2000s provide lessons – and warnings – for what would it mean if the roles of permanent secretary and NHS chief executive were combined.
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OPINION: reducing the mandated clinical placement hours for students is a key ingredient for improving nursing education. One ingredient. But MUST be accompanied by other changes to ensure QUALITY of experience & fitness to practice at point of registration. www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/expa...
Expanding the nursing workforce to respond to Covid-19 pandemic – safe and effective options
I’ve been talking with colleagues, students, staff locally and nationally regarding nursing students and #COVIDー19. It has helped me arrive at a clearer
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Determining priorities for research to improve fundamental care on hospital wards - PubMed
<span><b>Background</b> The provision of high quality fundamental care in hospitals is a top priority for the NHS. Recent reports and investigations highlight that at times care has fallen below stand...
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The economic value of nursing is the Return on Investment in Nursing Human Capital in improved patient, societal, and organizational financial outcomes
Economics - makes pain that nursing is a HUMAN CAPITAL. Registered nurses, experienced, educated, skilled RNs are the most precious asset… but we are sliding down a spiral of disinvestment.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective. Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA #ILC2026 #ValueNursing
The Nursing Human Capital Value Model
Nursing's economic value is presently framed within the dominant “outcomes-over-cost” value framework. Within this context, organizations employing nu…
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How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective. Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA #ILC2026 #ValueNursing
It was a great day. Who’s up for a forum & staff research day to determine priorities? Time we work together to decide the questions we (at the RCN) most need to answer. Connecting real life experiences, expertise, & knowledge of what is being done and what needs to be done. #RCN #valuenursing
RCN Activism Academy@rcnactivism.bsky.social · 2mo agoPacked room to kick-off our Forums and Activism Conference, bringing together members from across all our forums to explore professional activism and leadership ✊️
Activism… use our voice, intellect, fire and passion 💚
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Prof Jane Ball@janeeball.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhat does it mean to be a nursing activist? - Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly… - Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!) - Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger #RCNActivism
What does it mean to be a nursing activist? - Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly… - Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!) - Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger #RCNActivism
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104 likes, 53 comments - fulljoycommunity on June 9, 2026: "We took a punt on joy. Not everyone would be up for standing on the steps of a church in the middle of Brighton and singing their hearts ou...
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Full Joy Singing Circle - Brighton
Join us in Brighton to sing some gorgeous feel-good songs in glorious harmony. Taught by call & response and accessible to all!
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63% felt they were under too much pressure at work… we can’t keep expecting nurses to endure excessive workloads and distress from not being able to deliver care properly. They (and their patients) pay the price for lack of investment in nurse staffing levels. #safestaffing #RCN26
Yes! Please do. 🥰 JOB OPPORTUNITY We need good quality researchers to make strong case that a spend on nursing is money well spent
Kate Kirk PhD, RN@dr-kate-kirk-rn.bsky.social · 3mo agoCome and work with us at the RCN and help to demonstrate the economic value of nursing… itrent.rcn.org.uk/ce1090li_web... closing date 31st May
Looking forward to presenting at the Safety-Net seminar tomorrow with @janeeball.bsky.social and Prof Amanda Adegboye - not too late to register: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/04/30/s...
SafetyNet Webinar | The safety-net we forget: where is nursing in patient safety?
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 12:30 – 1:30pm | Online (Zoom)
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Sing your heart out in Brighton. Drop in workshop. Open to all. #singtoconnect #FullJoy www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/full-joy-s...
🔴 What exactly has the Westminster government announced for NHS nurses in England currently working at band 5? 🔴 How will it be funded? 🔴 When do the reviews begin? Read our explainer to find all the details on these new commitments to nursing.
Band 5 NHS nursing roles review in England explained | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
This Q&A lays out what's been promised and how it could affect you
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Delighted to be here in Yokohama, where the Japanese Nursing Association are hosting the ICN International Workforce Forum. #IWFF2026 @howardcatton.bsky.social
Please find out more about the work of the RCN’s Institute of Nursing Excellence by reading this blog & checking out our report on 2025 @rcn.org.uk
Royal College of Nursing@rcn.org.uk · 7mo agoBut this is only the beginning. The Institute is more than a set of programmes. It’s a movement. As the pressures on nursing remain relentless, read about how we will build on these successes to tackle the most complex and persistent issues in 2026 & beyond in @janeeball.bsky.social's latest blog.
Did you work as a Clinical Research Nurse in the UK up until the year 2000? We are interested in speaking with nurses who worked as Clinical Research Nurses prior to the year 2000 for an oral history study. If you are interested please contact helenc.jones@nhs.net or gordon.hill@gcu.ac.uk
Great to be at the Leadership Academy hosted event for chief nurses and deputies. @billypalmer.bsky.social shows the huge variation in skill mix across NHS trusts. 5-fold variation in the RN: support workforce ratio. @rcn.org.uk @emilymcwhirter.bsky.social
Great to be at the Leadership Academy hosted event for chief nurses and deputies. @billypalmer.bsky.social shows the huge variation in skill mix across NHS trusts. 5-fold variation in the RN: support workforce ratio. @rcn.org.uk @emilymcwhirter.bsky.social
Please find out more about the work of the RCN’s Institute of Nursing Excellence by reading this blog & checking out our report on 2025 @rcn.org.uk
Royal College of Nursing@rcn.org.uk · 7mo agoBut this is only the beginning. The Institute is more than a set of programmes. It’s a movement. As the pressures on nursing remain relentless, read about how we will build on these successes to tackle the most complex and persistent issues in 2026 & beyond in @janeeball.bsky.social's latest blog.