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Prifysgol Aberystwyth @prifaber.bsky.social · 1d

👩‍⚕️ Mae'r Brifysgol wedi penodi'r Athro Sandy Harding yn Athro Nyrsio Er Anrhydedd cyntaf.

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#nyrsio @thercnwales.bsky.social

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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · 1d

👩‍⚕️ The University has appointed Professor Sandy Harding as its first Honorary Professor of Nursing.

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#nursing #nursingeducation @thercnwales.bsky.social

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 7d

If you're seeing this, please share it. Corridor care is risking patients' lives in Wales and 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. Let's get to 8,000 signatures by Sunday. Visit rcn.org.uk/SeneddPetition

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 13d

Tonight at the Senedd, MSs and RCN Wales officials, reps and ambassadors unite for the launch of our 2026 election manifesto.

Read the full story ➡️ https://bit.ly/42cCNAB

#StrongerNursing #Senedd2026

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 14d

Our manifesto for the 2026 Senedd election is rooted in insights from our members, who know Welsh health and social care from top to bottom.

All political parties must prioritise nursing and patient care.

Find out more and get involved: rcn.org.uk/StrongerNursing

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 17d

Join your RCN North Wales branch colleagues for the 2025 AGM. Running from 9:30-12pm, followed by an afternoon CPD showcase including five learning sessions.

📆 7 October 2025
📍 Festival Church, Old Colwyn, Conwy

Find more information, travel and contact details online: https://bit.ly/42A4Ud2

RCN Gogledd Cymru North Wales Branch AGM 7 Oct 25 | Royal College of Nursing

Book now! All RCN members working in North Wales are invited to attend the RCN North Wales Branch AGM, in person or online.

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 19d

📢 RCN North Wales Branch members 📢

Your local branch is holding its annual conference on 5 November, focussing on: Embracing Mental Health.

Learn about defining and incorporating wellbeing everyday, and navigating the road to recovery.

Find out more and book online today.➡️ https://bit.ly/3VnRTzC

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 20d

In her latest blog, Tara Rees, RCN Wales #NurseOfTheYear 2023, shares how her professional curiosity and drive to develop her leadership skills took her across the world.

✍️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/Blogs/my-nursing-trip-to-australia

Tara Rees - My Nursing Trip to Australia | Royal College of Nursing

Tara Rees, RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2023 and Liver Nurse Consultant reflects on how being proactive in her development goals took her all the way across the world.

www.rcn.org.uk

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 21d

🎉 The RCN Wales team has landed at the Tramshed, @unisouthwales.bsky.social!🎉
Come say hi, have a chat with us, and sign up today 🙌

Don’t miss out on your FREE #GoodieBag 🛍️✨

We can’t wait to see you💙

#RCNWales #StudentNurses #FutureOfNursing #RCNStudents

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 25d

Are you a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker in Wales undertaking Band 3 responsibilities?

Vote now on the NHS Wales collective agreement to recognise and repay staff. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Wales-collective-agreement

You can find a full breakdown of the agreement and FAQs using the link. 🔗

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday evening RCN Wales hosted its Biennial Research Lecture at Tŷ Maeth. Topics included mental health and moral injury in the workplace, and approaches to research in the mental health field. With special thanks to Professor Daniel Kelly OBE, Dr Dean Whybrow and Professor Ben Hannigan.

RCN Wales Board Chair Jackie Davies, RCN Wales Executive Director Helen Whyley, Cardiff University Emeritus Professor of Mental Health Ben Hannigan, Cardiff University Mental Health Nursing Lecturer Dr Dean Whybrow, and Emeritus RCN Chair
of Nursing Research Professor Danny Kelly OBE, FRCN.

Cardiff University Emeritus Professor of Mental Health Ben Hannigan.

Cardiff University Mental Health Nursing Lecturer Dr Dean Whybrow.

Emeritus RCN Chair of Nursing Research Professor Danny Kelly OBE, FRCN giving closing speech to attendees at RCN Wales Biennial Research Lecture.

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 29d

RCN Branch officials in Wales: last chance to book your place on the RCN Branch Update Webinar, which is being held tomorrow, 10 September at 6pm.

You’ll hear from national member leaders driving our union forward and receive a strategic update.

Secure your place now 👇
https://bit.ly/4lYAAzS

RCN Branch Update Webinar | Royal College of Nursing

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 8

Another excellent day of #WalesNOTY25 panels here at Ty Maeth.

Today, our Health Care Support Worker Award panel members told us how exciting it is to meet nursing staff from across Wales representing the best of nursing and advancing patient care.

Who will be our next Nurse of the Year?

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 7

Are you a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker in Wales undertaking Band 3 responsibilities?

Vote now on the NHS Wales collective agreement to recognise and repay staff. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Wales-collective-agreement

You can find a full breakdown of the agreement and FAQs using the link. 🔗

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 6

RCN Branch officials in Wales: the RCN Branch Update Webinar is coming up on 10 September!

You’ll hear from national member leaders driving our union forward and receive a strategic update ahead of AGM season.

Secure your place now 👇
https://bit.ly/4lYAAzS

RCN Branch Update Webinar | Royal College of Nursing

The RCN recommends using an updated browser such as

www.rcn.org.uk

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 5

Are you a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker in Wales undertaking Band 3 responsibilities?

Find out more about the ballot now open on an NHS Wales collective agreement aiming to recognise and repay staff. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nhIhSW

Band 2 NHS Wales workers undertaking Band 3 responsibilities vote on NHS agreement | News | Royal College of Nursing

NHS Wales have proposed a validation process, by which employers will work with staff to determine whether they are working at a Band 3 level, and corrective payments for those moving into a Band 3 role as a result.

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week at RCN Wales HQ, we met with the visiting Romanian nursing delegation and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for Wales Gill Knight. We discussed how we can support nursing staff coming to the UK from Romania and the opportunities for strategic partnership working.

@suetranka.bsky.social

President Mircea Timofte and Roxana Hanagi from The Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants in Romania (OAMR); Gabriel Morostes, Madaline Cojocariu and Dr Nistor Becia from UK Diaspora for Health; Deputy Wales CNO Gill Knight; RCN Wales Associate Director Nicky Hughes and Education Adviser Rachel Hadland.

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 4

The RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2025 showcases kicked off this week. This month our shortlisted candidates will present their projects to our expert nursing panels, who'll decide the finalists for each category. Good luck to all- your work is already inspiring change. #RCNWales #WalesNOTY2025

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're at @aberuni.bsky.social today! Visit our stand in the Gwendolen Rees building and find out about the benefits of joining the RCN as a student member!

Can't make it to see us in person? Find out more about membership online: rcn.org.uk/membership/student-join

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 1

"Corridor care" isn't just in corridors. Waiting for hours or days in a chair? That's corridor care. Treated in an office, toilet or car park? That's still corridor care.

Add your voice now: rcn.org.uk/SeneddPetition

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 1

DON’T MISS: the launch of our 2026 election campaign. Only a couple of days left to register!

📅 Date: Wednesday, 24 September
🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00
📍 Location: The Senedd, Cardiff Bay
CLICK HERE: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events/w-rcn-wales-senedd-election-campaign-launch-240925

2026 Senedd election campaign launch | Royal College of Nursing

RCN Wales 2026 Senedd election campaign launch event - book now

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Sep 1

Remembering Tina Donnelly CBE: RCN Wales pays tribute

Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Aug 31

📚 Many of you will be starting your journey as #nursingstudents or returning to your studies this September.

RCN Wales is visiting @aberuni.bsky.social to talk about the support available as a student member.

📍4 Sept 9.30am, room GR1.31- Gwendolen Rees Building. Presentation at 11am.

#RCNStudents

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Aug 30

Join us on 17 September 6-7pm for our live event: Grow your CPD with RCN membership for the nursing support worker workforce. Hear from NSW members and the RCN about ways to make the most of professional development resources and opportunities through RCN membership. Book now! https://bit.ly/3VniTyT

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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · Aug 30

What would a 36-hour working week mean to you?

Help us in our negotiations with Welsh Government and tell us if a 36-hour work week should be a priority in the non-pay elements being worked through in partnership.

Take our survey in a few short clicks today: https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/TMZ2ER/